How to Set Up a Smoky Mountain Airbnb That Guests (and the Algorithm) Love (Episode 8 of 10)

The Short Term ShopJul 12, 20231h 8m1.9K viewsScore 75
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Summary

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This video provides a comprehensive guide for setting up a Smoky Mountains short-term rental, covering everything from furnishing and decor to essential tech and guest experience upgrades. Hosts will learn how to make their property appealing to both guests and booking algorithms, with practical advice on splurging versus saving and streamlining operations.

Key insights

  • Staying in your own rental property before listing it can provide valuable insights into guest experience, identify potential bottlenecks, and inspire improvements.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Providing perishable condiments or food items in the refrigerator can lead to issues with spoilage and guest dissatisfaction if items are left behind or not stored properly.

Tools & resources

  • The Short Term Shop websiteplatform

    The Short Term Shop offers resources like current property pricing and AirDNA data for the Smoky Mountains market on their website.

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