If you’re an Airbnb host, you know how important it is to get more bookings and increase your occupancy rate. One of the ways to do that is to enable instant book on your listing. Instant book allows guests to book your property without having to wait for your approval. This can make your listing … Read more
Understanding how customer reviews influence the ranking of Airbnb listings can significantly affect your success as a host. Ever wondered about the magic number of reviews that can give your property the best chance of landing on Airbnb’s first page? Well, we’ve crunched the numbers and have some fascinating insights to share. Pssst! If you … Read more
If you’re an Airbnb host looking to maximize your vacation rental income, you may be using software like AirDNA, Rabbu, or PriceLabs to analyze profitability, optimize pricing, and get industry insights. While these tools can be extremely helpful, IntelliHost is a unique and superior solution specifically for optimizing your Airbnb and increasing revenue. Here’s why … Read more
Did you know that more than 60% of bookings on Airbnb are made right on the spot? That’s right, and Airbnb claims that hosts who allow instant booking on average see a 20% increase in their bookings. But what exactly is “instant booking,” and why should you consider it for your own listing? Read on … Read more
For Airbnb hosts, It’s no secret that cleanliness is the number 1 most important factor to getting a 5 star review. And high reviews obviously increase the Airbnb’s bookings over time. To analyze the impact, we (IntelliHost) pulled average revenue by star rating to figure out how much a good cleaner impacts your bottom line. … Read more
As an Airbnb owner, you know that the more nights your guests stay, the more money you make. But did you know that having a two night minimum could actually increase your listing’s occupancy rate, and even boost your profit by 41%? That’s right, according to our data (IntelliHost), setting a two night minimum has … Read more
Have you ever wondered what factors into your ranking on Airbnb? We’ve all heard the basics like “maintain a high rating” or “keep your calendar updated” but what about response times? As it turns out, being fast is key. According to a recent article from Airbnb, one of their search algorithm criteria is “your response … Read more
Have you ever wondered what quick changes you could make in your Airbnb that would make a massive difference in bookings and increase views on your listing? We have. And as an Airbnb host, allowing pets in your rental can often be a challenging decision. On one hand, you have to contend with noisy and … Read more
Have you ever had an Airbnb stay booked for a holiday weekend only to be stuck with plenty of vacancies the rest of the week? Dynamic pricing can help, big time! We compared properties that have daily fluctuations in their pricing to those that only differentiate between holidays and weekends. On average, listings with daily … Read more
If you’re a real estate professional or Airbnb host, then you know that good photos are essential to attracting customers and getting top dollar for your listing. But what you might not know is just how big of a difference professional photos can make. Our numbers show that listings with professional pictures make 81% MORE … Read more