How to Protect Your Rental from Costly Chargebacks If you’re in the short-term rental game long enough, you’ll hear the term “chargeback.” And while it’s not the most glamorous topic, understanding how to prevent and handle chargebacks can save you hundreds—or even thousands—of dollars. A chargeback occurs when a guest disputes a charge with their […]

Turning Unique Amenities Into Revenue: Why Your Escape Room Is More Than Just a Perk This week on the Hosting Hotline, listener Mike from Hocking Hills, Ohio, called in with a smart question about whether he could sync his Airbnb listing calendar with an Airbnb Experience. Mike recently added a full escape room to one […]

Strict vs. Flexible: Which Airbnb Cancellation Policy Should I Choose? Choosing the right cancellation policy for your Airbnb listing can feel like a high-stakes decision. Go too strict and you risk losing bookings. Go too flexible and you may lose money when guests cancel last minute. In this episode, we’re unpacking the real-world implications of […]