Rentals United

JUNE 17, 2025

Managing multiple vacation rental platforms can transform your business—but only if you avoid the costly pitfall of double bookings. Whether you’re manually juggling calendars or ready to automate, this comprehensive guide shows you exactly how to sync your Airbnb and Vrbo calendars for seamless operations.

Airbnb

Rentals United

MAY 18, 2025

At Rentals United, our goal is to provide vacation rental property managers with all the tools to drive bookings and manage their businesses efficiently. Some OTAs, like Airbnb and Vrbo, show travellers a detailed price breakdown. You could be missing out on valuable bookings with each passing day!

Rental Unit

Rentals United

JULY 17, 2025

In a world where visibility is everything, Booking.com is a platform no serious short-term rental (STR) property manager can afford to overlook. million room nights booked daily, it offers global reach that rivals any other online travel agency (OTA). million bookings daily across 28+ million listings worldwide.

Property Manager

MaidThis

JANUARY 30, 2025

How Long Does It Take to Clean an Airbnb? There are a lot of factors that determine how long cleaning an Airbnb should take, mainly size and condition. But it’s pretty safe to say that a “typical” unit can require between 1.5 How long does it take to clean an Airbnb? and 4 hours of work.

Airbnb

Rentals United

APRIL 23, 2025

Guest communication is a cornerstone of running a profitable vacation rental business. Handling booking inquiries, arrival messages, and postcheckout followups across multiple properties is time consuming and requires around the clock attention. Identify gaps between existing reservations and send targeted offers (e.g.

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Rentals United

JULY 29, 2025

These properties are in demand from business and leisure travellers alike, however, property managers know that juggling listings across Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, and others OTAs manually can lead to overbookings, inconsistent pricing, and long tedious weekends spent updating calendars. It’s an investment into efficiency and reliability.

Management

Rentals United

JUNE 4, 2025

The Rentals United Worlds Top 50 Property Managers is our annual ranking of the largest most industry-redefining vacation rental companies worldwide. The vacation rental industry has seen significant growth in recent years, with numerous companies emerging as leaders in the field. metropolitan cities.

Rental Management

Rentals United

JUNE 17, 2025

If you’d like to start diversifying your distribution and listing your properties on new booking platforms, you need to look for a channel manager that connects to the listing sites which are used by your target audience. The best vacation rental software should streamline this process—not create additional work.

Management

Host Tools

JANUARY 26, 2025

From “Airbnb with parking” searches to queries about a “free parking spot,” parking is often top-of-mind for travelers. But as a short-term rental host, how do you meet this critical need? Mention walking distance from the lot to your entire rental unit in your listing (e.g.,

Airbnb

Rentals United

JULY 11, 2025

Running a vacation rental business can be incredibly rewarding—but it’s not without its headaches. Whether you’re just getting started or managing a growing portfolio, there are plenty of challenges that can get in the way of consistent bookings, positive guest experiences, and long-term profitability.

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Host Tools

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Whether youre a new host or a seasoned pro, earning badges on Airbnb is a way to stand out from the crowd. Badges, like the coveted Airbnb Guest Favorite Badge or the Superhost Badge , offer more than bragging rights. Why Airbnb Badges Matter for Hosts Badges are a trust signal for guests. Start your free trial today!

Airbnb

Rentals United

JUNE 11, 2025

Understanding the Airbnb review ecosystem is crucial for success. Reviews help hosts assess future guests and can significantly impact a guest’s likelihood to book properties, especially those requiring Instant Book or with experienced guest requirements. How do Airbnb reviews work?

Airbnb

Rentals United

MAY 22, 2025

In Q42024, Airbnb reported a 12% increase in booked nights, Expedia saw a 15% uplift, and Booking.com recorded an impressive 19% growth when compared to the previous year. Expedia s focus on loyalty members, who now account for over 50% of bookings, signals the need for managers to optimize for repeat guests. What is OTA growth?

Rental Property Management

Tokeet

MARCH 27, 2025

Streamlining Multi-Unit Rental Management with AdvanceCM Managing multiple rental units efficiently is essential for property managers handling large-scale operations. This setup is ideal for properties such as hotels, apartment complexes, and vacation rental portfolios with identical listings.

Rental Management

Rentals United

APRIL 30, 2025

To attract high-value bookings, its crucial to convey how your property meets these criteria. Our guide breaks down how you can optimize your marketing to increase your bookings and conversions without compromising your brand. Over-exposing your properties can reduce their exclusivity in the eyes of discerning guests.

Property Management

Rentals United

APRIL 7, 2025

Google Vacation Rentals is not an OTA, so the search engine doesnt actually play a role in processing bookings. In this guide, well explain everything you need to know about what Google Vacation Rentals is , its benefits, and how to list on Google Vacation Rentals to increase your properties visibility.

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RL Property Management

MAY 7, 2025

RL Property Management Group (Best Overall) Methodology Oakwood Management Company (Best for Multifamily) All County NEO (Best for Student Housing) ERA Real Solutions Realty (Best for Section 8) Housepitality (Best for Airbnb) Which Property Manager Is Right for You? Quick Facts: Google Rating: 3.3 (80+ Quick Facts: Google Rating: 4.6 (50+

Property Management

Hospitable

MARCH 31, 2025

Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Canada By City in 2025 By The Hospitable Team Industry Insights , OTAs Updated Mar'25 Starting an Airbnb in Canada can be an excellent way to make extra money. According to internal Airbnb survey data , many Canadians turn to hosting to help cope with the rising cost of living or save for retirement.

Airbnb

Hospitable

JANUARY 28, 2025

Airbnb Hosting Services: Getting Help with Managing Your Rental By The Hospitable Team OTAs Running an Airbnb is one of the best ways to make money from your home, but managing one or more vacation rental properties can be time-consuming and somewhat stressful, and not everyone has the time to do it.

Airbnb

Rentals United

MAY 6, 2025

Building a successful brand in the vacation rental industry requires more than just a pretty logo. Its about creating a consistent experience for guests throughout the whole process, from booking to check-in, checkout, and beyond. Its even better if they can book directly through your website.

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Avantio

APRIL 2, 2025

Key Takeaways Airbnb Experiences offers a lucrative opportunity for property managers to diversify their income. Pairing Airbnb Stays with Experiences can increase bookings, improve guest reviews, and set listings apart from competitors. What is an Airbnb Experience?

Airbnb

Hospitable

JULY 1, 2025

From Rentals to Results: How Ehab Empowers STR Hosts to Win By The Hospitable Team Industry Insights In this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, we welcome Ehab Shoukry , a successful real estate investor, Airbnb Superhost, and coach who helps corporate professionals replace their job with short-term and mid-term rental income.

Real Estate

Thanks For Visiting

APRIL 29, 2025

You’re probably thinking Airbnbs Aircover has you fully covered, right? As someone who has been in the short-term rental business for a long time, I have seen far too many hosts find out the hard way that its not enough. When they file a claim, Airbnb might just say “no.” Aircover Isn’t Real Insurance 2.

Insurance

Hospitable

JULY 22, 2025

Airbnb Services: A Guide for Hosts By The Hospitable Team OTAs As a part of the 2025 Summer release, Airbnb introduced a new feature, Airbnb Services, that allows travelers to go beyond booking a home stay. What Are Airbnb Services? But as a stay host, you can’t list your guest services on Airbnb.

Airbnb

Rentals United

JULY 15, 2025

Glamping operators around the world continue to enjoy strong booking rates and generate impressive profits. Simultaneously, booking platforms where travellers can book glamping-style accommodations are springing up – and drawing the attention of investors. The global glamping market size was valued at USD 3.52

Consulting

MaidThis

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The Importance of Turning Your Airbnb Rental into a Moneymaker It’s safe to assume that the primary reason you invested money in a rental unit had everything to do with making money. In a competitive vacation rental market, listing your home through Airbnb gives you certain advantages.

Airbnb

American Apartment Owners Association

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

According to Hospitable.com , use stylishshort-term rental furniturethat provides the function guests need and makes your home welcoming. Some Airbnb owners try to stand out from the competition by creating themed accommodations. As Hospitable.com points out, Better experiences mean better reviews and better reviews mean more bookings.

Landlord

Rentals United

AUGUST 19, 2024

Until recently, a significant challenge for property managers was the lack of flexibility in booking options on major platforms. This year, Booking.com made its Request to Book feature available in all locations. What is the difference between Instant Book and Request to Book? This is called ‘Instant Booking’.

IT

Rentals United

JULY 12, 2024

When you’re looking to generate more bookings from your vacation rental properties, how you position yourself on the channels you’re listing on is all-important. And 5* Airbnb reviews for hosts make up a large part of that. Here’s how: Why Are 5* Airbnb Reviews For Hosts Important For Increasing Your Bookings?

Airbnb

Rentals United

JULY 25, 2024

It’s the peak of the summer season, and your vacation rental properties are booked up. Satisfied guests lead to better reviews, more bookings at your vacation rental property, and a significant revenue increase. Why is review management essential to growing your bookings?

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MaidThis

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The last thing you want to do is be impulsive when contemplating turning your home into a rental unit. That’s especially true if you want to run the rental process through a reputable third-party platform like VRBO or Airbnb. If I decide to list the property with Airbnb, how can I Airbnb my house?

Airbnb

MaidThis

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Key Takeaways How much does an Airbnb host make when just starting out and after a couple of years of experience? There’s a pretty large dollar-value range for average Airbnb income. 2 Average Airbnb income for first-year hosts is between $500 and $1,000, rising to $1,500 and upward with experience and perseverance.

Airbnb

Schofields Insurance

AUGUST 15, 2024

Airbnb holiday letting blogs and experts to follow As the holiday rental market grows more businesses have entered the market to make hosts’ lives easier. Airbnb Blog Produces content on just about everything needed to be a successful Airbnb host. airdna Air Hostess Forum Another forum dedicated to Airbnb.

Airbnb

Avantio

AUGUST 12, 2024

Key Takeaways Provide Essential Amenities and Exceed Expectations Ensure your Airbnb offers comfortable bedding, clean towels, a well-equipped kitchen, and reliable Wi-Fi. Offer competitive pricing and flexible booking options to maximize occupancy. Contents Toggle Key Takeaways What items should an Airbnb have?

Airbnb

Host Tools

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Why Remodeling is Key to Rental Property Success Before guests even step through the door, the look and feel of your rental can set expectations. Remodeling your rental unit refreshes its appearance and impacts your guests’ experience. These small details can also set your rental apart from others.

Airbnb

Lifty Life

JANUARY 20, 2023

How To Setup An Airbnb Welcome to the world of Airbnb hosting! Setting up an Airbnb can be a lot of work, but with the right planning and preparation, it can also be a lot of fun. So grab a cup of coffee, put your feet up, and let’s get started on creating the perfect Airbnb!

Airbnb

Rentals United

JULY 19, 2023

In the vacation rental industry, branding means creating a consistent experience for guests throughout the whole process, from booking to check-in, checkout, and beyond. Its about establishing your brand values, delivering exceptional quality, and offering a unique experience to ensure guests remember you and book again.

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