Maggie Jones
Eeked out a Success in the Desert
When my husband and I were living in Los Angeles I fell in love with Joshua Tree and the little homesteader cabins out there. We were finishing up DIY remodels of our duplex in LA and fourplex in Pasadena when I could...
Luke Carl
The Utlimate REVIEW Thread for High Turnover Hosts
Let's face it. In this business the reviews can make you insane. Post reviews that really stand out in your memory. And PLEASE let's not get off topic. Looking foward to reading yours! (I may even add one or two that...
Daphne Roberts
Vacation Rental Need a Theme
I have a house that we are in process of renovating. Its located in a rural area of the desert. Our main renters will probably be winter visitors. We are located about 15 mins from one golf course, and about 25 from...
Luke Carl
Bad Reviews come in Batches
I’m having one of those batches. A**holes that have decided they don’t like my properties before they even get there. Why they booked is beyond me. The worst part is I see it coming. Yet there’s nothing I can do. Ther...
Ravi Ramu
Hot Tub Addition for Poconos Rental Property
Considering adding a hot tub to my Poconos short-term rental property and wanted to get your thoughts on a few things:
1.Patio vs. basement installation for the hot tub?2.How to run the hot tub without guests for a f...
Wendy Vaidic
Glamping Speaks To My Soul Osul But Will It Leave Me Broke?
We currently have a short term rental in Cocoa Beach & I love being a host! Doing small things to surprise & delight guests makes me extremely happyI feel as if our lives have become much to revolved around t...
Paul Sandhu
What kind of washing machine is in your STR?
Yesterday I collected rent from the 4 guys staying in the 2 bedroom apartment that complained about running out of hot water during their back to back showers. They fixed the problem by turning up the thermostat on t...
John Underwood
Same day booking over New Years
I received a booking same day request from the Airbnb platform for my Lake House.Yes I was concerned. It was a 4 day booking.What happened was that the people were in Atlanta on their way to SC from Florida and they r...
Max Smetiouk
Amenity ROI debate
Hello BP Community,I am designing contemporary mountain 2 bedroom / 2 bath cabin in Ohio with a lot of tourists interest year round and four season weather.Here's some amenities that are going to be in the cabin:hot t...
James R.
Hot Tub? Good Idea?
Hello BP Community. We have a STR with a small back yard, not big enough for a pool, but big enough for a hot tub. Thinking of the phrase, "Keeping up with the Joneses", we are contemplating adding a hot tub, becaus...