How Are You Preparing for Last-Minute Bookings in 2025?

[Daniel14106]

Last-minute bookings can be both a challenge and an opportunity. How do you handle last-minute reservations in 2025? Do you have any strategies for managing availability, cleaning, or guest communication efficiently? Share your tips for turning last-minute requests into great experiences for both you and your guests.

[Elisa]

Hi @Daniel14106 😊, 

Thank you so much for asking this question here, it’s really interesting!

When did you start hosting?

I’m tagging a few hosts to share how they manage this: @Kelly2345, @Peace-Stays0, @Karody0, @Julian2121, @Kim4581, @Karen4309 and @Ketan21.

Thank you in advance everyone!

It’s also worth checking out this previous conversation about 👉 How do you handle last-minute booking requests? 

Warm regards 🌻

[Helen3]

As a guest what's your interest in host management issues @Daniel14106 

[Fiona256]

Simple - just be prepared for guests at all times. Don't leave work pending. Reply promptly to communications. If you have to be away, organise someone to deal with issues.

[Kim4581]

I am currently less concerned on how to handle last minute bookings and more on how to get bookings at all. It has been a while. Airbnb sent a message that January and February are slow months... but goodness, they were worse than slow.