|  | The latest in short-term rental news - updates, tools, tips, & strategies to make the most of your time & energy!Happy Fall, <<First Name>> | Ah, fall…who doesn’t appreciate a little change in the temps? Although these days, the weather can be so wonky - I do hope it IS cooling off a bit wherever you are!
As I write this, I’m just getting back from a travel experience of my own. My husband and I were able to get away on a much-anticipated trip to Iceland. How wonderful was that!?! (And let me tell you, it WAS!) | |  | Images from top, left, clockwise: 1 - The Northern Lights “live” did not disappoint! 2 - What’s it like to snorkle in a fissure? Cold…and beautiful! 3 - The view from one of our Airbnbs: Sommerhaus 4 - Glacier-watching boat trip in Jakulsarlon Lagoon | | The trip has been on my bucket list for a long time, and it felt so good to be there! But not only for the accomplishment (who doesn’t like to cross off an item from a to-do lost, amiright?). It also reminded me how important it is for hosts to get out and get away once in a while (although, granted, it doesn’t have to be as extreme as Iceland!). lol
But I have to admit, I couldn’t have done it without the help of my stellar team. With over 40 properties to manage these days, it takes a whole lotta time and attention to deliver a great guest experience - while also providing top-notch service to my clients. | And that’s where my team comes in!
They not only provide my clients with guest assistance all hours of the day (think: no more getting jolted out of a good night’s sleep when a guest got locked out!), but they enabled me to take this much-needed time away…
(Oh, and if you haven’t gotten the memo yet, they are also the backbone of a new service I’m offering. I’m opening up their skills and talents to you via my Host-assist messaging option!)
Seriously, if you’re feeling burned out these days, reach out and let’s talk about how this service may help you. Now - before it’s too late and you’re ready to throw in the towel! | | Do you have a direct booking site?Last issue I asked if y’all had any questions about direct booking sites. And I’m still asking, friends!
So what’s your take?
Do you have any questions about setting one up? Do you have any issues with one you’re already using? Curious about best-practices or solutions or challenges, like vetting guests, property insurance and claims, establishing credibility, marketing, processing payments…?
As you see, the list can go on and on!
Let me hear from you if you have something to share or ask about direct booking sites - I’ll be doing a post on the blog in the near future, and I’d love to include your ideas, suggestions, and thoughts, too! Just hit “reply” to this newsletter and let me know! | | Well, that’s a wrap for today. I’ll be starting off the fall hosting season with my “Today’s Topic” in the next issue, talking about dealing with guest issues. So stay tuned!
If at any time you have a question about something you read here, or something else you’ve seen in the news, please feel free to shoot us an email or simply reply to this bulletin. I’m here for your support, and so looking forward to hearing from you! | | | Check it out: if you’re starting to feel burned out, our host-assist services may be just what you need! |  | | Some of the links in this newsletter are affiliate links for products and services I trust, use, and like.
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