20 Essential Tips And Tricks To Excel At Hosting An Airbnb

Airbnb tips and tricks your essential guide to hosting a successful Airbnb!

IMPORTANT 1: If you have yet to establish your Airbnb listing or are considering creating another, it is imperative that you reach out to me (Ranui) at 0422 744 899 to receive invaluable guidance on the process. This consultation comes at no cost to you. The insights provided are pivotal to optimising the future sale of your property and can substantially enhance its market value.

Whether you’re a seasoned Airbnb host or just starting out, mastering the art of hosting can make a significant difference in creating unforgettable experiences for your guests. From optimising your listing to enhancing guest satisfaction, here are 20 essential Airbnb tips and tricks to help you excel at hosting an Airbnb. By implementing these strategies, you’ll elevate your hosting game and establish a reputation as a remarkable host, ensuring that every guest leaves with memories they’ll cherish and return for. We hope you enjoy our Airbnb tips and tricks!

1. Create an appealing listing: Craft an enticing description and include high-quality photos that showcase the beauty and unique features of your property. Though close up photos of ornaments and cushions can look trendy. Don’t just use photos of close ups with blurred back grounds. Guests prefer seeing pictures entire rooms to get a sense of the property space. Check out my listing on Airbnb to use as a case study. Also check out How to capture your Airbnb listing in the best light.
2. Set competitive pricing: Research similar listings on Airbnb and other hosting platforms like Stayz in your area and set pricing competitively to attract guests. You can also use AirDNA for detailed reports on your Airbnb area with revenue growth, average daily rates, number of holiday homes and more to help you make informative decisions.
3. Offer unique property features: Highlight the distinct features of your property, such as scenic views, pool or spa, games rooms, pool table, outdoor activities, or proximity to popular attractions.
4. Ensure clear communication: Respond promptly to inquiries and provide detailed information about your property, amenities, and local attractions. We provide an exhaustive list of ‘things to do’ for our area on our website, and provide the link in our Airbnb booking confirmation message. This not only helps the guests, it also increases our search engine optimisation. Check out our local attractions guide online.
5. Create a welcoming atmosphere: Furnish your space with comfortable furniture, cozy decor, dress your beds with lots of cushions, and personal touches that reflect the local ambiance.
6. Provide essential amenities: Stock your property with basic necessities such as toiletries, towels, bedding, and kitchen essentials. Do not scrimp on the essentials including packet tea and coffee pods! We over supply and most guests don’t over use the essentials, and by offering more than what is required rather than less, will avoid a negative experience for guests which could mean a poor Airbnb review.
7. Offer free extras: Consider providing free extras like snacks, beverages, or local products to enhance your guests’ experience. We provide a welcome pack with 2 bottles of local wine and few jars of local honey.
8. Ensure cleanliness: Maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout your property. Hire professional cleaners if needed and regularly clean under beds and behind furniture, or places that gather dust.
9. Maintain outdoor spaces: Keep your outdoor areas well-maintained, including gardens, lawns, and any recreational amenities like a pool or barbecue area.
10. Provide detailed instructions: Create a guest manual that includes clear instructions for operating appliances, Wi-Fi access, heating/cooling systems, and any other relevant information. Check out our online house manual, which we provide in the Airbnb booking confirmation message. Additionally, guests can scan QR code framed on a wall to access our house manual on premise.
11. Offer local recommendations: Share your knowledge about nearby attractions, restaurants, hiking trails, or other unique experiences guests can enjoy in the local area. As mentioned before. We provide an exhaustive list of ‘things to do‘ for our area on our website, and provide the link in our Airbnb booking confirmation message.
12. Create a peaceful environment: Emphasise the tranquility of your property and ensure that noise levels are minimised, especially if you have nearby neighbours.
13. Ensure privacy: Design your property layout and provide appropriate barriers to offer guests privacy during their stay.
14. Address safety concerns: Take necessary precautions to address safety concerns, such as providing fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and clear emergency exit instructions.
15. Be flexible with check-in and check-out: If possible, be proactive in accommodating flexible check-in and check-out times to accommodate guests’ travel schedules, or simply they might want to stay longer because they love your place! Offer it before they ask if you can accommodate, this is an easy way to build rapport with guests, so they leave a positive Airbnb review.
16. Welcome feedback: Encourage guests to provide feedback and reviews, and use their suggestions to improve the guest experience, and be sure to let them know when you have made those improvements, this could entice your guests to return, Airbnb listing algorithms significantly favour Airbnbs with repeat business.
17. Be responsive: Respond promptly to guest inquiries, requests, or any issues that may arise during their stay, even if it means you might need to spend some money for an emergency call out, this will pay off. A negative review on Airbnb could really damage future booking potential.
18. Establish house rules: Clearly communicate any rules or policies to your guests regarding noise, smoking, pets, and any specific guidelines for the property. Our house rules are included in the house manual which also includes check in and out procedures.
19. Provide contact information: Leave your contact information or an emergency contact number in case guests need assistance during their stay.
20. Continuously improve: Regularly assess your hosting experience, learn from guest feedback, and make necessary improvements to enhance the overall quality of your Airbnb listing.

Bonus Airbnb Tips and Tricks: Set your prices 20% higher than your competitors to start to permanently take advantage of Airbnb’s Custom Promotion feature. Airbnb’s Custom Promotion feature allows you to reduce your rates by 20-25% to unlock the best promotion benefits on Airbnb. The more you reduce your rates per night, the more promotional features you can access. So not only you can still remain price competitive, you also permanently tap into this great promotional tool on Airbnb.

• 0-9% New line item on your price breakdown
• 10-14% Strikethrough styling on search pages and your listing
• 15-19% Special callout on your listing page
• 20%+ Placement in emails to guests Placement in emails to guests

Remember, providing an exceptional guest experience and going the extra mile can lead to positive reviews, increase bookings, and a successful Airbnb hosting venture. We hop you have enjoyed our Airbnb Tips and Tricks and please don’t hesitate to contact us if you would like help with your Airbnb.