One thing I think adds to a place is those cord LED lights that come in spheres or cactus shapes or whatever. They're cheap and come in some pretty fancy varieties with remotes. You can put them on curtains, around those hanging chairs, rims of a pergola, a bed, anywhere. Romantic and Instagramy
We got a goodland wood fired hot tub. Avoids most of the issues. Certainly doesn’t break and doesn’t need any electric hookup. Its the purest outdoor bathing experience. Skips the chemicals too. People love it
@@lexieb7053 Cleaner drains it, rinses it, might scrub every other time, then good to go again for the next guest to fill up. It's brilliant because guests do the work of heating while enjoying the process.
Rob! You’re the man! My wife and I are starting our Air Bnb journey with our backyard studio here in Tucson, AZ. Your channel has been immensely helpful. Thank you! Also, Josh David and I have been friends since 2012. Crazy to see him cheesin on your roof. I thought I recognized that cute pergola! Might need to have him come out to Tucson soon 🤔💡
Loved the intro to the intro. Lol. I just change my hot tub in pigeon forge. My first guests on Airbnb ripped me to shreds (basically my tech guy was supposed to put up a smart tv and he left the box in the living room). The cleaners forgot to move the box and the screws when the tech guy installed the tv. Now I have 2 five star reviews and a the initial is 1 star. Since that first guests all the others have been excellent. I’m not revamping my cabin (within budget, this shit is wayyyy more than I planned to spend). Changed the screens for the enclosed back deck. Got the cabin stained. Getting 2 photo shoots, added more decor, changed some small appliances, added more dinnerware, changed the cabin quilts, initial ones sucked. Added an arcade game, child stroller, more blankets, more pillows, more EVERYTHING. Definitely can’t an outdoor space but I did add more family games for the porch/deck. Can’t do an accent wall or wallpaper in my cabin. Great video.
We put in a hot tub for our airbnb. I recommend a pool instead. No one ever follows the hot tub rules which are put in place to keep the water quality good. Be prepared to do DAILY maintenance and know that you will have days where you go down and it is in such a state that you need to drain and refill it and have it ready for your next guest which could be a serious time crunch. Also if you are on a well you will more than likely need to truck water in to refill it. It certainly does draw the guests in though, but my advice is just be prepared for the maintenance and work that it takes.
@@jakejackson2291 Draining??!! There is no possible way we would be able to drain it after each guest. We are rural and have a well for water so we need to truck water in in a large 1000litre tote. It takes 2 trips to fill the tub. Plus cleaning it like that takes at least the entire day and then sit overnight with the chemicals in it. That is a huge waste of water, time and money. Seems a bit extreme. A normal hot tub in your home gets drained every 3 months or so. We have done ours every 3 weeks because so many different people use it.
@foxfloofhandy Simple things, like showering right before getting in to remove any products and body oils from their skin. No food or drink, or smoking inside the tub. But then even excess laundry soap in bathing suits can cause the water to be cloudy. I find Showering beforehand is definitely the most important rule guests should follow.
@@ashleydempsey-henshoney7583 That last one wouldn't have occurred to me, thanks. A Google search for how to keep a hot tub clean brought up a mess I didn't feel like sifting through. The host of my first stay will appreciate it.
If you don't have a hot tub in a mountain market like the Smokies or Blue Ridge, you will be the last booked cabins. Even in beach markets where is still gets cold like northern Gulf coast properties a hot tub will set you apart!
Hot tub? No way. We are very fortunate that most of our rental portfolio consists of beachfront or lakefront properties. It's so much easier when Mother Nature is maintaining the water feature.
Here in Brazil, in a couple of “beach cities” where I have AirBnBs running, you can’t have a house without a pool, no matter how close you are to the beach, or it won’t rent. Kinda ironic. I agree with you and prefer to enjoy nature’s water features, but people are weird 😅
Thanks for the videos. Always on point. My question is: What do you think about switching to an electric fireplace gas fireplace? the property is located in northern GA (mountains). Will electric fireplace hurt average daily rate or overall profits? thanks
Hey! I found your airbnb listings and see that you recently have had a few bad reviews on multiple properties. Why do you think that is? And do you listen to your guests complaints and improve your properties or do you find that its too expensive to fix all the issues people complain about? Thanks!
Anything that can be fixed, will be fixed regardless of cost (within a reasonable range of course). If a guest states they wanted a particular item or that the place was missing an item, we’ll usually buy the item to mitigate the issue from happening again. Some markets in particular are very tough to work in due to the vendor shortage. So basically, it depends. Bad reviews happen. It’s a numbers game when you’ve got thousands of reviews.
I enjoy the VERY meta moment of watching a Guesty ad during your video that you're starring in, knowing that you're getting the ad revenue for it. You are the maestro.
this is just what I want to hear as I have been considering getting a hot tub - which I would certainly like to use and murals are also on my want list!!!!!
Have you tried incentivizing your cleaners with every 5 star review they receive for cleanliness? I think it might make them more conscientious about doing a good job if they knew there was a bonus attached. 🤷🏻♀️
I concur with the 1st tip Hot Tub brings the money. My highest booking ever was because of a hot tub… but I had to refund the stay because I didn’t have a hot tub. I just accidentally clicked the tab I had one.
Once you started asking others about a good feature for their Airbnb, I immediately thought of a space where it’s “instagramy.” People love to post things especially if they’re traveling. I love the last one!
Love the tips❤️ Murals are Cool! Accent textured Wall is awesome! Decks & Outdoor Space- YESSSSS! Obsessed with cleaning my own Airbnb I do it myself so I'm afraid to have somebody else do it as good as me so I feel you! Getting ready for my Airbnb guests for the holiday week!! ❤️
Great video, Rob! A hot tub with string lights along with a nice patio is definitely a major reason why people choose my airbnb over others. Guests who book tell me that all the time! Never really thought of featured walls, because I feel like a really good painting along with design can have a similar effect while keeping cost down. Makes sense to have that wow factor if your competition is high though. I like the idea either way!
@@Robuilt interesting. My 3 properties are booked solid until mid September. I get very few last minutes bookings. Btw, we will be neighbors. Just got a property in Berkeley Springs :)
One thing I think adds to a place is those cord LED lights that come in spheres or cactus shapes or whatever. They're cheap and come in some pretty fancy varieties with remotes. You can put them on curtains, around those hanging chairs, rims of a pergola, a bed, anywhere. Romantic and Instagramy
We got a goodland wood fired hot tub. Avoids most of the issues. Certainly doesn’t break and doesn’t need any electric hookup. Its the purest outdoor bathing experience. Skips the chemicals too. People love it
How do you find emptying it each time? I’m worried about that part but they look amazing!
@@lexieb7053 Cleaner drains it, rinses it, might scrub every other time, then good to go again for the next guest to fill up. It's brilliant because guests do the work of heating while enjoying the process.
Rob! You’re the man! My wife and I are starting our Air Bnb journey with our backyard studio here in Tucson, AZ. Your channel has been immensely helpful. Thank you! Also, Josh David and I have been friends since 2012. Crazy to see him cheesin on your roof. I thought I recognized that cute pergola! Might need to have him come out to Tucson soon 🤔💡
I was in Tucson last week. First time there. I REALLY liked it.
Yo! Im in mesa. Not too far man. Would be fun to connect. I’ve got a few airbnbs myself
Loved the intro to the intro. Lol. I just change my hot tub in pigeon forge. My first guests on Airbnb ripped me to shreds (basically my tech guy was supposed to put up a smart tv and he left the box in the living room). The cleaners forgot to move the box and the screws when the tech guy installed the tv. Now I have 2 five star reviews and a the initial is 1 star. Since that first guests all the others have been excellent. I’m not revamping my cabin (within budget, this shit is wayyyy more than I planned to spend). Changed the screens for the enclosed back deck. Got the cabin stained. Getting 2 photo shoots, added more decor, changed some small appliances, added more dinnerware, changed the cabin quilts, initial ones sucked. Added an arcade game, child stroller, more blankets, more pillows, more EVERYTHING. Definitely can’t an outdoor space but I did add more family games for the porch/deck. Can’t do an accent wall or wallpaper in my cabin. Great video.
I loved the idea of bringing in other hosts! Created a really nice different video
We put in a hot tub for our airbnb. I recommend a pool instead. No one ever follows the hot tub rules which are put in place to keep the water quality good.
Be prepared to do DAILY maintenance and know that you will have days where you go down and it is in such a state that you need to drain and refill it and have it ready for your next guest which could be a serious time crunch. Also if you are on a well you will more than likely need to truck water in to refill it. It certainly does draw the guests in though, but my advice is just be prepared for the maintenance and work that it takes.
You should be draining and cleaning the hot tub after every single guest. That’s what our cleaners do for all of ours. Makes our life a lot easier
@@jakejackson2291 Draining??!! There is no possible way we would be able to drain it after each guest.
We are rural and have a well for water so we need to truck water in in a large 1000litre tote. It takes 2 trips to fill the tub. Plus cleaning it like that takes at least the entire day and then sit overnight with the chemicals in it. That is a huge waste of water, time and money. Seems a bit extreme.
A normal hot tub in your home gets drained every 3 months or so. We have done ours every 3 weeks because so many different people use it.
How does a guest prevent this?
@foxfloofhandy Simple things, like showering right before getting in to remove any products and body oils from their skin. No food or drink, or smoking inside the tub. But then even excess laundry soap in bathing suits can cause the water to be cloudy. I find Showering beforehand is definitely the most important rule guests should follow.
@@ashleydempsey-henshoney7583 That last one wouldn't have occurred to me, thanks. A Google search for how to keep a hot tub clean brought up a mess I didn't feel like sifting through. The host of my first stay will appreciate it.
How to level up, sharpen your kitchen knives regularly;-) great hospitality is all in the details.
If you don't have a hot tub in a mountain market like the Smokies or Blue Ridge, you will be the last booked cabins. Even in beach markets where is still gets cold like northern Gulf coast properties a hot tub will set you apart!
The vocals brother! Nice intro!! Airbnb must be your second gift...
This video was great, definitely need a part 2
Great voice Rob keep singing brother!
Hot tub? No way. We are very fortunate that most of our rental portfolio consists of beachfront or lakefront properties. It's so much easier when Mother Nature is maintaining the water feature.
Here in Brazil, in a couple of “beach cities” where I have AirBnBs running, you can’t have a house without a pool, no matter how close you are to the beach, or it won’t rent. Kinda ironic. I agree with you and prefer to enjoy nature’s water features, but people are weird 😅
Gold information man thanks for sharing!
Thanks Rob, and company great ideas.
I love Murals and Accent Walls 🤩
292 nights a year is a dream! Living in the Northeast on the coast, the season for rentals is much shorter....
Ha! I booked an Airbnb BECAUSE it had a hot tub, and all my kids got a rash. So I’m with you Rob in not loving them.
ooo I love that mural idea!! I think that's such a great way to market as well. People can take cute insta pics and tag your airbnb!
What are your thoughts on wood burning hot tubs for glamping spots? They look cool but seem labour intensive…
Great video. Loved the feature wall ideas from Kai especially but all great tips! Thanks man!
Thanks for the videos. Always on point. My question is: What do you think about switching to an electric fireplace gas fireplace? the property is located in northern GA (mountains). Will electric fireplace hurt average daily rate or overall profits? thanks
You should sing more bro. sittin over here with angel pipes low key
Hey! I found your airbnb listings and see that you recently have had a few bad reviews on multiple properties. Why do you think that is? And do you listen to your guests complaints and improve your properties or do you find that its too expensive to fix all the issues people complain about? Thanks!
Anything that can be fixed, will be fixed regardless of cost (within a reasonable range of course). If a guest states they wanted a particular item or that the place was missing an item, we’ll usually buy the item to mitigate the issue from happening again. Some markets in particular are very tough to work in due to the vendor shortage. So basically, it depends. Bad reviews happen. It’s a numbers game when you’ve got thousands of reviews.
Great info thanks!!!
I enjoy the VERY meta moment of watching a Guesty ad during your video that you're starring in, knowing that you're getting the ad revenue for it. You are the maestro.
lol you hit them vocals in the beginning
Rod! In your Smoky Pregola project consider building a higher fence around hot tub! You don’t want your drunk guests to fall off it 😅😝
Keep it up rob you’re doing great!
this is just what I want to hear as I have been considering getting a hot tub - which I would certainly like to use and murals are also on my want list!!!!!
Have you tried incentivizing your cleaners with every 5 star review they receive for cleanliness? I think it might make them more conscientious about doing a good job if they knew there was a bonus attached. 🤷🏻♀️
Plus add that extra 13% occupancy to your already 80%. 93% occupancy x 39$ = 12,174 if I know my math, which admittedly isn’t my stronger subject
I loved the great ideas to level up!! We did wallpaper feature walls in each room, everyone absolutely loves it!! 😍🤩
Anybody else thought he was gonna say “thiiissss iiissss howw we start it…” *input this is how we do it song“
Great video thanks
How about creating a theme rooms?
Probably $35K or so on that build in Tennessee.
Caleb is so funny.
Robs , videos are more entertaining than , 99% of content creators , think that’s why his channel grew so fast . Keep up the good work
Cowboy pool, haha. I like that
I concur with the 1st tip Hot Tub brings the money. My highest booking ever was because of a hot tub… but I had to refund the stay because I didn’t have a hot tub. I just accidentally clicked the tab I had one.
Thanks!
Love these videos Rob!!
Thanks for being funny while delivering amazing info
Good info! Thank man
Are we not gon talk about how rob was hitting those notes in the intro ??
I guess not. lol
Once you started asking others about a good feature for their Airbnb, I immediately thought of a space where it’s “instagramy.” People love to post things especially if they’re traveling. I love the last one!
Love the tips❤️ Murals are Cool!
Accent textured Wall is awesome!
Decks & Outdoor Space- YESSSSS!
Obsessed with cleaning my own Airbnb I do it myself so I'm afraid to have somebody else do it as good as me so I feel you!
Getting ready for my Airbnb guests for the holiday week!! ❤️
How can I earn money more
Thanks dude great tips happy to be apart of the tips.
Never dissapoint with these informational videos 🔥
Part 2 bro
Have you considered letting the sides grow longer or the top shorter? I prefer a symmetrical hairstyle.
Rob,
Have you seen demand for a cold plung + hot tub (or sauna)setup that seems all the rage right now?
mural!
Great video!
Who’s Caleb? He does a great editing your videos.
I’ve work
4th person to like!!! Take that host campers!
Holy sh*@t. You can really harmonize! I think we can all agree that you should keep adding lil singing parts to the videos. Great job Caleb! 👏🏽
Great video, Rob! A hot tub with string lights along with a nice patio is definitely a major reason why people choose my airbnb over others. Guests who book tell me that all the time! Never really thought of featured walls, because I feel like a really good painting along with design can have a similar effect while keeping cost down. Makes sense to have that wow factor if your competition is high though. I like the idea either way!
An intro; talking about an intro 😹😹
Feature walls and murals we're great take aways for me🎆🎆🎆🎆Thanks for sharing!
I looked at your Airbnbs Rob and most have almost no bookings. Huh? That includes your $3m place in AZ.
About 90% of my bookings come in 1-5 days before the reservation date. It used to be 2-3 weeks beforehand.
@@Robuilt interesting. My 3 properties are booked solid until mid September. I get very few last minutes bookings. Btw, we will be neighbors. Just got a property in Berkeley Springs :)
@@Robuilt What do you reckon is causing the huge drop in lead time Rob? Is the Airbnb business getting that much worse?
@@Robuilt by the way, I really appreciate that you are willing to share your Airbnb listings, it makes you that much more credible!
Deez
Just get to the point pls.
Stop with babbling. It's irritating.