What would be the title of your hosting biography?

[Bhumika]

Hi everyone,

Hosting is no less than a book, where Hosts pour in their creative ideas and experiences — to create a memorable stay for guests. Be it unforgettable guest stories, creating incredible experiences or finding personal growth and satisfaction as a Host — think about the moments that have added great value to your hosting journey!

If you were to write a book about your life as a Host, what would the title be? 📖✨ Would you be a humorous author, who finds immense joy and quirk in hosting? Or would you be a philosophical Host, who finds great joy in building deeper connections through hosting? We'd love to read the unique title you come up with! 😍

Regards,

Bhumika

[Dr-Jayanthi1]

@Ginette77  awesome 🤩 I’d be paranoid to leave a Polaroid at my independent rental unit- fear of loosing it 😢 I accept it’s great to put good trust on your guests. 
you are a great host 👍👏

[Laurelle3]

Hi @Bhumika it is so good to see the different Hosts on this page and different languages from around the world,

I love the translation underneath so that I can read it without translating myself.

What would my title of my Hosting biography be?

My husbands title would be      A Begginers Guide

Mine would be The Art of Hosting at Our Airbnb.

 another one What Works for Me in My Airbnb, May not Work for You.

[Bhumika]

@Laurelle3  I'm glad you're enjoying seeing all the different hosts and languages on this page 😍. 

I totally love the creative titles you've come up with! Haha, it must be so amazing to team up with your partner in hosting guests. Who loves hosting the most : you or your husband 😉 ? 

That's a great possibility that you've mentioned in the last title. What works for one Host may or may not work for another depending on region, market etc. Food for though! 💡

[Laurelle3]

@Bhumika , my husband and I are a team. When he introduces himself to our guests he says "I'm the Man  and if you need anything give us a call and I will try to fix it.  Alex gets a chuckle from most of the guest - if there is no language barrier.

I am the cleaner, washer and ironing lady. I also do the floors and sweep, vacuum and wash them As well checking all the dishes, pots and pans are clean, all the drawers are put back together , with everything in its place and replaced. 

I call our "Hidden Gem" cottage my dolls house so youcould say I play in i, just getting right for our next guests.

Alex role is the Bed Stripper and bathroom cleaner. Along with mowing the lawns. 

Yes it does take us 4- 5 hours and longer with cups of tea or lunch added to the time.

I have to say I don't know who enjoys it more but I think it is me with the dolls house.

Take care.

Laurelle 

[Bhumika]

Wow @Laurelle3 , you and Alex definitely make a fantastic team 😍 We've read your brilliant tips as well in the Community of how you create welcoming environment for guests. Clearly shows how much effort and hard work you put into it! 👏💖

I'm curious, do you have any memorable stories from working together on the cottage? Perhaps a time when your teamwork really made a difference for your guests?

[Natasha671]

I think I needed this when I started: "The Art of Welcome: Mastering Airbnb Hosting for Exceptional Experiences."

[Bhumika]

Thanks for sharing @Natasha671 ! Have you continued to create your own welcome and hosting strategies since you started? What has been the best tip that has worked greatly for you?

[Pankaj43]

Feel at home 

[Bhumika]

That's a beautiful name @Pankaj43 ! 😍 

Do you have any specific strategies that help you create a welcoming stay for guests? We look forward to learn from your ideas!

[Millie59]

I have been journaling since day one of my hosting journey. My plans are to convert it to a book at some point. My current working title is “Connecting my community to travelers one guess at a time.”

[Bhumika]

@Millie59 , journaling your hosting journey sounds so unique and interesting 😍

Have you noticed any change in your hosting style since you started? What areas have you improved significantly through your hosting adventure?

I love how you've added the phrase "connecting with community" for the title 🤗 That's what hosting is all about, no? 🎉😍

[Millie59]

I do believe I’ve noticed some changes in the beginning. I was seeking to be so perfect that I think I was missing the imperfections of a personal touch in the last 6 to 9 months hosting. I have added more personal touches that my love so much asking my guests to write their experiences in a journal that I placed in one of my homes has been a thrilling example of travelers connecting to the community and the community connecting to travelers, and it truly is what hosting Airbnb is all about 

[Bhumika]

Wow @Millie59 ! Many hosts would agree that having a personal touch to welcome guests adds value to their stay. What sorts of strategies do you follow to create a warm and welcoming space for your guests? Do you share a welcome note or greeting with them, when they arrive?

[Millie59]

To welcome our guests, I do a couple of things. First, I’ve placed a three-ring binder filled with information about local attractions, each accompanied by my personal notes. For instance, for our local history museum, I’ve added a note that says, “Don’t miss the basement—the cobblestone floor alone is worth the visit.” This note helps highlight the basement display, where the actual cobblestone street serves as the flooring, something easy to overlook unless you’ve been there before.

I also leave a handwritten note for our guests, whether it’s to wish them a happy birthday or anniversary, offer congratulations on their wedding, or simply say, “Let me know if you need anything.” It’s my way of showing that I have heard  the reason for their stay and that I’m here if they need me.

[Bhumika]

These are amazing tips @Millie59 😍 Do your guests often compliment you for all these handy information?