Hosting with intention because 5-star experiences come first
Hosting with intention because 5-star experiences come first
Renting your home on Airbnb or VRBO is exciting, but it also opens the door to risks: guest damage, liability, loss of income, and more. Standard homeowners insurance often doesn’t cover those risks. This is why short-term rental (STR) insurance…
Managing a large short-term rental, think 4+ bedrooms, 8+ guests, can feel like running a mini-hotel. Between sheets, showers, and surprise messes, turn-overs can eat hours (and profits). The key? A system. With the right flow, time estimates, and pricing…
Hosting guests in a short-term rental (STR) can be incredibly rewarding, and let’s be real: no matter how polished your listing looks or how thoughtful your amenities are, complaints will happen. Sometimes it’s a genuine oversight. Sometimes it’s out of…
So, you’ve been eyeing that extra room in your house and wondering: “Could this space actually make me money?” The short answer is yes: renting out a spare bedroom on Airbnb can be a smart and flexible way to generate…
If you’re thinking about welcoming longer-stay guests, those booking for two weeks or more, and especially 28+ nights, there’s huge upside: higher occupancy, fewer turnovers, and more predictable revenue. There are also new expectations and a few legal considerations you…
Biggest “No-Nos” for STR Hosts Yes, many of these will seem like common sense, and all are best practices. As a host who is always striving for 5 star reviews due to happy guests, I stick to these basic “rules”…
The Quick Win Checklist: 10-Minute Tasks That Keep Your 5-Star Reviews Sparkling When you interact with kp_bnb and click on affiliate links, you’re supporting a small creator, and I’m truly grateful. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.…
If you’ve been hosting for a while, you’ve likely got the basics down: your property is listed, bookings are rolling in, and guests are generally happy. But once you reach what I call the “Optimize” stage in your short-term rental…
As an Airbnb host and someone who takes pride in creating a welcoming, functional space, both for Airbnb guests and my friends and family, I’ve come to realize that small details matter more than we think. Sure, everyone loves a…
I’m KP, your go-to source for all things short-term rental and property insights. Each month, I sift through global STR data, legal updates, booking shifts, and housing trends to bring you the most actionable and forward-looking information. Here’s what’s shaping…