5 Budget Ideas for Airbnb Hosts
15th April 2015
When managing Airbnb, it’s important to remember that old cliché: a little goes a long way. Most Airbnb hosts won’t want to pay over the odds just to rent out their room, so how can you remain frugal but ensure a stay to remember? Here are our best ideas for hosting your holiday letting on a budget.
1. Food
Free food is always a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. It’s hard to be unhappy when gorging on complementary delights. One idea is to assemble a welcome hamper full of tasty snacks and treats. It’s also a great way to introduce foreign guests to local cuisine, while not exactly breaking the bank.
2. Books
If you want to show off your personality and provide an additional perk free of charge, why not share your library collection with your guests? They might enjoy a read before bed and be interested in exploring another literary culture. Another option is to offer a selection of newspapers and magazines for them to read in their spare time.
3. Drink
Having coffee and tea in the bedroom is an overlooked necessity. Your guests will quietly appreciate not having to get dressed and journey across to the kitchen every time they want a hot brew. Ensure milk and water are easily accessible too, so you’re not disturbed in the middle of the night by your guest crashing around in the dark trying to locate the kitchen.
4. Decorations
Artwork and photographs don’t only brighten up the place, but provide easy conversation starters. More personal decorations like family portraits, holiday photos and children’s artwork will also bring a quaint and cosy quality to the room. Four white walls and an empty mantelpiece lacks character and betrays a blatant lack of thought.
5. Information
One thing that is completely free, but that your guests want the most, is local knowledge. Sharing your favourite spots and things to do offers them a native’s insight into the area and a chance to venture off the beaten track. Tell them about the best cafes, restaurants, pubs, bars, parks, shops and activities your area has to offer, and you’ll be giving them a priceless gift that costs you nothing at all.