Hosting Through the Unexpected: How to Prepare Your Short-Term Rental for Power Outages and Other Disasters

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If there’s one thing short-term rental (STR) hosts learn quickly, it’s that the unexpected always happens, and usually when a guest is occupying the property. From surprise snowstorms to region-wide power outages, being prepared can make the difference between a calm,…

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Does Being a Superhost Really Boost Bookings? The Data, Host Experiences, and What Actually Moves the Needle

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If you’ve ever wondered whether earning that little orange Superhost badge on Airbnb is worth the fuss, you’re not alone. Hosts obsess over the criteria: response rate, high ratings, low cancellations, enough stays, because the promise is alluring: better visibility,…

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“They said there were bugs. There weren’t.”: 4 Hosts Share Their Worst Guest Experiences (and What They Did About It)

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1. Jenna – “They threatened a bad review unless I refunded the whole stay.” Jenna runs a cozy two-bedroom lake house listed on both Airbnb and Vrbo. Last summer, she received a booking from a guest who messaged immediately upon…

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