Essentials for STR hosting

around big destination events

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The Super Bowl, festivals, Comic-Con – whatever big event your destination is hosting, get ready with these hosting essentials! Whether you’re hosting short-term rentals for the first time or you’ve been doing so for a while, now’s the time to make sure you’re prepared. Browse through these specialized resources to help you be a premier ambassador for a great experience for your guests, your communities, and yourself.

GREAT HOSTING IN TWO EASY STEPS

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STEP 1: MAKE SURE YOUR RENTAL FOLLOWS ALL APPLICABLE LAWS

Hosting is a wonderful way to earn supplemental income and cover many of life’s expenses, especially around destination events. But before you list your home for guests, make sure you can do so within your local laws. Visit your local government website and search “short-term rentals”.

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STEP 2: HOST GREAT GUESTS!

We love that guests stay in short-term rentals while they’re in town for a big event! But while they’re in your property, they’re neighbors, not festivalgoers.

Many local jurisdictions provide Good Neighbor Brochures to help communicate important information to your guests. These include local noise ordinances, occupancy limits, and other policies to help them maintain peaceful enjoyment of our neighborhoods – and avoid penalties that could ruin their stay.

Search “short-term rentals” on your local government website to find yours, or download our workbook to create your own. We recommend sharing this information prior to arrival and displaying it prominently in your property(s).

RESOURCES FOR ANY LOCATION

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GUEST POLICIES AND COMMUNICATIONS TEMPLATES

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SUSTAINABILITY GUIDE: PROPERTY CARE, MARKETING, & MORE

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Trust & Safety for Guests, Owners, and Managers

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How to Prevent Neighbor Complaints

Looking for a privacy-safe noise monitoring solution? Hosts who list on Vrbo can save 50% on NoiseAware devices! Use code VRBO50 at checkout.

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Trust and Safety for Owners and Guests

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NOTIFY VRBO OF A DISRUPTIVE PROPERTY

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ULTIMATE EVENT HOSTING GUIDE

From festivals to the Super Bowl, hosting around big events brings special considerations.

FIND YOUR LOCAL ALLIANCE

Connect with short-term rental hosts in your area. Find your local resources and support.

RESOURCE LIBRARY

Checklists, guides, worksheets and more to elevate and protect your short-term rental hosting.

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