Hi Kylee & Steven, do you guys offer any kind of class or course for this Airbnb business? I have watched a lot of videos on this subject but your videos are the best. Please advise.
I have a question if you can take a second to answer. I run an Airbnb that is rented almost 100% of the time but the town is loaded with competition. How do i get less bookings at a higher price. Im having to rent rooms for about $40 a day because there are so many in this town. What can i do to either raise the price even at the cost of losing some days?
The coffee thing is huge. Sometimes after a long trip you want to come in and have a cup before you get unpacked, go to the store, etc. Other times you might get in late and everything is already closed and you want to wake up and have a cup before you can go to the store and get your own. I've stayed in a few places that didn't provide any coffee and it has been a disappointment.
I clean Airbnb's and do not leave out tons of coffee pods, toilet paper, etc due to ppl taking stuff with them. I estimate how much will be needed per how many guests ate staying and how long!
Such great ideas! I'm not a host, but I sell refillable bottles for all the reasons you mentioned. Love that you included this! I designed an awesome plastic wide mouth bottle for the very reasons you mentioned. It's so much easier for staff and guests to refill and looks much more polished than store bought soap bottles. I also saw you labeled your own shampoo bottles. I offer ones that are screen-printed and ready to use right out of the box. Again, all the same reasons you mentioned. Great minds think alike.
The Airbnb home I am staying in has the main filter for the air conditioning system just completely clogged with dirt. The air ducts also have gnarly dirt stains which tells me they don't maintain the system at all. The house is in disrepair and the yard is an absolute pigsty with overgrown weeds and dead plants and even a tree That is dead and fallen over and laying in the yard. Extremely clear that these people only care about their profit margin and do not give a damn about the neighborhood and the neighbors who have to look at this junk. Airbnb: "destroying good neighborhoods one home at a time".
Don't put hair conditioner in a narrow pump desgined for hand soap. Conditioner by nature is thick. If you use a hand soap pump with a narrow spout, it will get clogged constantly. Then the houseguest will eventually just take the lid off and pour the whole bottle in their hand or hair, thus wasting even more. I've witnessed this many times.
Disagree about the lockbox. Everyone in the the northeast (or from the northeast) knows how to hack and break into these. So now theieves and squatters can get into your Airbnb.
For heaven’s sake, please make sure the remotes work and have fresh batteries at your Airbnb. Always check the remotes before you shut the door after resetting the freaking unit. Beyond irritating for the guest.
As a guest I like essentials offered: coffee, tea, sugar, salt and a bottle of water, tp, dishwashing liquid, a (new) rag or dish sponge. A broom or Hoover. Matching and nice dishes and cutlery. If the kitchen is only equipped with left over dishes from the flea market, chipped and bent… it’s a no no. I have a problem with refillable dispensers. The idea is great but I am always afraid someone could have put something gross inside… there must be enough towels and a spare set of linen. I like to change my bed often. Great if there is a washing machine. If the place is nicely set up the guest will most likely leave it that way
Black plastic is often contaminated with toxins such as heavy metals so it’s best to avoid it for food related tools like cutting boards and utensils. Also, just because the food stains don’t show on black plastic doesn’t mean the cutting board is cleaner.
all airbnbs suck. I fail to understand how this is allowed in residential nieghborhoods and can't wait for them to be restricted to commercial zoning like hotels. If I best western can't build next door to me, airbnb should not be there. It's a not a legit business, it's completely exploitative of residential builds. a holes.
We didn’t purchase an investment property but instead purchased a second home and are turning our first home into an STR. Your videos are so helpful thank you for all you do
31 Comments
love the Roku idea! But how do you prevent guests from buying a bunch of movies or channels on your acct?
I’m interested in learning more about your set up processes 🙏🏾🙋🏽♂️🙌🏾
Hi Kylee & Steven, do you guys offer any kind of class or course for this Airbnb business? I have watched a lot of videos on this subject but your videos are the best. Please advise.
I have a question if you can take a second to answer. I run an Airbnb that is rented almost 100% of the time but the town is loaded with competition. How do i get less bookings at a higher price. Im having to rent rooms for about $40 a day because there are so many in this town. What can i do to either raise the price even at the cost of losing some days?
Dont you guys think Nesspresso is better? Kurig just screams down market to me.
Great tip on the keypad handle
Renter here. I always take a little extra toilet paper and leave it there. Same with dish wash detergent and clothes detergent. Just to make sure.
The coffee thing is huge. Sometimes after a long trip you want to come in and have a cup before you get unpacked, go to the store, etc. Other times you might get in late and everything is already closed and you want to wake up and have a cup before you can go to the store and get your own. I've stayed in a few places that didn't provide any coffee and it has been a disappointment.
Labels are awful , take away homely feel
I clean Airbnb's and do not leave out tons of coffee pods, toilet paper, etc due to ppl taking stuff with them. I estimate how much will be needed per how many guests ate staying and how long!
Such great ideas! I'm not a host, but I sell refillable bottles for all the reasons you mentioned. Love that you included this! I designed an awesome plastic wide mouth bottle for the very reasons you mentioned. It's so much easier for staff and guests to refill and looks much more polished than store bought soap bottles. I also saw you labeled your own shampoo bottles. I offer ones that are screen-printed and ready to use right out of the box. Again, all the same reasons you mentioned. Great minds think alike.
The Airbnb home I am staying in has the main filter for the air conditioning system just completely clogged with dirt. The air ducts also have gnarly dirt stains which tells me they don't maintain the system at all. The house is in disrepair and the yard is an absolute pigsty with overgrown weeds and dead plants and even a tree That is dead and fallen over and laying in the yard. Extremely clear that these people only care about their profit margin and do not give a damn about the neighborhood and the neighbors who have to look at this junk. Airbnb: "destroying good neighborhoods one home at a time".
really good ideas!
Don't put hair conditioner in a narrow pump desgined for hand soap. Conditioner by nature is thick. If you use a hand soap pump with a narrow spout, it will get clogged constantly. Then the houseguest will eventually just take the lid off and pour the whole bottle in their hand or hair, thus wasting even more. I've witnessed this many times.
Disagree about the lockbox. Everyone in the the northeast (or from the northeast) knows how to hack and break into these. So now theieves and squatters can get into your Airbnb.
Thanks so useful
This dude has vocal fry and I hate it.
Such a great video, very interesting and informative, thanks for sharing!
For heaven’s sake, please make sure the remotes work and have fresh batteries at your Airbnb. Always check the remotes before you shut the door after resetting the freaking unit. Beyond irritating for the guest.
Do you also offer a fast and slow vibrator for the women and the similar for mens fleshlight?
Thank you for this and all the links. I’m not seeing the checklist? Also just funny that I used to label in my own house for kids and husband.
Where’s the checklist?
Labeling everything is a great way for someone to feel like the space is not theirs. Completely impersonal.
Don’t rely on labels to notice if your toaster is missing, just make a checklist.
As a guest I like essentials offered: coffee, tea, sugar, salt and a bottle of water, tp, dishwashing liquid, a (new) rag or dish sponge. A broom or Hoover. Matching and nice dishes and cutlery. If the kitchen is only equipped with left over dishes from the flea market, chipped and bent… it’s a no no. I have a problem with refillable dispensers. The idea is great but I am always afraid someone could have put something gross inside… there must be enough towels and a spare set of linen. I like to change my bed often. Great if there is a washing machine. If the place is nicely set up the guest will most likely leave it that way
Appreciate every one of your videos. I am a newbie STR owner and I am always looking for good, new info. Thanks.
Greetings. I’m looking for your mattress recommendation and to see if you have a discount code that gives you a kickback and me a discount?
Loved the video style ❤
Black plastic is often contaminated with toxins such as heavy metals so it’s best to avoid it for food related tools like cutting boards and utensils. Also, just because the food stains don’t show on black plastic doesn’t mean the cutting board is cleaner.
all airbnbs suck. I fail to understand how this is allowed in residential nieghborhoods and can't wait for them to be restricted to commercial zoning like hotels. If I best western can't build next door to me, airbnb should not be there. It's a not a legit business, it's completely exploitative of residential builds. a holes.
Stopped watching after the first advice
We didn’t purchase an investment property but instead purchased a second home and are turning our first home into an STR. Your videos are so helpful thank you for all you do
This is so helpful! Thank you!