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.

Daniel Altman Setembro 28, 2026

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Guest Experience

Política de cancelamento do Vrbo 101: guia do anfitrião para proteger sua receita

Conheça a política de cancelamento do Vrbo para anfitriões, explore as políticas padrão, o impacto na receita e dicas práticas para minimizar cancelamentos.

Daniel Altman Setembro 18, 2026

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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.

Daniel Altman Setembro 17, 2026

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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.

Daniel Altman Setembro 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.

Daniel Altman Agosto 31, 2026

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Guest Experience

Como Responder a Avaliações do Airbnb: Exemplos e Dicas

Learn how to respond to Airbnb guest reviews with practical examples. See what to say, what to avoid, and improve every review response.

Daniel Altman Agosto 10, 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

Hóspedes Difíceis no Airbnb: Como Prevenir, Identificar e Lidar com Problemas

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

Daniel Altman Julho 29, 2026

Airbnb Kitchen Essentials: Setup Guide & Budget Checklist

Guest Experience

Essenciais de Cozinha para o Airbnb: Guia de Instalação e Lista de Verificação de Orçamento

Discover Airbnb kitchen essentials by property type, including checklists, budget ranges, cookware choices, and turnover tips for hosts.

Daniel Altman Julho 27, 2026

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Guest Experience

How to Use Canned Responses to Improve Guest Communication

Learn practical ways to use canned responses to reply faster and book more guests. Includes 7 ready-to-use templates and best practices.

Daniel Altman Julho 20, 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.

Daniel Altman Julho 17, 2026