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Dive into tips and Host advice for starting your own Airbnb business.
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Understanding your calendar and booking settings
Set your pricing and availability to help get the reservations you want.
How to earn money on Airbnb
Get tips from Hosts for listing your space and earning money on Airbnb.
Why put your place on Airbnb?
You can turn your extra space into extra income, wherever you are.
How to start a business on Airbnb
Follow these simple steps to start earning money on Airbnb.
Is my space a good fit for Airbnb?
There’s a perfect guest for every space—the key is setting clear expectations.
Getting last-minute bookings
Adding discounts and allowing shorter stays can help fill your calendar.
How Airbnb protects hosts
Host with confidence with our policies and protections.
Hosting on your terms
Host your space your way by adjusting settings and house rules.
Two Superhosts find success sharing their Airstreams
Hosts in Colorado and British Columbia fit big ideas into small spaces.
A teacher finds hosting her spare room educational
Hosting helps her afford a second bedroom—and meet people from around the world.
How a hand-built home helped two Superhosts semi-retire
From the first brick to the first guest, one couple shares their hosting journey.
How Airbnb host Brenda earns retirement income
Hosting has allowed one retiree to keep her family home and support herself.
Superhost spotlight: filling a home with life after loss
A widow recounts how welcoming international guests helped her heal.
Practicing inclusive hospitality and combating bias
Experts outline useful strategies and offer guidance for hosting.
Get started on Airbnb
Learn how to start hosting, from creating your listing to prepping your space.
Bring new life to your farm through hosting
Check out Airbnb’s guide to getting started hosting a farm, ranch, or vineyard.
Tips to help prevent parties at your property
Get details about the global party ban and strategies for avoiding problems.
What happens when guests cancel or change a booking?
Here’s what to expect with your payout when trip plans change.
How search works on Airbnb
Get tips for improving your ranking in search results.
Choose the right cancellation policy for you
Find a policy that works for you and your hosting needs.
What are Airbnb Host Clubs?
Join your local club to get tips from Hosts near you.
Understanding Instant Book
Instant Book can simplify the booking process and help your listing stand out.
Preparing your space—and your guests—for emergencies
Plan ahead with these tips from global health and safety organizations.
How much does Airbnb charge hosts?
Understanding service fees can help you set a pricing strategy.
How a Superhost became an Experience host
Here’s what a musician and Superhost learned on his newest hosting journey.
What hosting regulations apply to you?
Learn where to find info on local laws, taxes, and permits specific to Hosts.
Plan ahead for weather emergencies
Prepare your guests and your space for hurricanes, tornadoes, and extreme heat.
How to prepare your space and guests for wildfires
These expert tips can help you reduce risks and educate guests about safety.
How to expand your business with Experiences
Hosts can go above and beyond by offering inspiring activities.
How AirCover for Hosts works
Top-to-bottom protection is always included and free, whenever you host.
How you’ll get paid for hosting
Learn the basics about when and how you’ll receive payment.