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
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”.
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
FROM RENT RESPONSIBLY
GUEST POLICIES AND COMMUNICATIONS TEMPLATES
FROM RENT RESPONSIBLY
SUSTAINABILITY GUIDE: PROPERTY CARE, MARKETING, & MORE
FROM VRBO
Trust & Safety for Guests, Owners, and Managers
FROM VRBO
How to Prevent Neighbor Complaints
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FROM VRBO
Trust and Safety for Owners and Guests
FROM VRBO
NOTIFY VRBO OF A DISRUPTIVE PROPERTY
MORE RESOURCES FROM RENT RESPONSIBLY
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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