WHY SHORT-TERM RENTALS?
Looking for help with your property means that you have a great rental property and you’re considering (or already have) a Short Term Rental (STR). It may also mean a few different things:
You’ve never done STR before
You’ve tried doing it yourself – it’s too much work, or you’re not making $$
You’ve hired someone else and you feel like you could do better
At Travel Bridge, we talk to owners in these situations every day. We were once in your shoes! Let’s talk about why you’ve ended up here, what you want to accomplish with your property or properties, and see if our service is a good fit.
STRs can be a lot of work. From the “front end” – communication, needy guests, problem-solving, etc., to the “back end” – pricing optimization, listing optimization, cleaning, etc. – it’s not for everyone. But, they don’t have to be! If you can pull it off, the rewards are great! Well managed, optimized STR properties net 30-50% more money versus long term rentals.
Owning a Short Term Rental property CAN absolutely be less work and less stress than a full time rental, and here’s why:
Better money: this one is the no brainer – when you’re making more money with less work, you can afford to be happy!
No long term “nightmare” tenants: even with a needy guest, they will soon move on!
Less maintenance: because of reviews, guests treat your property like their home, and we keep it in great shape.
WE DO EVERYTHING
SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO.
Property Optimization
Don’t waste another second trying to figure out Airbnb alone. We’ll have your place up and running in no time. Let’s go!
Guests book Airbnbs for a few key reasons – good locations, great pictures, exceptional amenities, and amazing reviews.
If your property is furnished, we’ll walk through it with you with our checklist, giving you advice on anything missing and also have you highlight what you love about your place. If it’s not furnished, no problem, we can help with that, too!
Travel Bridge properties are a “brand,” similar to your favorite hotel chain, but better! While every property is unique, it requires the same set of amenities – fresh whole bean coffee & premium tea, ultra-comfy linens, clean beds, smart TVs, a functional kitchen, comfy seating, keyless check-in, and crystal clear communication, to start!
Effective Communication
24/7/365 “Front Desk”
Travel can be stressful for guests. “How do I know I have a reservation?” “How do I check in?” “Where can I park?” “Where are the best tacos at 12:15am?” We’ve heard ‘em all!
We automate confirmations, check-in information, day-after check-ins, and check out instructions, which covers a majority of communication (and prevents mistakes). But when a guest needs help, we’re there for them. If a lock fails, or they need concierge-type service, we go above and beyond to help them have the best Airbnb experience in the city.
Listing Development
Guests won’t book your place if it doesn’t grab their attention.
We will stage your property – either using what you have or help you purchase what you need. Then we’ll clean it top to bottom, and get it ready for professional photography. After photography, we’ll organize your photos, pick out the best ones, organize them, and write captions. We’ll write your listing, give it a catchy headline, set up all of the rules, and get it published!
We’ll also create a “house manual” for your place, that’ll give your guests all of the information they need for a great stay, from any operating quirks to your (or our) favorite recommendations in the city.
Your job is to sit back and watch the bookings (and, of course, money) roll in!
Flawless Turnovers
With guests checking out at 11am and new ones arriving at 4pm, we ensure that listings are turned over on the same day.
Same day turnovers mean more money for you, by keeping your occupancy high. Our world class cleaning crew professionally cleans, launders, and restocks consumables (on our dime).
We complete random spot checks and follow checklists to ensure your place is spotless. Our cleaning scores are through the roof, and we’re confident that we have the best cleaning crew in the city.
Finally – our cleaning scheduling is automated, so we never miss a day – you don’t have to do a thing!
Listing Optimization
We are constantly tweaking our listings based on guest feedback. From tweaking picture order to determine what works best, updating language to focus potential guests on what recent guests loved, to tweaking pricing to maximize your returns we aim to deliver superior results.
What Guests Are Saying In Our Reviews!
