Top Mobile Apps Every Airbnb Host Should Use

[John8566]

Hi everyone! 👋

As Airbnb hosts, we’re always looking for ways to improve our guest experience and streamline our hosting tasks. Technology can be a real game-changer in helping us manage bookings, communicate with guests, and keep our properties in top shape. Here’s a list of some top mobile apps that every host should consider:

1. Guesty for Hosts

• What It Does: This app helps you manage multiple listings from one dashboard, allowing you to handle reservations, automate messages, and sync your calendar.
• Why It's Useful: It saves time by streamlining booking management and reducing double bookings if you’re listing across multiple platforms.

2. Beyond Pricing

• What It Does: Beyond Pricing uses data analytics to automatically set the optimal price for your property based on local demand, season, and events.
• Why It’s Useful: It helps maximize revenue and ensure competitive pricing, especially if you’re managing multiple listings.

3. Properly

• What It Does: Properly lets you coordinate cleaning and maintenance tasks with your team. You can send checklists to cleaners, confirm tasks with photos, and track property conditions.
• Why It’s Useful: It keeps your property in perfect shape, ensuring a great experience for guests with less hassle for you.

4. Ring or Nest (for Security)

• What It Does: These security apps connect to smart cameras and doorbells, so you can monitor your property remotely and receive alerts.
• Why It’s Useful: They add an extra layer of security, particularly for remote hosts, helping you feel at ease when you’re away.

5. Google Keep or Evernote

• What It Does: These are popular note-taking apps that let you store notes, reminders, and guest details.
• Why It’s Useful: You can organize guest preferences, local recommendations, and maintenance notes, all in one place.

6. Expensify or QuickBooks Self-Employed

• What It Does: Both apps help you track expenses, organize receipts, and manage tax information, making it easier to handle finances.
• Why It’s Useful: Keeping track of expenses and understanding profit margins is critical for managing your property effectively.

7. Calm or Headspace (for You!)

• What It Does: These apps are designed to promote relaxation and mindfulness, helping you manage stress and focus.
• Why It’s Useful: Hosting can be hectic, and sometimes you need a break! These apps can help you recharge and handle tasks with a clear mind.

[Hm8]

Thanks for sharing this list! 😊 As a host, I’m always on the lookout for ways to make things smoother, especially when managing everything on my own. I’ve used Beyond Pricing before, and it really helped with setting the right rates.

Curious about Guesty for Hosts—does it work well for syncing multiple calendars? Also, love the idea of using Calm or Headspace for ourselves; hosting can definitely get stressful sometimes! 😅

I’m intrigued by the idea of custom apps, too. If we’re looking for something specific for our properties, would you be open to chatting about potential options? Thanks again for the helpful insights!