Airbnb is the world’s undisputed leader of short let stays. Advertising on this platform gives your property a global reach on a personal level, whether you’re advertising an entire property or secret hideaway. It’s available in more than 190 countries and has listings in over 80,000 cities around the world
TripAdvisor is one of the world’s most trusted platforms for reviewing places to visit, eat or stay. With over 490 million monthly active users, it’s a sure fire way to get your property known.
Expedia gives you access to a huge network of affiliate sites including Hotels.com, Hotwire.com, Orbitz, Travelocity, Trivago and Lastminute.com. They’re one of the top-ranking platforms for short let rentals throughout the world.
Zoopla, partnered with Confused.com, gives you ample opportunity to advertise your property to a plethora of potential tenants, especially as they’re a well-known household name.
Plum Guide is more than just a booking platform - it's a benchmark for quality. Their website has over 15 million of the world’s best vacation rentals, holiday homes and short term lets on their website, handpicked from over 25 sites, including Airbnb.
OpenRent gives landlords the ultimate chance of finding the right tenant, all whilst staying in control. With no admin fees and a protected deposit, it’s a safe and easy way to market your property.
Rightmove is the UK’s staple advertising platform for rental properties and gives your listing lots of potential to reach a UK-wide audience. With over 125 million visits a month from its webpage and app, it covers a significant market share for online property searches.
Booking.com is a popular channel for advertising your property to guests worldwide, with a potential to reach over a million visitors across 228 countries on a monthly basis. Its instant booking feature is also a big hit with travellers.
VRBO has over 25 years’ experience in short and long term lets. They have a selection of traditional and unique settings offering a little something for everyone. They’re also part of Expedia, giving you extra reach and earning potential.
Homelike is a convenient place to advertise city-based apartments primarily to guests such as expats and working professionals. It also gives you a Europe-wide reach and easy access to guests looking for a quick turnaround.
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Smarthost manage your home listings, guest and tenant, bookings, payments, cleaning, maintenance and everything in between.
Our unique approach of flexible lettings model smartly balances short and mid term stays to deliver our clients up to 40% more rental revenue than standard long term lets.
Our onboarding specialist will create a standout listing for your property while optimising prices to maximise your rental revenue. Published on Airbnb, booking.com and more.
From crafting standout listings to implementing advanced dynamic pricing and synchronized calendars, we masterfully manage guest relations and property care. Let pros manage the details, so you can focus on your priorities.
Gain optimal visibility with our standout listings created by our experts, distributed across leading online channels.
With innovative technology, we ensure your prices are in line with local demand to maximize your rental revenue.
From the first enquiry to check-out, your guests or tenants will be taken care of 24/7 by Smarthost's professional team of hospitality experts.
Fresh linens, towels, premium toiletries, and regular inspections are all handled by our in-house, hotel-trained cleaning staff.
Whether it’s an out of hours emergency or standard property maintenance, our specialists are on call to tackle any job, big or small.
We take your London based rental property and promote it across various short let platforms, including Airbnb - one of the world’s most popular sites for tourists and business travellers looking for a place to stay. Our team offer a turnkey approach to hosting, whereby qualified staff will create a stand-out description of your property and make it as attractive as possible. They will even carry out a professional photo shoot.
A UK rental agreement should always be executed in accordance with the law. You may already have one at hand or alternatively, not even know where to begin. Either way, we can help. Whether you are a landlord or tenant, you can be rest assured that our lawyers and realtors have the required knowledge and experience, to ensure that you have the relevant paperwork in place.
Airbnb Host will take all the hassle out of finding you the right tenant.
We will inspect your property to ensure it’s ready for hosting.
We then collate all the necessary information to create a stand-out description and advertise your property on various short let platforms.
We’ll also call through any potential clients on our extensive database.
Once a tenant is found, our team will create a booking according to the guest’s requirements
We then take care of the agreement and ensure it’s signed by all parties.
Once all this is in place, the guests are ready to stay.
As part of our service we provide you with a listing of your property’s competitive environment. This provides you with comprehensive market information, advice (legal, technical and economic) and highlights any of your immediate competitors.
By providing you with this information, you will have more confidence in our pricing recommendations and how to use an effective advertising and marketing campaign to increase your occupancy rates.
Our friendly team is always on hand to talk you through this and will strive to take all your needs on board.
Airbnb charges a 15% fee (plus any VAT/GST) on your total earnings. Our management fee, also subject to VAT/GST, is based on your gross income from the platform. You can check out our full range of services here.
During your initial onboarding, we'll give you a handy checklist of essential items, including initial cleaning supplies and guest essentials like toilet paper and toiletries. Our cleaning team will keep these stocked for you, and we'll only charge you the cost price for these items. Airbnb guests are responsible for paying cleaning fees that directly cover our cleaning and laundry services.
Absolutely, we've got you covered on multiple platforms, not just Airbnb. We take your peace of mind seriously, which is why we've partnered with Superhog to offer insurance for bookings made outside of Airbnb. So whether you're listing your property on Homelike, Booking.com, or any other platform, you can be assured that we maintain the same high standards for guest vetting and that your property is protected. It's all part of our commitment to make renting out your space both easy and secure.
At Smarthost, our expert in-house team specializes in delivering professional housekeeping and cleaning services tailored exclusively for Airbnb hosts. We understand the challenges of maintaining a high standard in short-term rentals, from the time-consuming nature of cleaning to the irregularity of guest turnovers. Our service seamlessly manages scheduling, supplies, and all aspects of housekeeping, ensuring your property is consistently immaculate and inviting.
We are focusing on keeping your property sparkling clean and in perfect shape to really make it stand out and boost your earnings. Leave the detailed care of your property to us, and enjoy the freedom to focus on other aspects, confident in the knowledge that your Airbnb is in capable and professional hands.
We will craft engaging and visually appealing listings for your property, complete with high-resolution photos, to showcase its unique features. By strategically placing your listings on leading booking sites like Airbnb and Booking.com and employing dynamic pricing, we boost your property's visibility and secure competitive rates. Our approach includes targeted online marketing campaigns, effective search engine optimization, and exceptional guest communication, all designed to increase your property's exposure and elevate the guest experience, helping you reach the best possible rental performance.
We can have your property listed and open for bookings within 24-48 hours. Once you set the availability, we are ready to host your first guests. You will receive payments twice a month, which provides a reliable and consistent cash flow. It's an excellent opportunity for a promising start to your earnings. Book a free call with one of our expert advisors today.