"A dad. A heart attack. And nowhere to stay for 8 weeks."

The Secret Hidden in Airbnb’s Most Wish listed Homes Airbnb’s most wish listed homes offer a fascinating glimpse into the types of stays people dream about. Youde think that the homes topping the lists would be sprawling mansions, luxury penthouses, places with marble and gold taps. Instead they are small – even tiny. A secluded cabin hidden amongst the trees. A rainforest retreat. A stargazing bubble. A lakeside cottage. A rustic hut overlooking the ocean. The common thread

The Guidebook in Airbnb is a great tool to win over guests BEFORE they arrive . I find that booking a holiday is almost as exciting as...

Airbnb reviews are the bane of my hosting existence. Not just the nervous wait of receiving one. Wondering if I might get marked down because the sun didn't shine, the fridge was too cold or the wood in the fireplace burnt a little too quickly. We've all seen them. Some of the reasons hosts receive less than five stars are absolute doozies. And heaven help you if you want Airbnb to remove an unfair review. You've got more chance of teaching a cockatoo to fold a fitted sheet.

By Em Stone | Stay Savvy Everyone's been asking me the same question lately. "Is it still worth starting an Airbnb in Victoria? With the new levy and all the council stuff — is it actually worth doing?" I get it. The headlines have been a little scary. So let me cut through the noise and tell you what I'm actually seeing — as someone who has been hosting on the Mornington Peninsula for 12 years, holds Top 1% status globally, and mentors new hosts every single week as an offic