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Airbnb host welcoming two guests at a vacation rental, with a Hostex Welcome card and a 15-item House Rules overlay.
Posted inGuest Experience

Airbnb House Rules: 15 Examples and Editable Templates

Learn how to set up effective Airbnb house rules to protect your property, avoid disputes, and create a better guest experience.
Posted by Daniel Altman October 29, 2026
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Posted inMarketing & Distribution

Airbnb SEO: 9 Tips to Improve Your Search Ranking

Discover effective tips to boost your Airbnb ranking, from selecting the perfect cover photo to acquiring positive reviews.
Posted by Daniel Altman October 29, 2026
Airbnb host's checkout message and a six-item checklist beside a guest with a yellow suitcase leaving a vacation rental.
Posted inGuest Experience

Airbnb Check Out Instructions: A Complete Guide with 3 Free Templates

Learn how to write clear Airbnb check out instructions, when to send them, what to include, and how to automate them.
Posted by Daniel Altman October 27, 2026
Grid of eight vacation rental amenities: pool, kitchen, home gym, bedroom, smart lock, BBQ grill, bathroom, and a Netflix TV.
Posted inGetting Started

Vacation Rental Property Setup: Complete Guide for Hosts

A complete property setup checklist for amenities and supplies, plus design, photography, and gadgets that make guests book and return.
Posted by Daniel Altman October 8, 2026
Hostex add charge interface for a guest stay, showing an 'Extra guest fee' form with one-time payment, overlaid on a photo of guests arriving at an Airbnb house.
Posted inRunning Your Rental

How to Handle Airbnb Extra Guests: Fees and Enforcement

Dealing with Airbnb extra guests? Learn how to set fees, enforce occupancy rules, prevent surprises, and handle unauthorized guests.
Posted by Daniel Altman October 6, 2026
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Posted inMoney & Insurance

Vacation Rental Pricing: How to Maximize Your Income

Learn vacation rental pricing strategies that balance occupancy and revenue, manage seasonal demand, and make smarter pricing decisions.
Posted by Daniel Altman September 30, 2026
Hostex feature screenshot showing guest guidebook, automated deposit
Posted inGuest Experience

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.
Posted by Daniel Altman September 28, 2026
Four-pane window composite on yellow showing a bright vacation rental bedroom with quilted bed, Florence prints, and armchair
Posted inGetting Started

How to Start a Short-Term Rental: The Complete Beginner’s Guide

Learn how to start a short-term rental: pick a platform, set up your listing, budget startup costs, and avoid common beginner mistakes.
Posted by Daniel Altman September 24, 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.
Posted inRunning 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.
Posted by Daniel Altman September 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.
Posted inGuest 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.
Posted by Daniel Altman August 31, 2026

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