GOODTIP WELKEYS: Making your Airbnb family-friendly

Your vacation rental is attracting more and more travelers this summer. Have you noticed that many families are booking your Airbnb listing? Is your property ready to welcome the whole crew? Follow your property management team's tips to make your Airbnb family-friendly!

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Ensure a secure vacation rental

Your guests want an unforgettable stay in your vacation rental, but above all, they want their children to be safe. One of the things guests appreciate most during their vacation is relaxing in your garden. To ensure their little ones can play safely outdoors, make sure your garden is properly fenced. Additionally, if you have a pool, we highly recommend installing a safety cover. Inside your Airbnb, consider installing safety gates at the top and bottom of your stairs.

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Making your rental "kid-friendly"

Kid-friendly simply means your Airbnb should be equipped to welcome children. For example, install a crib or a travel cot in one of the bedrooms, a changing table in the bathroom, a high chair in the dining room, a baby bathtub, and plastic cutlery. These items will be greatly appreciated by your guests, especially since they won't have to pack them! For older children, you could provide a collection of DVDs and age-appropriate games—after all, aren't some of your best memories from your own family vacations?

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Suggest age-appropriate activities

Provide a list of activities to make your guests' stay unforgettable. Highlight family-friendly spots and show them everything there is to do around your Airbnb! Feel free to compile these in a guidebook with useful information like opening days and hours, minimum age requirements, and the distance from your rental. Finally, these amenities are major selling points for your vacation rental, so don't forget to mention them in your listings on booking platforms or share them with your short-term rental management agency!