About Extra Stan

How we help you rent your apartment without stress

Extra Stan is a practical, content-first platform for short-term rental hosts. We turn real hosting problems into clear guides, trusted service recommendations, and 1:1 support when you need it.

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Our mission

Make hosting feel simple—even when it’s not

Short-term rentals can be rewarding, but the learning curve is real: pricing, guest communication, cleaning standards, photos, maintenance, and the endless “what ifs.” We built Extra Stan to be the calm, reliable place you can come back to—whether you’re listing your first apartment or optimizing your tenth.

Everything we publish is designed to be actionable: checklists, templates, step-by-step walkthroughs, and recommendations you can trust. No fluff—just the stuff that actually moves the needle.

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What we believe

Good hosting is a system, not a personality

The best hosts don’t “wing it.” They build repeatable routines: a clear setup, a reliable cleaning process, a photo-ready space, and a simple way to handle issues. We focus on systems you can run—so your rental works even when you’re busy.

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The team behind Extra Stan

We’re a small team of hosts, writers, and operations nerds who love turning messy real-life hosting into clear, helpful guidance.

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Jelena

Content & Community

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Marko

Operations & Systems

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Ana

Design & Listings

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Ivan

Partnerships & Directory

What hosts say

A few words from people who used our guides, directory, and consultations to make hosting easier.

★★★★★

“The beginner checklist saved me weeks of trial and error. I launched with confidence—and fewer late-night panics.”

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Mika R.

First-time host

★★★★★

“I finally built a cleaning system that stays consistent. The service recommendations were spot on.”

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Paolo S.

2 properties

★★★★★

“The consultation helped me fix pricing and messaging in one call. Bookings improved within days.”

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Trish L.

City apartment host

Want a calmer, more profitable rental?

If you’d like tailored help for your city and property type, book a consultation. We’ll map out next steps you can implement immediately.