Hosting with intention because 5-star experiences come first
Hosting with intention because 5-star experiences come first
After nearly 10 years as an Airbnb host, I thought I’d seen every trick in the book. I’ve optimized listings, fine-tuned pricing, and hosted hundreds of guests. What I hadn’t done until recently was travel like a host. This January, for…
By KP — 10-Year Superhost, former Realtor®, founder of KP_BNB, and someone who has personally washed more duvet covers than any human reasonably should. 2026 Travelers Are Not the Same People You Hosted in 2019 If you’ve hosted for more…
If you’ve been hosting for longer than about 10 minutes, you’ve probably experienced the emotional rollercoaster of waking up to yet another OTA (online travel agencies) policy update, algorithm shift, fee change, software glitch, or mystery “visibility adjustment.”(Shoutout to the month my…
Short-term rentals (STRs) have rewritten travel and local housing markets over the past decade. For some travelers, STRs are freedom: a furnished home, a local neighborhood, a better family vacation. For some property owners, STRs are income that helps pay…
Looking to expand your short-term rental portfolio or dive into your first property? The world of STRs is constantly evolving, and some markets are quietly offering huge opportunities for savvy hosts and investors. From underrated U.S. destinations to sun-soaked international…
Okay hosts, grab your coffee (or tea, or maybe some wine), pull up the laptop, and let’s chat about what’s happened, without the encyclopedia-length read. TL;DR: This month the STR world didn’t hit pause: we saw major tax shifts in…
If you’ve been busy scrubbing baseboards, answering “does the Wi-Fi work in the hot tub?” messages, or wondering why guests run the A/C with the window open, don’t worry – I’m right there with you. This monthly roundup is where…
Becoming an Airbnb Superhost is like earning your stripes in the hosting world. The badge feels good. But what are the actual, behind-the-scenes benefits, and which perks are mostly marketing fluff? As someone who’s held Superhost status for most of…
How Airbnb Evolved, and What’s Next Airbnb started as a scrappy idea: two roommates renting out air mattresses on their floor to cover rent in San Francisco. Fast forward to today, and it’s a global platform reshaping the way millions…
So, funny story. Today I was trying to sign up for Hostshare’s Labor Day sale, a cool 40% off yearly membership. I’m feeling smug, typing in the code like a pro bargain-hunter… except, it doesn’t work. GAH! I thought this…
If you’ve been wondering whether that massive 2025 tax law (dubbed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act – OBBBA) could benefit your short-term rental (STR) business, the answer is: Yes, and quite a bit. Even better? Understanding how doesn’t have…
From First Guest to Future Exit: How to Adapt and Grow as a Short-Term Rental Host When you first launch your short-term rental, every detail feels big: the perfect mattress, what coffee pods to buy, whether the WiFi password is…
If you’ve been reading industry headlines or spending any time in hosting forums, you’ve probably seen some version of the same message on repeat: “Airbnb is oversaturated.” It’s true that in some markets, the number of short-term rentals has skyrocketed,…
When I first got started hosting on Airbnb nearly a decade ago, I was just focused on providing a great stay and collecting my first reviews. Back then, the idea of creating a direct booking website sounded complicated, expensive, and…
When I started hosting on Airbnb nearly a decade ago, I wasn’t thinking about “scaling.” I just wanted to offer a great guest experience, make the space shine, and bring in some supplemental income. But once I had my first…
Now that I also own a short-term rental, I find myself applying those same principles, but with a slightly different lens. While sellers usually renovate for buyers, STR owners renovate for guests. And while some upgrades are cosmetic luxuries, others…