Vrbo Just Raised Its Host Fee to 12%. Here's What It Really Costs You

Plus every discount you can offer on Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com, with a cheat sheet and a playbook.

Sep 30 • Alejandro

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Do You Know Your Page Rank? Do you have 100, 500, or 1,000 Airbnbs within a Mile

Why the density of your block decides how hard you have to work — and why every host should be watching their page rank

Sep 13 • Alejandro

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August 2026

VRBO’s new pay to play bid system

A new pay-to-bid system has arrived on Vrbo search results. Here is what it is, what it will cost, and a handful of tips.

Aug 29 • Alejandro

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March 2025

Secrets to a High-Performing Property

Learn the ingredients required for a high-performing property.

Mar 13, 2025 • Alejandro

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December 2024

Crafting the Perfect Check-In Message: Key Details and Tips for a Great First Impression

One of the key steps for a 5 start guest experience.

Dec 18, 2024 • Alejandro

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October 2024

The After-Checkout Message - Receive more reviews and more feedback

Are you tired of not getting reviews, or did you have a guest who said everything was excellent and rated you a 4/5? Here is how to fix this.

Oct 25, 2024 • Alejandro

My STR has a septic system - What should I do?

If your STR has a septic system you need to make sure your guests are aware, that you monitor it property, and have a good maintenance schedule.

Oct 2, 2024 • Alejandro

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May 2024

Parteee! - How to prevent an Airbnb House Party

Our top tips to prevent an out-of-control Airbnb party.

May 12, 2024 • Alejandro

Stay in Carl Fredricksen Home!

That's right! You can request to book Carl's home for free.

May 2, 2024 • Alejandro

April 2024

Help - I stopped getting new bookings

Falling off a cliff

Apr 24, 2024 • Alejandro

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Top 10 Airbnb Tips for higher rankings

Our top 10 tips for a higher ranking in Airbnb rankings

Apr 11, 2024 • Alejandro

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January 2024

Welcome to Adventures in Airbnb

Our publication is about more revenue, less work, more automation, and happier guests.

Jan 5, 2024 • Alejandro