The Most Common STR Guest Complaints in 2026. What Hosts Are Learning From Their Worst Reviews
The six complaint categories that are actually dragging STR ratings down in 2026 are not the ones most hosts expect.…
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Thinking about opening your doors to short-term renters? It might sound easy, but being a good host takes work. What do you really need to know before you start? What are the hidden challenges that new hosts often miss? We're digging into the realities of short-term rental hosting to help you understand what it truly takes to succeed – and to be a good neighbor.
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My Property Manager Was Just Acquired. Here Is What STR Hosts Are Navigating When the Consolidation Wave Hits Their Business
When TowneBank sold Towne Vacations to Belcrest for $250 million, thousands of hosts learned about it from an email. Here…
For These STR Hosts, Easter Weekend Is the Hidden Revenue Peak of the Year
Easter weekend drives ADR premiums of 35% to 55% in beach markets, with occupancy hitting near 100% for family-sized properties.…
The STR Calendar Play: How University Town Hosts Turn Graduation Season Into Their Best Weeks of the Year
University town STR hosts who build pricing strategies around the academic calendar see ADR premiums of 50% to 100% during…
Betting on the Beautiful Game: STR Hosts in FIFA World Cup Cities Are Going All In for Summer 2026
STR hosts in Miami, Dallas, Atlanta, and Kansas City are making major investments to capitalize on FIFA World Cup 2026.…
Summer Is Already Booked. How STR Hosts Across America Are Preparing for 2026’s Peak Season
Hosts in Jackson Hole, the Outer Banks, Cape Cod, and Door County share how they are preparing for the fastest-booking…
Desert Peak to Snow Line: The People Running Bend, Oregon’s Most-Booked Vacation Rentals
Three Bend hosts share what it actually takes to run a vacation rental in Central Oregon, from July peaks to…
The Year-Round Mountain. Host Stories from Sun Valley, Idaho Most Underrated STR Market
Three Sun Valley hosts tell the real story behind Idaho mountain market investing. From ski-season surprises to HB 583 regulatory…
Hosting at Altitude. The People Behind Telluride, Steamboat, and Vails Most-Booked Vacation Rentals
Long-tenured mountain town hosts in Telluride, Steamboat Springs, and Vail share what short term rental hosting actually looks like at…
From Skeptic to Superhost: Real Stories of First-Time STR Investors Who Actually Beat Their Pro Forma
Four first-time STR investors share how they beat their pro forma projections across Gatlinburg, Gulf Shores, Kissimmee, and Asheville. Composite…
