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An open road in Wyoming
Personal

Drumroll…our new name is…

This week we’ve got a big announcement…our name is changing! Many moons ago, we launched a little travel blog called bnbNomad. At the time, we were living exclusively in Airbnbs with our pup Odin. The

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Dresser for throw pillows at night
Online Listing

The Airbnb Two Night Minimum

There are a lot of reasons to set a two night minimum. Some hosts use it as a way to try and prevent unauthorized parties thrown by local troublemakers. For others, it’s a strategy to

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clothing in a drawer
Hospitality

Pack this, not that

Your guests forgot their swimsuits. Or their kiddo’s life jacket. Or maybe it’s their hiking boots. Or their winter coats. Now they’ve arrived at your Airbnb, and realized their mistake. They’re staring at your greatest

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Online Listing

Sounds nice…but…

Quick! Answer this question: What is the number one reason potential guests say no to booking your place? Ok, time’s up! What did you come up with? What is your biggest booking blocker? The most

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view off small porch towards sunny backyard
Interior Design

The Itty-Bitty Airbnb

You’ve got a tiny space and you’ve spent a lot of time looking at it. As you try to imagine the possibilities, the vision is fuzzy. Your mind goes in circles. Could this itty-bitty cottage

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Airbnb photos of bedroom
Interior Design

The Bed Is Dusty

The extra bedroom has a dusty bed. We’ve seen this. A lot. Like way more than you’d expect. Incredible Airbnbs that have a spotless master bedroom simultaneously have a second or third bedroom with a

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wooden planks over a pond
Business

Is your Airbnb legal?

Your Airbnb is operating illegally. Maybe. The uncomfortable truth is that you don’t really know. For many hosts, this is how the story unfolds. In the beginning, you found the local compliance piece particularly intimidating.

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