Do you have a Co-host, or are you a Co-host yourself?

Quincy
Community Manager
Community Manager
London, United Kingdom

Do you have a Co-host, or are you a Co-host yourself?

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Hello everyone,

 

Having extra help with hosting can sometimes be fundamental to offer an excellent service. This is where a Co-host could play a very important role for Hosts. Delegating activities such as check-in, check-out, cleaning or responding to guest messages could be some of the tasks you as a Host could pass on to your Co-host. 

 

I have seen conversations regarding Co-hosting, with topics varying from those looking for Co-hosting services to discussions about how much commission one should pay to their Co-hosts, and even how Hosts manage their Co-hosts. 

 

Do you have a Co-host for your listing(s), or are you a Co-host yourself? Have you considered using one (or multiple) on a temporary basis? 

 

I look forward to reading your replies!

 

Quincy 

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She delivers the keys sometimes, depending on the guest arrival time , she cleans the house , do laundry , and she can go to the house when the guests want , cook , if they have kids she can stay with them , she’s been working with me for 12 years now , and I trust her with the guest .

Quincy
Community Manager
Community Manager
London, United Kingdom

Wow, that's amazing to hear @Veruska10! Is she co-hosting more properties? 

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Just one for now , hopefully in the fire we want to have more properties 

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Evelyn918
Level 2
Kelseyville, CA

I am new to the rental room business.  I am not a co-host. I am not sure what a co-cost does nor what one would charge  for their services. 

I have read a little on co-host but I  didn't finish advertisement.

Quincy
Community Manager
Community Manager
London, United Kingdom

Welcome to the Airbnb family @Evelyn918Co-Hosts help Hosts to take care of their home and guests depending on which tasks you want to assign them. More info on what a Co-host is can be found here 👀 

 

Also, since you mentioned that you're still setting up your listing, I thought I'd share this very helpful article 👈 which is about asking for listing critique on the Community should you wish to receive some tips and feedback on your listing 😊

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Michelle3479
Level 2
Leicester, United Kingdom

I don’t have a co-host as I have quite a few friends who can support f I am away or can’t get to the property to let the guest in. So I guess they are unofficial Co-hosts!

Quincy
Community Manager
Community Manager
London, United Kingdom

That's great to hear @Michelle3479. I had my cousin help me out on numerous occasions! 

 

How long have they been helping you with hosting tasks for? 

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Michelle3479
Level 2
Leicester, United Kingdom

Probably for about 2 years now.

Quincy
Community Manager
Community Manager
London, United Kingdom

Amazing, I guess everything has been working out well for you then by the sounds of it! @Michelle3479

 

It's always great to get some help from those close to you 😊

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Adnan97
Level 2
Datça, Türkiye

Good luck to the entire Airbnb family,
I own a house I own a house I am in the business of renting rooms.

Quincy
Community Manager
Community Manager
London, United Kingdom

Welcome to the Community Center @Adnan97! Do you make use of multiple co-hosts? 🙂

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Hello Quincy, yes, hopefully, she will complete her final exams soon and have some free time to join me again. ‌‌

Quincy
Community Manager
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London, United Kingdom

Hopefully, all goes well @Inas120

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Hello Fellows, Thanks for inviting me to share my experience!

 

Well, At the start of my hosting journey, I was lucky enough to have my daughter as a co-host.  I could not have even considered hosting without her. She provided me with invaluable support, and in appreciation, I designed a commission cheque for her for every visit, I named it from "Mummy Organization 🤗", which was so funny!

We went through several enjoyable moments, stressful situations, valuable lessons, and successful achievements, all together.


Unfortunately, her summer vacation came to an end last year and I have been hosting on my own since then, which has been exhausting!

 

Let me tell you that having a co-host is essential, particularly if they are trustworthy, reliable, and an excellent communicator.

 

Wishing you a great hosting experience! 🌿