Throwback Masterclass: Adding Amenities to Increase Vacation Rental Bookings and 5-Star Reviews

Hospitable Hosts

This episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast is a throwback. We're re-releasing some of our past masterclass webinars that were available in video format only for you to listen to on the go. The tips and tricks in this episode are still relevant today, but remember that any references to specific dates might be outdated. This webinar ran on February 16, 2024.

On this episode, we have experts from Mount, Minoan, and HostGPO to share their views, tips, and ideas on amenities. This panel discussion has been put together to help Hospitable Hosts discover ways to grow their short-term rental bookings and garner more 5-star reviews.
We discuss everything from the must-have amenities considered standard by guests to the luxury additions that can offer an unexpected surprise to a guest’s stay. We’ll also go beyond amenities in the property and discuss how experiences can also boost business without being labor-intensive for the host.

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Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. The importance of amenities for short-term rentals & must-have essentials (00:05:13)

3. Examples of local experiences to help boost the overall guest experience (00:12:33)

4. How to pick the right amenities for your target audience (00:19:03)

5. How to maintain amenities (00:23:56)

6. How to use amenities to increase short-term rental bookings (00:28:56)

7. The most popular amenities on Airbnb - do you need them? (00:30:40)

8. Generating Airbnb vacation rental revenue from amenities (00:34:31)

9. Masterclass guest recap (00:37:48)

10. Great coffee options as an amenity (00:44:01)

11. Should you charge separately for the amenities? (00:46:25)

12. Can Minoan help with a property that's already set (00:49:04)

13. How to get started with Mount (00:51:30)

14. Amenities insurance (00:53:00)

15. Key takeaways (00:55:34)