Digital tools and platforms designed to assist hosts with managing their short-term rentals, encompassing tasks like listing distribution, booking management, guest communication, and financial reporting.
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Glossary Term: Automation
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Characterizes a highly efficient and integrated approach to managing short-term rentals, often leveraging technology and automation to streamline operations.
A feature on Airbnb allowing hosts to automatically accept booking requests from guests meeting specific criteria without manual review.
Technological features integrated into the rental property, such as smart locks, thermostats, or entertainment systems, enhancing convenience and comfort for guests.
A property management software designed for short-term rentals that automates tasks like guest communication, booking management, and channel distribution.
The practice of managing multiple short-term rental properties simultaneously, often requiring specialized software and systems to streamline operations.
Pre-written messages used by hosts or property managers to communicate efficiently with guests, addressing common inquiries and providing information.
Connecting a smart thermostat system to the short-term rental property to allow for remote temperature control, energy savings, and enhanced guest comfort.
A device that detects the presence of people in a short-term rental property. It can be used for various purposes, such as automating lights and thermostats to save energy or monitoring occupancy for security reasons.
Connecting smart thermostats, such as Nest, to the property’s rental management system for remote temperature control, energy efficiency, and automated climate adjustments between guest stays.
Integrating various software applications and platforms using Zapier to automate tasks, such as sending booking confirmations, generating invoices, and managing cleaning schedules.
Connecting smart home devices like thermostats and locks from Nest Labs to automate guest access, temperature control, and energy saving.