STR News.

This WGN-TV article reports on an individual repurposing leftovers from Airbnb stays. While details are scarce, the focus suggests upcycling, potentially related to supplies, and could be relevant for hosts looking to reduce waste and optimize turnover. This is an early piece and lacks in-depth specifics.

Maintaining a well-stocked vacation rental is key to positive guest experiences, repeat bookings, and revenue generation through upsells. Hostfully provides tools to manage these lists and coordinate teams. Creating room-by-room checklists helps track inventory, coordinate cleaning staff, and identify items needing replacement, ensuring a smooth turnover process and keeping guests happy.

Mid-term rentals (stays of 1 month to a year) are becoming popular, offering more predictable income and fewer turnovers. This article provides a guide to attracting, hosting, and managing mid-term guests, including tips on property suitability, pricing, and automation, and warns of the need for a separate rental agreement.

This article discusses building a tech stack for short-term rentals, emphasizing the lack of a perfect property management system (PMS) and the importance of integrating various software solutions. It highlights tools like Your Porter, Smartbnb, TurnoverBnB, and PriceLabs, offering insights on creating a customized technology setup to meet specific STR business needs.

This podcast episode from 2017 discusses optimizing Airbnb turnovers, focusing on creating a welcoming guest experience and efficient cleaning practices. Lily Troupe, founder of Under Control Short Stay Management, shares insights on going beyond cleaning, guest communication, and handling potential issues like double bookings.

This article discusses how to arrange a perfect Airbnb turnover and cleaning, emphasizing the importance of cleanliness in obtaining five-star reviews. It provides tips on finding reliable cleaning staff, training them effectively, and choosing appropriate bedding and towels. Hosts should prioritize cleanliness to enhance guest experience and boost bookings.