Guides • Beginner
Start hosting your apartment—without the stress
A practical, step-by-step starter guide for first-time short-term rental hosts. Get your space ready, set up listings, and welcome your first guests with confidence.
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Your first 7 days to go live
Follow this simple plan to prepare your apartment, publish your listing, and handle your first booking.
Day 1: Define your offer
Choose your target guest (solo, couples, families), set house rules, and decide what’s included (Wi‑Fi, workspace, self check‑in).
Day 2: Prep the space
Do a deep clean, remove clutter, and set up essentials: fresh linens, towels, soap, and a basic kitchen kit.
Day 3: Safety + basics
Add a smoke alarm, first-aid kit, clear emergency info, and a simple “how things work” note (Wi‑Fi, hot water, AC).
Day 4–7: Listing + launch
Take bright photos, write a clear title + description, set pricing and availability, then publish and be ready to respond fast.
Beginner essentials
The three things that make hosting easier
If you only focus on three areas at the start, make it these. Each one prevents the most common beginner mistakes.
