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    What it's like to host

    Discover how hosting works—and how to run your own business on Airbnb.
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    3 videos
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    Lessons from a private room pro
    Veteran Superhost Marcella offers her favorite tips for sharing your space.
    8 min read
    What’s expected of Hosts?
    Learn about Airbnb’s basic requirements for Hosts, plus tips for 5-star stays.
    5 min read
    How to host on your terms
    Host your space your way by adjusting settings and house rules.
    5 min read
    Is my space a good fit for Airbnb?
    There’s a perfect guest for every space—the key is setting clear expectations.
    3 min read
    Two Superhosts find success sharing their Airstreams
    Hosts in Colorado and British Columbia fit big ideas into small spaces.
    4 min read
    Practicing inclusive hospitality and combating bias
    Experts outline useful strategies and offer guidance for Hosts.
    11 min read
    Introducing the Today tab, your hosting home base
    You’ll find key tools and tasks as soon as you open Airbnb.
    3 min read
    A teacher finds hosting her spare room educational
    Hosting helps her afford a second bedroom—and meet people from around the world.
    2 min read
    Superhost spotlight: filling a home with life after loss
    A widow recounts how welcoming international guests helped her heal.
    4 min read
    How Airbnb host Brenda earns retirement income
    Hosting has allowed one retiree to keep her family home and support herself.
    3 min read
    How a hand-built home helped two Superhosts semi-retire
    From the first brick to the first guest, one couple shares their hosting journey.
    4 min read
    How to expand your business with Experiences
    Hosts can go above and beyond by offering inspiring activities.
    3 min read
    How a Superhost became an Experience host
    Here’s what a musician and Superhost learned on his newest hosting journey.
    4 min read
    Tips for a simple hosting routine
    Make hosting easier with tech tools, smart planning, and help from your friends.
    4 min read
    A couple shares their haven in the woods
    Two tiny house enthusiasts embrace the flexibility of hosting
    2 min video
    Understanding hosting best practices
    From responding quickly to avoiding cancellations, here’s what to focus on.
    3 min read
    Get started on Airbnb
    Learn how to start hosting, from creating your listing to prepping your space.
    3 min read
    A father hosts a more accessible space
    A Superhost whose son is a wheelchair user appeals to guests with disabilities
    2 min read
    A small business owner tries hosting on the side
    How a young entrepreneur paid off her dream getaway by hosting it when she’s away.
    2 min read
    A teacher funds her retirement through hosting
    Sharing her sheep-shearing shed on Airbnb adds fun and financial flexibility.
    2 min video
    A mother hosts the home she wants to keep
    Hosting allows her to hold onto the house she loves while being a full-time mom.
    4 min video
    Bring new life to your farm through hosting
    Check out Airbnb’s guide to getting started hosting a farm, ranch, or vineyard.
    1 min read
    Hosting helps this Texas rancher expand his pristine land
    The Superhost reinvests his earnings back into his vast Texas ranch.
    3 min read
    A couple’s journey to hosting the treehouse of their dreams
    By listing their primary residence, these hosts saved for their passion project.
    24 min read
    Hosts help their guests connect with nature in rural Italy
    Sharing their manor, ancient tower, and Experiences lets them celebrate the land.
    3 min read
    One host’s tiny houses help fulfill big dreams
    A Superhost shares his secrets to success hosting unique stays in Atlanta.
    4 min read
    A young mother hosts a tent stay for couples to get away
    The glamping site quickly became this Superhost’s ticket to financial flexibility.
    18 min read
    A couple shares their farm—and a broader vision for the land
    Two farmers hope to inspire others to consider hosting farm stays.
    4 min read
    A nomadic duo's tiny houses let guests reconnect with nature
    These backpackers-turned-Superhosts help guests experience luxury with less.
    4 min read
    Unique ways to host on Airbnb
    From tiny houses to treehouses, discover more about hosting unique stays.
    3 min read
    Wisdom at work: An interview with Chip Conley
    The hospitality expert discusses his new book and why wisdom in hosting matters.
    4 min read
    Lessons from interviewing 300 Airbnb hosts
    An author shares how any business can learn from Airbnb’s key principles.
    7 min read
    10 ways to give back during the holidays and beyond
    Do good with Airbnb’s philanthropic programs, and be inspired by other hosts.
    5 min read
    Understanding response rate and acceptance rate
    Learn how these rates work, why they matter, and find out how to improve yours.
    6 min read
    Lessons from a private room pro
    Veteran Superhost Marcella offers her favorite tips for sharing your space.
    8 min read
    What’s expected of Hosts?
    Learn about Airbnb’s basic requirements for Hosts, plus tips for 5-star stays.
    5 min read
    How to host on your terms
    Host your space your way by adjusting settings and house rules.
    5 min read
    Is my space a good fit for Airbnb?
    There’s a perfect guest for every space—the key is setting clear expectations.
    3 min read
    Two Superhosts find success sharing their Airstreams
    Hosts in Colorado and British Columbia fit big ideas into small spaces.
    4 min read
    Practicing inclusive hospitality and combating bias
    Experts outline useful strategies and offer guidance for Hosts.
    11 min read
    Introducing the Today tab, your hosting home base
    You’ll find key tools and tasks as soon as you open Airbnb.
    3 min read
    A teacher finds hosting her spare room educational
    Hosting helps her afford a second bedroom—and meet people from around the world.
    2 min read
    Superhost spotlight: filling a home with life after loss
    A widow recounts how welcoming international guests helped her heal.
    4 min read
    How Airbnb host Brenda earns retirement income
    Hosting has allowed one retiree to keep her family home and support herself.
    3 min read
    How a hand-built home helped two Superhosts semi-retire
    From the first brick to the first guest, one couple shares their hosting journey.
    4 min read
    How to expand your business with Experiences
    Hosts can go above and beyond by offering inspiring activities.
    3 min read
    How a Superhost became an Experience host
    Here’s what a musician and Superhost learned on his newest hosting journey.
    4 min read
    Tips for a simple hosting routine
    Make hosting easier with tech tools, smart planning, and help from your friends.
    4 min read
    A couple shares their haven in the woods
    Two tiny house enthusiasts embrace the flexibility of hosting
    2 min video
    Understanding hosting best practices
    From responding quickly to avoiding cancellations, here’s what to focus on.
    3 min read
    Get started on Airbnb
    Learn how to start hosting, from creating your listing to prepping your space.
    3 min read
    A father hosts a more accessible space
    A Superhost whose son is a wheelchair user appeals to guests with disabilities
    2 min read
    A small business owner tries hosting on the side
    How a young entrepreneur paid off her dream getaway by hosting it when she’s away.
    2 min read
    A teacher funds her retirement through hosting
    Sharing her sheep-shearing shed on Airbnb adds fun and financial flexibility.
    2 min video
    A mother hosts the home she wants to keep
    Hosting allows her to hold onto the house she loves while being a full-time mom.
    4 min video
    Bring new life to your farm through hosting
    Check out Airbnb’s guide to getting started hosting a farm, ranch, or vineyard.
    1 min read
    Hosting helps this Texas rancher expand his pristine land
    The Superhost reinvests his earnings back into his vast Texas ranch.
    3 min read
    A couple’s journey to hosting the treehouse of their dreams
    By listing their primary residence, these hosts saved for their passion project.
    24 min read
    Hosts help their guests connect with nature in rural Italy
    Sharing their manor, ancient tower, and Experiences lets them celebrate the land.
    3 min read
    One host’s tiny houses help fulfill big dreams
    A Superhost shares his secrets to success hosting unique stays in Atlanta.
    4 min read
    A young mother hosts a tent stay for couples to get away
    The glamping site quickly became this Superhost’s ticket to financial flexibility.
    18 min read
    A couple shares their farm—and a broader vision for the land
    Two farmers hope to inspire others to consider hosting farm stays.
    4 min read
    A nomadic duo's tiny houses let guests reconnect with nature
    These backpackers-turned-Superhosts help guests experience luxury with less.
    4 min read
    Unique ways to host on Airbnb
    From tiny houses to treehouses, discover more about hosting unique stays.
    3 min read
    Wisdom at work: An interview with Chip Conley
    The hospitality expert discusses his new book and why wisdom in hosting matters.
    4 min read
    Lessons from interviewing 300 Airbnb hosts
    An author shares how any business can learn from Airbnb’s key principles.
    7 min read
    10 ways to give back during the holidays and beyond
    Do good with Airbnb’s philanthropic programs, and be inspired by other hosts.
    5 min read
    Understanding response rate and acceptance rate
    Learn how these rates work, why they matter, and find out how to improve yours.
    6 min read

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