Promotional content used to attract guests to a short-term rental, including photos, descriptions, and videos.
Glossary Term: Short-Term Rental
A portable device providing internet access for guests, often offered as an amenity in short-term rentals.
A security measure requiring multiple forms of verification to access accounts, enhancing security for hosts and guests.
A situation where the number of short-term rentals in a specific area exceeds guest demand, potentially impacting occupancy rates.
A building or complex containing multiple individual units that are rented out as short-term rentals.
Using a smartphone app or website to access a short-term rental, often through digital keys or codes.
Communication channels used to interact with potential and confirmed guests, like Airbnb messaging or VRBO’s platform.
Advertising a short-term rental on multiple platforms, such as Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, to reach wider audiences.
A strategy where investors rent properties on a mid-term basis (typically 1-6 months) and sublet them on a short-term basis for a higher nightly rate.
A cleaning service offered between bookings, particularly common for longer stays in short-term rentals.