Here’s How To Airbnb Your Home For The Holiday Season

Now that the holiday season is fast approaching, there are so many holiday makers looking for homes or apartments to rent over the festive season. Keen to rent out your space and make a bit of extra cash? Read more below to find out how you can monetize your home or apartment to get it Airbnb ready for the holidays!

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Pack up your personal items

Whether you’re renting out your space for long-term or just for a few weeks, the number 1 thing to do before advertising your unit is to remove all of your personal items from the property. This not only prevents breakage, but your guests won’t feel as if they are imposing in your personal space. Be sure to remove any valuables, your clothing, pictures, toiletries and any important documents or items that have sentimental value. While we know that it sounds like a feat, it is important to remember that you are essentially ‘moving’ out of your space so that your guests can enjoy their stay.

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Store everything safely

We recommend renting a safe and secure storage unit near the property you will be advertising on Airbnb to make storing away your belongings easy and effortless. You could also use your unit as extra storage space for items that you might need to replenish or restock in your home such as extra toiletries, bedding, towels, and kitchen equipment. Renting a self-storage unit nearby means that you don’t have to drive far out when it comes to packing away your belongings or refreshing your Airbnb between guest stays. At Rent-A-Store, we offer competitive prices on our super secure rental units plus, we have various sizes to suit your needs. Visit our website to see more of our offerings and find a unit for you.

Leave the space clutter-free

Another way that your storage unit will come in handy is when you’re in the process of decluttering the space. If you have bulky furniture or items in the rental home that you don’t use, then chances are that your guests probably won’t use them either. Extra items like cupboards, side tables, coffee tables, or even excess kitchen equipment that may be taking up counter space can easily be packed away in your unit as it will not only let your rental space feel bigger, but it will look cleaner and more welcoming when advertising it on the Airbnb site. Plus, to make all of this easier on you, we offer free move-in transport when you rent a unit from Rent-A-Store, ensuring that your move goes smoothly!

Do a deep clean

Now that your belongings have been stored and the space is as clutter-free as possible, it’s time to do the most important task - cleaning! While we recommend getting professional cleaners to help you, you could possibly clean out the entire space in just a day or 2. This means washing windows, cleaning blinds, properly cleaning floors, deep cleaning the bathroom, and wiping all cupboards and shelves.

You also need to put out fresh bedding and towels and make sure that there are extra available in a linen cupboard. It’s also worth reading the rules of Airbnb as they suggest that hosts ensure that homes are well-ventilated, disinfected, and sanitized between each guest's stay. Don’t forget to deep clean all kitchen equipment and utensils, especially if they are not brand new. It also won’t hurt to give your lawn (if you have one) a mow and ensure that all plants on the property are well-watered and weeded. If you have a pool then it would be a good idea to give it a clean and add some treatment to the water (if needed).

Now that your home is renter ready, go ahead and take some beautiful images to get those bookings! It certainly helps to get a professional photographer in or someone who can help you stage the area so that your images are as enticing as possible.