A dedicated website for a short-term rental property, providing detailed information, photos, availability calendars, and a direct booking engine for potential guests.
Refers to the days or nights when a short-term rental property is vacant and not generating revenue. Minimizing void periods is crucial for maximizing occupancy rates and profitability.
The process of handling inquiries from potential guests, providing accurate quotes for their desired dates and party size, and managing those quotes through acceptance or decline.
A booking feature on platforms like Airbnb that allows guests to reserve a property immediately without requiring host approval. This can increase booking rates but may limit host control over guest selection.
A setting allowing hosts to receive bookings only within a three-day window prior to the check-in date, often used for last-minute bookings or to optimize occupancy.
Maintaining an accurate and up-to-date calendar for the short-term rental property, reflecting availability for potential guests and preventing double bookings.