{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"","title":"EP159: Safety Tips for Female Airbnb Hosts","description":"Women who are potential Airbnb hosts may hesitate to join the platform due to safety concerns. The homesharing site’s non-discrimination policy doesn’t allow you to accept only female guests, but there are measures you can take to attract the type of person you feel comfortable sharing your home with.
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\nKathleen Forest is a Superhost is the DC suburb of Arlington, Virginia. Since her listing went live in February of 2017, she has had much success and accrued 42 positive reviews. Because her husband is often traveling for work and she has two sons, Kathleen had concerns about listing a room in their family home on Airbnb, but she has developed strategies to set forth clear expectations and establish boundaries with guests.
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\nListen in as Kathleen shares the precautions she has taken to protect herself and her sons, her approach to the Instant Book feature, and her suggestions for hosts with children. Learn to design a listing that appeals to your ideal guest so that you feel comfortable and safe!
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\nTopics Covered
\nHow to attract your ideal guest
\n•\tDesign listing to attract target audience (‘ideally suited to solo female travelers and couples’)
\n•\tDecorate specifically for that demographic
\n•\tOffer features that might appeal to ideal guest
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\nPrecautions Kathleen has taken to protect herself and her sons
\n•\tProfile photo with husband
\n•\t‘We’ language in communication with guests
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\nHow Kathleen approaches Instant Book
\n•\tWeighed the options (takes away control, but generates traffic)
\n•\tDecided to turn on, but set to approve guests without reviews
\n•\tDeclines guests who make her uncomfortable
\n•\tSeeks additional info about guests without reviews (research social media, reach out to increase comfort level)
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\nHow Kathleen establishes boundaries with guests
\n•\tKid-friendly quiet hours (10p-6a)
\n•\tExplicitly stated rules (no illegal substances, no firearms, no unregistered guests)
\n•\tAdvertises just room, rather than inviting guests to hang out in living room, etc.
\n•\t‘Penguin’ reference to ensure guest read entire listing
\n•\tKeypad lock on front door alerts when people are in and out
\n•\tKeypad locks on all bedroom doors prevent theft, ensure safety
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\nUnique aspects of Kathleen’s Airbnb
\n•\tGuestbook in room
\n•\tLocal tips for riding DC metro
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\nKathleen’s suggestions for hosts with children
\n•\tGet buy-in from your kids
\n•\tExplain benefits of necessary sacrifices
\n•\tBuild in breaks from hosting
\n•\tSit down and discuss if they push back
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\nKathleen’s general tips for Airbnb hosts
\n•\tStart hosting and your niche will become apparent
\n•\tIf you don’t like hosting or there isn’t enough demand, you can always stop
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\nThis episode is sponsored by Hostfully.com where you can create a custom digital guidebook for your guests!
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