Guest Blog

STR stands for short-term rental. Airbnb is a platform, not a property type. Here is what those words actually mean and why it matters to you as a guest.

Superhost, Premier Host, Guest Favorite, and reviews exist for a reason. Here is how to read those signals, find the host behind the listing, and book direct once you know they are worth it.

Instant Book on means the host needs bookings and cannot afford to say no. Instant Book off means they can. Here is what you filter out when you search only for Instant Book properties.

Three smoke detectors in one room. Dogs on a leash. No zip line. A life ring at the river. Most house rules that feel arbitrary come from local ordinances or insurance requirements. Here is what they actually mean.

Searching for housing for a summer internship or a two-month stay? Your search comes up empty for a specific reason. Here is what the 28-night wall is and how to work around it.

A booking request is not a confirmed reservation. Hosts review every request and can say no. Here is what to include and how to get approved on the first try.

You listed your infant. Your host never saw them. Every prior host loved you but that is not the whole picture. Here is what hosts actually look at before they say yes.

Yes. Your infant is part of your party and your host should know they are coming. The problem: Airbnb does not include infants in the guest count your host sees. Here is how to close that gap before check-in.

ID verification, rental agreements, check-in instructions. Here is what the host needs from you between confirmation and arrival and what happens if you ignore it.

Before you unpack, before you touch anything: take photos. Here is the arrival checklist every guest should follow to protect themselves and start the stay right.

If something is broken or not right, contact the host now. Not in the review. Here is how to handle issues, when to reach out, and what to do when something goes wrong.

Do not start the dishwasher. Do not wash the sheets. Do not strip the bed. Here is what actually happens when guests try to help at checkout and what to do instead.

A five-star review with one complaint can bury a host. And the reviews you leave are visible to future hosts deciding whether to accept your next request. Here is how to write a review that is fair to everyone.

You used the OTA to find someone worth trusting. Now you want to come back. Here is how to find your host's direct booking channel, skip the service fee, and book through Houfy.

We are dog people. Here is exactly what we have waiting for your dog when you arrive. And where to get it for home.

We get this question all the time. Here’s what’s in the shower at Toccoa Currents and exactly where to get it for home.