Host Planet: Expert Insights for Short-Term Rentals

Send us a text Welcome to HCH Bitesize, the podcast series brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Hostfully! In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Stephanie Flint, from Rural Cleans, sharing her top five cleaning tips designed to help short-term rental hosts and property managers. Whether you’re a new host or a seasoned pro, these actionable tips will help you to consistently deliv...

Send us a text In this episode of the Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast, storytelling expert Neely Khan shares her journey and insights into creating meaningful guest experiences. From crafting compelling narratives to social media, email marketing, and leveraging AI tools, this episode is packed with actionable advice for property managers looking to stand out in a competitive market. 2:06 Neely’s...

Send us a text In this episode of HCH Bitesize, sponsored by Hostfully, we’re joined by Sam Brownlow, Sales Director at Host & Stay, one of the UK’s leading property management companies. Sam breaks down five key reasons why short-term rental owners should consider using a professional property management company. Whether you're a new host or a seasoned property owner, this episode is pac...

Send us a text In this episode of the HCH Mortgage Podcast, host James Varley chats with Samantha Turmaine from HCH Financial Services about all things mortgages. From preparing for remortgaging to insights into the 2025 mortgage market, this episode is packed with practical advice for homeowners and investors alike.   Whether you’re a holiday let owner, a homeowner considering equity release, or...

Send us a text In this episode of the Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome Cody Candee, Founder and CEO of Bounce, the innovative luggage storage company helping short-term rental hosts and property managers offer more value to guests. Cody shares the Bounce journey, how they’re revolutionising travel, and the incredible opportunities for hosts to partner with Bounce and boo...

Send us a text Welcome to HCH Bitesize, the podcast series brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Hostfully! In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to have Genevieve White, from Campion Comms & Coaching, sharing her top five copywriting tips designed to help vacation rental hosts and property managers elevate their listings, attract more bookings, and enhance the guest experience.   Whethe...

Send us a text In this episode of the Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome Robin Craigen, Founder and CEO of Moving Mountains, a premier luxury vacation rental company. Robin shares his journey of scaling a successful high-end rental business and reveals the secrets behind creating exceptional guest experiences that drive loyalty and revenue. What you’ll learn in this episod...

Send us a text In this episode of HCH Bitesize, Margot Schmorak, CEO and Co-Founder of Hostfully, shares her expert insights on how short-term rental hosts can enhance guest communication to improve their ratings and overall guest experience. 0:00: Episode starts 1:38: Use a digital guidebook 2:36: Experience the guest journey yourself 4:27: Leverage AI tools to streamline communication and provid...

Send us a text In this episode of the Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast, we welcome Cristiana Carpini, Founder and CEO of Tara Home Consulting, to share her expertise on building and scaling successful short-term rental businesses. Cristiana provides invaluable insights into marketing, legislation, scaling strategies, and what it takes to achieve success in today’s dynamic property management lands...

Send us a text Are you a short-term rental host or property manager looking for innovative ways to boost your revenue and enhance guest satisfaction? In this episode of HCH Bitesize, sponsored by Hostfully, Siddhi Mittal, Co-Founder of yhangry, shares how offering private chef services can transform your business.   Whether you manage a cozy cottage or luxury villa, Siddhi reveals why this upselli...

Send us a text In this episode of the Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome Annie Munro Sloan, Founder and CEO of The Host Co., to share her expert insights on the art of upselling in short-term rentals. From Silicon Valley inspirations to actionable tips, Annie covers everything hosts and property managers need to know about boosting revenue and enhancing guest experiences....

Send us a text In this episode of HCH Bitesize, sponsored by Hostfully, Jane Mack dives into the essentials of assembling your short-term rental dream team! Whether you're a new host or a seasoned property manager, this guide will help you identify the VIPs you need on your side to run a successful STR business. 1:50: VIP No. 1: your employees. Why your team is your biggest asset and how to e...

Send us a text In this episode, we’re diving into the world of revenue management and dynamic pricing for short-term rentals with John An, the Founder and CEO of TechTape.   John shares his inspiring journey through the STR industry, revealing how each step in his career has strengthened his expertise in property management. From launching TechTape to redefining how hosts and property managers app...

Send us a text During HCH Bitesize, a podcast series brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Hostfully, we delve into essential topics for the short-term rental industry. Each week, we invite expert guests who share valuable insights and practical advice to help you enhance your knowledge and build a successful property management business. In this episode, we’re joined by Nicolas Francony,...

Send us a text In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to be joined by an incredible entrepreneur and industry innovator: Madison Rifkin, Founder and CEO of Mount. Madison’s journey is nothing short of inspiring – from founding her first business at just 12 years old to scaling Mount into a global leader in the short-term rental space. Here’s what’s coming up:    🚀 How Madison’s entrepreneurial journe...

Send us a text During HCH Bitesize, a podcast series brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Hostfully, we delve into essential topics for the short-term rental industry. Each week, we invite expert guests who share valuable insights and practical advice to help you enhance your knowledge and build a successful property management business. In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Daniela...

Send us a text In this episode of the Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast, we’re joined by Alistair Malins, Founder of Luxury Cottages, as he shares his expertise on the art of managing luxurious short-term rentals.   Discover what truly defines a luxury property, how to deliver an unforgettable five-star guest experience, and the key takeaways every host can apply from the luxury sector. Alistair al...

Send us a text During HCH Bitesize, a podcast series brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Hostfully, we delve into essential topics for the short-term rental industry. Each week, we invite expert guests who share valuable insights and practical advice to help you enhance your knowledge and build a successful property management business. In this episode, we’re joined by Samantha Turmaine...

Send us a text In this episode of the Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome not one, but two special guests: David Jacoby and Fred Bassili from Hostfully! Fresh off the release of the eighth edition of their ‘Hospitality Trends in the Vacation Rental Industry’ report, David and Fred sit down with HCH Founder, James Varley, to unpack the latest in the STR world. Here’s what’s...

Send us a text During HCH Bitesize, a podcast series brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Hostfully, we delve into essential topics for the short-term rental industry. Each week, we invite expert guests who share valuable insights and practical advice to help you enhance your knowledge and build a successful property management business. In this essential episode, we’re joined by Matt Je...

Send us a text In this episode of the Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome Shahar Goldboim, Founder and CEO of BOOM, to explore his revolutionary AI-powered property management solution.   Shahar’s journey is nothing short of inspiring – from his early days as a property manager to becoming a trailblazer in the short-term rental tech space. As a recognised industry leader, h...

Send us a text In this episode of HCH Bitesize, a podcast series brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Hostfully, we delve into essential topics for the short-term rental industry. Each week, we invite expert guests who share valuable insights and practical advice to help you enhance your knowledge and build a successful property management business. This week, we’re thrilled to welcome S...

Send us a text In this episode of the Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast, we welcome Noga Barpal to discuss how short-term rental (STR) hosts and property managers can earn commission by selling travel insurance packages to their guests. Noga outlines the best ways to offer travel insurance to travellers and the commission you can expect to achieve. Noga named Guesty as her favourite brand in the in...

Send us a text In this episode of HCH Bitesize, a podcast series brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Hostfully, we delve into essential topics for the short-term rental industry. Each week, we invite expert guests who share valuable insights and practical advice to help you enhance your knowledge and build a successful property management business. This week, we're excited to welco...

Send us a text In this episode of HCH Bitesize, a podcast series brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Hostfully, we delve into essential topics for the short-term rental industry. Each week, we invite expert guests who share valuable insights and practical advice to help you enhance your knowledge and build a successful property management business. This week, we’re thrilled to welcome A...