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07/06/2026

Listenā€¦ weā€™ve seen some things šŸ«£

Sometimes you really have to wonder what the thought process was (if there was one at all)

Trash cans are provided at all of our propertiesā€¦ multiple!

So letā€™s hear itā€¦ whatā€™s the WORST thing youā€™ve ever had to pick up (and hopefully throw away?)

Choose your fighter
07/03/2026

Choose your fighter

When an Airbnb isnā€™t getting booked, most hosts immediately look at the price.They lower the nightly rate, add a discoun...
07/02/2026

When an Airbnb isnā€™t getting booked, most hosts immediately look at the price.

They lower the nightly rate, add a discount, and hope the calendar starts filling.

But pricing may not be the real problem.

Your listing is competing against a full screen of similar properties, and guests are making decisions quickly. Something about your photos, title, description, reviews, pricing, or booking process may be giving them a reason to choose another property.

Here are 6 common mistakes to address before lowering your rate again!

šŸ“° RENO UPDATEA couple weeks ago we posted about a renovation I did on of our one-bedroom rentals, a property that weā€™ve...
07/01/2026

šŸ“° RENO UPDATE

A couple weeks ago we posted about a renovation I did on of our one-bedroom rentals, a property that weā€™ve been running since 2018. The team told me it was starting to look dated šŸ«£ and they were right

The property has been back online for a few weeks now, and weā€™re already seeing about aĀ 30% increaseĀ in views compared to our market šŸ˜±

Historically this property tracked right alongside market view averages. To be beating the market in views this early, before the algorithm has fully recalibrated after six weeks offline, is a strong signal that the investment is doing what it was supposed to do!

Views are the top of the funnel. They mean your listing is getting seen, that the photography is making guests pause.

From there, your listing, your pricing strategy, and your calendar management do the work of converting those views into reservations.

Weā€™re still early, but so far, so good! šŸ¤©

06/29/2026

If there is one thing that weā€™ve learned from Justin Ford STR Safety Expert itā€™s the placement of the fire extinguisher is key!

As a designer the red always made me cringe šŸ˜¬

This white extinguisher šŸ§Æ is such a great addition that every short term rental needs!!!

This is a little different... and we love it šŸ˜ The Secret Garden Retreat at Harwich Port is an in-progress build by on...
06/29/2026

This is a little different... and we love it šŸ˜

The Secret Garden Retreat at Harwich Port is an in-progress build by one of our Strategic host students. It may not be live yet, but itā€™s such a strong example of designing with intention from the ground up.

This is the first STR theyā€™ve built from scratch, and you can see how every decision is tied to a very clear guest: wedding groups.

Think about what theyā€™ve baked in:
ā­ļø Four en suite bathrooms (huge for getting-ready mornings)
ā­ļø A private brick patio with bistro lights + fire pit for gathering
ā­ļø A walkable location to town and the beach
ā­ļø Close proximity to major wedding venues like Wychmere and Chatham Bars Inn
ā­ļø Even a Fridayā€“Friday booking model to avoid Cape traffic and better align with wedding schedules

Thatā€™s what we want you to notice here! Iā€™s not just a beautiful home, itā€™s a strategy-first property.

Weā€™ll be watching for this one to go live with professional photos soon, but for now, enjoy some pictures of their other properties!

If youā€™ve been listening to us for a while, you know we donā€™t shy away from taking a strong stance. And one of the thing...
06/26/2026

If youā€™ve been listening to us for a while, you know we donā€™t shy away from taking a strong stance. And one of the things weā€™ve always believed in?

Professional šŸ‘šŸ¼ photosšŸ‘šŸ¼

To us, itā€™s a non-negotiable if you want to run your short-term rental like a real business.

But not everyone agreesā€”and thatā€™s what makes this conversation so important.Ā 

At the end of the day, your photos arenā€™t just picturesā€”theyā€™re your #1 sales tool. And while DIY shots may work for some hosts, investing in professional photography is often the catalyst that takes your STR from side hustle to sustainable business.

What are your thoughts? Are professional pictures a non-negotiable for you?

Every Airbnb host has wondered it at some point!The common assumption is that the algorithm is mysterious or working aga...
06/25/2026

Every Airbnb host has wondered it at some point!

The common assumption is that the algorithm is mysterious or working against you.

Hate to break it to you, but you canā€™t blame it on the algorithm, because all itā€™s doing is reflecting how your listing performs šŸ¤·šŸ»ā€ā™€ļøšŸ¤·šŸ¼ā€ā™€ļø

Every search, click, booking, review, and cancellation gives Airbnb more information about whether your property creates a reliable guest experience.

Here are a few things within your control that you can improve on that will help! āž”ļø

06/24/2026

Think your guests donā€™t drool?

Youā€™re wrong! Thereā€™s even more to worry about than drool! šŸ‘€

The World Cup is here and weā€™re handing out cards šŸŸ„Some things in the STR world are an automatic red card!Are you guilty...
06/22/2026

The World Cup is here and weā€™re handing out cards šŸŸ„

Some things in the STR world are an automatic red card!

Are you guilty of any of these? šŸ‘€ (be honest!)

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