Vacation Rental Guest Experience: Reviews & Ratings

Hostex feature screenshot showing guest guidebook, automated deposit

How to Create a Vacation Rental Welcome Guide

Learn what to include in a vacation rental welcome guide, how to make it guest-friendly, and how to automate delivery before every stay.

Daniele Altman Settembre 28, 2026

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Guest Experience

Politica di cancellazione Vrbo 101: guida per gli host per proteggere i tuoi guadagni

Scopri la politica di cancellazione di Vrbo per gli host, esplora le politiche standard, l'impatto sui ricavi e i consigli pratici per ridurre al minimo le cancellazioni.

Daniele Altman Settembre 18, 2026

Cover image of a smiling host with a guest message template and Scheduled Messages feature for Airbnb host communication.

Guest Experience

Guest Communication: Messages, Reviews & House Rules

From first message to final review, learn guest communication tactics that help STR hosts deliver better stays and earn repeat bookings.

Daniele Altman Settembre 17, 2026

A smartphone screen showing a guest undergoing facial recognition and ID verification for short-term rental guest screening, with verified badges for ID verification and security deposit, representing how hosts can vet guests before booking.

Running Your Rental Guest Experience

Airbnb Guest Screening: How to Vet Guests Before They Book

Learn how Airbnb guest screening works, what red flags to watch for, and how to screen guests before booking and check-in.

Daniele Altman Settembre 14, 2026

A bright, modern coastal Airbnb living room with subtle smart home features integrated naturally into the space, creating a comfortable and energy-efficient vacation rental atmosphere.

Guest Experience

Energy Efficient Upgrades for Vacation Rentals That Pay Off

Learn how vacation rental energy efficiency upgrades cut costs, improve guest satisfaction, boost bookings, and create long-term profits.

Daniele Altman Agosto 31, 2026

Hostex feature screenshot showing automatic review requests, automated review replies, and AI polishing for OTA reviews

Guest Experience

Come rispondere alle recensioni di Airbnb: Esempi e consigli

Impara a rispondere alle recensioni degli ospiti di Airbnb con esempi pratici. Scopri cosa dire, cosa evitare e migliora ogni risposta alle recensioni.

Daniele Altman 10 agosto 2026

Showcase various scenarios of Airbnb difficult guests in a puzzle format, such as throwing unauthorized parties, leaving unwarranted bad reviews, causing damage to the property, and more.

Guest Experience

Ospiti Difficili su Airbnb: Come Prevenire, Riconoscere e Gestire i Problemi

Learn how to handle difficult guests in vacation rentals with a clear system for prevention, identification, response, and recovery steps.

Daniele Altman Luglio 29, 2026

Airbnb Kitchen Essentials: Setup Guide & Budget Checklist

Guest Experience

Gli elementi essenziali per la cucina di un Airbnb: Guida all'allestimento e checklist del budget

Scopri l'attrezzatura essenziale per la cucina di Airbnb in base al tipo di proprietà, inclusi elenchi di controllo, fasce di budget, scelte di pentole e padelle e consigli di gestione per i host.

Daniele Altman 27 luglio 2026

An Airbnb host sitting by the pool, replying to guest messages on his phone.

Guest Experience

Come utilizzare le risposte predefinite per migliorare la comunicazione con gli ospiti

Impara modi pratici per utilizzare le risposte predefinite per rispondere più velocemente e prenotare più ospiti. Include 7 modelli pronti all'uso e le migliori pratiche.

Daniele Altman 20 luglio 2026

Two Airbnb welcome basket ideas for STR hosts on white bedding with water, snacks, wine, and artisan bread

Guest Experience

Airbnb Welcome Basket: A Practical Guide for STR Hosts

Learn what to include in Airbnb welcome basket, with real cost breakdowns by budget, guest type, and season, plus tips on restock workflows.

Daniele Altman Luglio 17, 2026