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THE JUSTSTAY HOST JOURNAL
Practical advice for smoother stays, fewer surprises, and a rental that feels like your own business.
Getting started 7 min read
Your photos, your availability, your own link. A practical guide to building a page guests can explore—and find again for their next stay.
· By the JustStay team
Read the guideEVERYDAY HOSTING, MADE CLEARER
Checklists, message templates, and lessons from the host community.
Guest experience 4 min read
Write clear Airbnb check-in instructions with entrance photos, parking details, timed access, and a copy-ready arrival message.
· JustStay team
Calendars & operations 4 min read
A practical Airbnb and Vrbo calendar checklist: verify live listings, connect calendars both ways, test blocked dates, and respond to booking conflicts.
· JustStay team
Repeat guests 4 min read
Build a thoughtful repeat-guest experience, keep Airbnb reservations on Airbnb, and create a separate direct channel for independently acquired guests.
· JustStay team
Guest communication 4 min read
A practical guide to hosting guests during a move, with questions about storage, deliveries, extensions, and a clear checkout message template.
· JustStay team
Guest communication 4 min read
Set clear expectations for mail and packages at your vacation rental, with a delivery request checklist and a message template for guests.
· JustStay team
Host operations 4 min read
Find the hosting tasks consuming your time, simplify recurring messages, and assess whether your vacation rental still fits your schedule.
· JustStay team
Guest communication 4 min read
Handle early check-in requests with clear times, a cleaner handoff, access-code checks, and ready-to-use approval and refusal messages.
· JustStay team
Reviews & communication 4 min read
A calm workflow for review threats: address the actual complaint, preserve evidence, understand Airbnb’s policy, and write a concise support request.
· JustStay team
Listing & website 4 min read
Write accurate vacation rental amenity descriptions for air conditioning, Wi-Fi, parking, kitchens, and accessibility details—with a reusable audit checklist.
· JustStay team
Cleaning & operations 4 min read
Organize vacation rental turnovers around readiness checks, maintenance lead times, guest communication, and a final sign-off checklist.
· JustStay team
