WELKEYS INFO: Mandatory essential amenities on Airbnb

Since June 30, 2018, Airbnb has made "essential amenities" mandatory for all listings on its rental platform. What are these essential amenities, and why did Airbnb make them mandatory? Your property management service explains everything!

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Why provide essential amenities?

Attracting an international clientele

The Airbnb booking platform is international! This means your guests could come from the next town over, a neighboring country, or the other side of the world. Travelers from Japan, Australia, or the United States aren't going to pack sheets and towels in their suitcases. These items take up a lot of space and add weight, the required sheet sizes vary, and if your guests are moving between different bnb rentals during their trip, they don't want the hassle of traveling with damp bath towels. Beyond the practical side for your guests, consider the hygiene aspect as well. When you rent out your property on Airbnb without sheets, you risk your tenants sleeping directly on your duvets and pillows.

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Getting good reviews on Airbnb

Like everyone else, your guests will always remember the first impression they had when entering your short-term rental. Providing clean sheets and towels, some soap, and toilet paper is always a pleasant surprise, especially when your guests arrive late and all the local shops are closed. They can simply settle into their Airbnb comfortably. Furthermore, if you read the reviews guests leave on Airbnb listings carefully, the presence of linens and basic necessities is often highly appreciated.

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Increasing your occupancy rate and achieving Superhost status

Getting good reviews and opening your vacation rental to a more international clientele will help you achieve Superhost status and maximize your occupancy rate. The more welcome your guests feel, the better reviews you will receive; your listing will climb in the search rankings until it reaches the top of the list, becoming more visible and therefore more attractive. It just makes sense, doesn't it?

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What are the essential Airbnb amenities?

To welcome your Airbnb guests in the best possible conditions, your vacation rental must be equipped with:

Toilet paper Sheets One towel per person Soap One pillow per person

Once you have all of these, simply log in to your Airbnb account, then in the "Amenities" section, check the corresponding boxes. Once all your essential amenities are listed, you can rent with peace of mind! Haven't equipped your vacation rental yet?

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Hurry up and do it; your guests are waiting for you! If your short-term rental is located hundreds of miles away, or if you rent out your primary residence while you're on vacation, we understand that you may not have the time to wash sheets, clean, or restock basic necessities. That's why your property management service offers increasingly personalized services. Our Welkeys Premium solution is a full-service management package for your rental. Listing creation, multi-platform distribution, guest communication, check-ins, cleaning, linens... That's what we call an all-inclusive offer!

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