Should You Make Your Airbnb Pet-Friendly? Pros, Cons & Real Host Experiences More travelers than ever are bringing their pets along for vacations, and that means there’s a massive opportunity for hosts who are willing to welcome four-legged guests. But if you’ve ever talked to other Airbnb hosts, you already know this topic is divisive . Some hosts swear that making their listing pet-friendly skyrocketed bookings. Others say it was one of their biggest regrets. So how do you

How to Automate Your Airbnb Messages and Boost Your 5-Star Reviews If you’re managing an Airbnb while working full-time or juggling multiple units, one thing becomes clear fast: guest communication can eat your entire day. Answering the same questions. Sending the same check-in details. Following up after check-out. It’s hours of repetitive work that keeps you from scaling your business. The good news? You can automate nearly all of it without losing the personal touch. Insid

How to Increase Direct Bookings for Your Airbnb Relying 100% on Airbnb, Booking.com , and Vrbo for your bookings may feel convenient until it isn’t. One algorithm change, one policy update, or one account review can impact your entire income overnight. Add on rising OTA commissions, and your profit margin can disappear quickly. That’s why at BNB Guardians, we teach every host the same thing from day one: If you want long-term stability and higher profits, you need a direct-bo

Double Bookings? Here’s Why It Happens, And How to Fix It Every Airbnb host knows the feeling: that sudden stomach drop when you realize two different guests have booked the same dates. Double bookings can wreak havoc on your business, refunds, relocation costs, penalty fees, negative reviews, and damaged rankings. But the truth is: Double bookings are completely preventable once you understand why they happen and how to set up the right systems. At BNB Guardians, we teach ne

Stop Double Bookings: How to Properly Sync Your Airbnb Calendar Across Channels If you’re listing your short-term rental on more than one platform, syncing your calendars is a must . Nothing will tank your Airbnb ranking or your bank account—faster than a double booking. It causes refunds, penalties, terrible guest experiences, and sometimes even suspended listings. At BNB Guardians, we coach hosts every day who want to scale, automate, and protect their business. And one of

Cleaning Fees on Airbnb: Smart Pricing Tips Every Host Should Know If you’re hosting on Airbnb, cleaning fees are one of the first pricing decisions you’ll need to make, and one of the most misunderstood. Charge too little and you cut into your profits. Charge too much and guests rethink booking your place. As Airbnb coaches and property managers, we see this mistake all the time. The truth is simple: Your cleaning fee isn’t just a line item, it’s part of your entire Airbnb p

How to Streamline Your Airbnb Management With Automation (Beginner-Friendly Guide) Most Airbnb hosts don’t struggle because they’re bad at hosting. They struggle because they’re doing everything manually. When you’re spending hours replying to guests, coordinating cleaners, adjusting prices, and handling key exchanges, you’re not running a business, you’re stuck in the business. At BNB Guardians, we help busy professionals build profitable Airbnb businesses without burning ou

How to Protect Your Airbnb: 10 Smart Security Tips Every Host Should Use Running a short-term rental can be one of the fastest paths to financial freedom — but if you’ve ever worried about Airbnb theft, you’re not alone. Every host feels that little pinch of anxiety the first time they hand over access to their property. The good news? Theft inside an Airbnb is extremely  rare. But as Airbnb coaches and property managers who’ve helped dozens of hosts protect their rentals, we

Airbnb PayPal Guide: How to Use PayPal for Guest Payments and Host Payouts When you're running a short-term rental business, understanding how Airbnb processes payments is essential for healthy cash flow and smooth operations. One of the most common questions hosts ask is: “Does Airbnb take PayPal?” The short answer: yes, Airbnb accepts PayPal , but availability varies depending on your country and the guest’s location. For hosts, PayPal can also be used as a payout method in

Maximize Your Direct Bookings With Smart Facebook Marketing Strategies A BNB Guardians Guide to Smart Airbnb Marketing and Direct Booking Strategy When hosts think about Airbnb marketing, many immediately focus on Airbnb SEO, dynamic pricing tools, or improving listing quality. But one of the most underused yet most powerful tools for driving direct bookings, and reducing dependence on OTA fees, is using Facebook to Drive Direct Bookings  through strategic content, groups, an