Why I Became a Host

[Fin974]

A few years ago, I made a life-changing decision.

I hold a Master’s degree in Law. For 15 years, I lived and breathed legal work—rules, deadlines, paperwork, and everything in black and white. Structure was everything.

Then one day I thought, “What if instead of reading complaints… I started reading reviews?” 

And just like that—I became a host.

I started with one apartment and absolutely no clue. I did it all: cleaning, decorating, plumbing (thank you, YouTube), and customer service with overly polite texts and fake smiles. 

Then it happened—a guest left a 5-star review. I cried. Maybe from exhaustion… but also because it meant something.

Law gave me structure. Hosting gave me freedom. And honestly? Way better interior design. 

I discovered a love for creating cozy, welcoming spaces. I live for those guest reactions: “Wow! This looks even better than the photos!” (Taken on my old cracked phone, by the way.)

Fast forward to today—I manage multiple properties, have an amazing team, and sometimes even get to sleep. Hosting isn’t just my job—it’s my therapy, my passion, and my excuse to buy throw pillows and call it “work.”

So, why did I become a host?
To help people feel at home—and to never wear a suit again.

[Zack120]

I own a small RV park. I became interested in tiny houses on wheels, particularly budget builds. I contacted a local builder that I thought might be able to help build these tiny houses. He came over, looked around my property, found a particularly scenic spot, and said "This would be a great place for a tree house." I said, "Let's do it."

I had never heard of Airbnb, but he had, and he had a friend that he thought would be good at running an Airbnb tree house. It didn't work out with that person, but over the years, sometimes I've hired people to mange the tree house, sometimes I've done it myself. It's been a good source of income.

[Rebecca]

Hello @Zack120 👋

I'm tagging the original poster @Fin974 so they can see your reply. That’s quite the story though! You sort of fell into the world of Airbnb by accident. How do you find switching between looking after the tree house and the rest of your park?

[Samarth4]

A few years ago, I made a life-changing decision.

I hold an experience into bnb & Hotel industry For over 12 years, I lived and breathed in this industry . and i love to see smiling faces when i deliver guest service .

Then one day I thought, “Why not create a space where all can reunite and plan reunions" and on this thought I became a host.

I started with one homestel ( Hotel - Hostel - Homestay ) at Rishikesh and absolutely no clue. I did it all: cleaning, decorating, plumbing (thank you, YouTube), and customer service with overly polite texts and fake smiles. 

Then it happened—a guest left a 5-star review. I cried. Maybe from exhaustion… but also because it meant something.

Hospitality industry experience gave me structure. Hosting gave me freedom. And honestly? Way better interior design. 

I discovered a love for creating cozy, welcoming spaces. I live for those guest reactions: “Wow! This looks even better than the photos!” 

Fast forward to today—I manage multiple properties, have an amazing team, and sometimes even get to sleep. Hosting isn’t just my job—it’s my therapy, my passion, and my excuse to buy throw pillows and call it “work.”

Learning every day at UbEx Home - Bnbs based at Rishikesh - Dehradun - Sersi - Kedarnath, Uttarakhand 

Thankyou for your Support airbnb

[Rebecca]

Thanks so much for sharing @Samarth4. What do you think of @Samarth4 story here @Fin974? 

Managing properties across all those spots in Uttarakhand must have its own challenges. How do you keep each place feeling personal? Do you have a favourite little touch you add to your spaces, or does each one have its own vibe? 😊