How to Market Your Property Towards Respectful Guests with Great Airbnb Etiquette Attracting respectful guests to your Airbnb can be a challenge, but it is an important part of ensuring that your guests have a positive experience and that your property is well-maintained. When it comes to attracting respectful guests, you want to market your property to […]
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Offering Airbnb guests thoughtful add-ons is a great way to ensure great reviews and additional revenue streams. As the short-term rental industry grows, concierge services are an incredible way for property owners and managers to get the most out of their Airbnb or short-term rental property. They create an unforgettable white-glove experience for guests and […]
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With pushback against cleaning fees on platforms like Airbnb and VRBO, many wonder–what’s fair & what isn’t? What Are Cleaning Fees? Cleaning fees are found on short-term rental platforms like Airbnb and VRBO. They’re one-off charges set by hosts to cover the costs of things such as general cleaning, maintenance, and the vendor fees that come along with […]
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Short-term rentals who practice Unreasonable Hospitality will likely experience the most longevity in the industry. Thoughtful touches and one-of-a-kind gifts are important factors of success for vacation rental hosts. What is “Unreasonable Hospitality?” As we move into our tenth year in business, we’ve always made a point to go above and beyond for guests. We […]
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Relax and Recharge with Open Air Homes’ Itinerary for the Perfect Palm Springs Getaway Welcome to beautiful Palm Springs, California! At Open Air Homes, a weekend in the desert with friends and family is one of our favorite ways to refresh. Equal parts outdoorsy and elegant, Palm Springs is the quintessential desert resort city and […]
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Open Air Homes on the Importance of Being a Good Neighbor Why Short-Term Rentals Get a Bad Rap When working with homeowners and listing their homes on sites like Airbnb and VRBO, there is almost always some degree of nervousness. Nearly all of us have heard horror stories of unruly guests, raucous parties going late into the night, […]
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Many Airbnb Hosts Market Their Homes to Wedding Parties. Here’s Why We Don’t. At Open Air Homes, we field several inquiries to book our homes daily. Over the years, we’ve grown with the short-term rental industry, gained experience, and naturally picked up the ability to vet potential guests and spot red flags in seconds. One inquiry […]
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The decision to halt short-term rental permits in the registration process does not take all Palm Springs stakeholders into consideration On Monday, October 17, the Mayor and Councilmembers of Palm Springs halted applications to obtain short-term vacation rental permits. This moratorium is temporary – the city will resume processing short-term rental applications after November 30. […]
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Ensure Views & Drive Bookings with Effective Vacation Rental Photography Photography is our secret weapon at Open Air Homes, and for good reason. Adding professional photography to vacation rental listings accounts for a 63% increase in click-through rates. Read on to learn how the right photography can provide a massive ROI that drives bookings and referrals for […]
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Navigating the Ever-Changing Hospitality Industry – and Why we Actually Love Hotels I am the owner of a short-term rental company, and I’m not shy about my love of hotels. Especially boutique hotels. I love boutique hotels for their unique personalities, small sizes, and personalized amenities. However, I do believe whole-home rentals reign supreme for extended stays, or […]
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