Skip to content
  • Get to know us
  • The Build
  • Our Story
  • Get in touch
  • Resources
clear

The Dream Home We Built

GET TO KNOW US

THE BUILD

OUR STORY

Travel

Getting our home AirBnB ready

Leave a Comment on Getting our home AirBnB ready
,
January 28, 2022January 28, 2022

As the renovation reaches its end our thoughts turned to our next plan, getting our home AirBnB ready.   Whilst this is our family home and my heart goes in my mouth sometimes at the thought of it, I’m happy to be listing our home on Air BnB for others to enjoy.   Financially its a good move but also I’m not embarrassed to admit to being proud of the space and think its lovely, so why not share it?

I’m no stranger to having others staying in my home when I’m not there, (as we’ve house swapped for years with total strangers), this is a bit different.   It’s more of a risk and naturally when you’ve poured energy into a space you don’t want it to get wrecked.  So here are a few of the safe guarding and hosting tips I’ve followed to ensure we get the best experience from hosting on AirBnB.

  1. Instant book is off, I review and pre-approve every booking.  I swap messages with anyone interested in booking and expect to see a profile photo and will pour over their previous reviews.  I would be wary accepting a booking from someone with no profile photo.  I want to know who is in their booking party and don’t accept young single sex group bookings – as I don’t want stag or hen parties here.
  2. I set a security deposit of £500, I don’t receive this, its held by Air B for 14 days after someone checks out incase of any damages.   I also charge a cleaning fee to cover the cost of the house being cleaned after they have left.
  3. We won’t be doing self check in, I will hand over the keys to every guest (looking them in the whites of their eyes for signs of trouble!) and plus I can quickly show someone how to turn on the induction hob, where to find the bin etc
  4. I’ve set up auto scheduled messages which saves me admin time of re-writing the same thing but these are helpful for politely reminding guests of check out times etc.
  5. I provide a house manual that is available to booked guests and gives tons of useful information about the house appliances and the local area, it also references that this is a family home so sets the tone around my expectations as a host.
  6. We’ve got a secure lock box where essential items such as our passports and banking information will go.   It’s great for security and is hidden away.
  7. All drawers are cleared and anything I’m sentimental / precious about will be out of view.
  8. I use large plastic boxes where I quickly place personal framed photos that are normally on display away, the boxes make it easy for me to lift and move items in the house so it becomes less ‘personal’ to strangers.
  9. A set of clear and simple house rules are detailed in our listing, its clear that the house is no smoking / no pets etc
  10. We’ve set a two night minimum stay, this naturally bumps the prices up to sufficiently put off someone planning a rave !

I’m going to leave a lovely welcome pack for our guests and will ensure they have a five star stay as much as is within my control.  So sometime after May 2022 I’ll let you know how I got on!

 

Bristol AirBnB AirBnb Bristol AirBnB Almondsbury

Airbnb
By:thedreamhomewebuilt

Hi, I'm thedreamhomewebuilt

Post navigation

Previous post2021 and my hopes for 2022
Next postIkea Frame Hack | Getting a Hotel Vibe In Our Bedroom

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Follow me

Facebook
instagram
pinterest

What inspires me

  • Kendall Charcoal Benjamin Moore Kitchen Kendall Charcoal HC-166 by Benjamin Moore Kendal Charcoall Benjamin Moore Kitchen paint color #KendallCharcoalBenjaminMoore #BenjaminMoore #Kitchen
  • Office Progress Update - Little Wood Renovations
  • velvet sofas and panelled walls are very 2018
  • Pheasant Wallpaper Punchy Pink
  • Trombe - Internal photo of a dining room extension in London. It incorporates a structurally glazed roof supported on laminated glass fins and beams. The extension has minimal frame sliding doors to maximise the views to a picturesque garden. The glass has heat mirror technology to provide a comfortable internal environment.
  • Brass Light Fixtures (on any budget!) $100-$250
  • #architecture #details
  • 30's Style Solid Oak Door #1930's #OneOverThree #ArtDeco http://www.ukoakdoors.co.uk/internal-doors/internal-doors-by-style/1930-s-doors/1930s-style-solid-oak-door.html
Follow Me on Pinterest

Recent Posts

  • Milestone Birthday Bucket List Time…
  • 5 Podcasts To Listen To In The Car
  • Our Utility Room – Before & After
  • Ikea Frame Hack | Getting a Hotel Vibe In Our Bedroom
  • Getting our home AirBnB ready

Recent Comments

  • Anna on Milestone Birthday Bucket List Time…
  • thedreamhomewebuilt on 2021 and my hopes for 2022
  • Sue on 2021 and my hopes for 2022
  • thedreamhomewebuilt on Guest Post : Katy | Life at Number Five
  • Mikela Upton on Guest Post : Katy | Life at Number Five

Categories

  • Garden
  • Interiors
  • Lifestyle
  • Parenting
  • Renovation
  • Travel
  • Twins
  • Uncategorized
  • Workshop

Instagram

Follow on Instagram
Facebook
instagram
pinterest
chloe theme

Copyright 2018 © The Dream Home We Built

Website by The Wonky Agency