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Idaho’s pirate ship Airbnb nets $80K a year
A themed Idaho lake house pulls in $80,000 a year on Airbnb despite operating only part-time without a furnace.
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Which short-term rental amenities actually cut guest’s travel costs
A frequent Airbnb guest says overlooked amenities like kitchens and self check-in cut travel costs…
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Business travelers reshape how hosts stage listings
Small Wi-Fi and furniture fixes, not renovations, now determine whether a rental wins corporate bookings.
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5-year-old drowns in Florida short-term rental pool
A child's drowning at a Davenport, Florida rental renews scrutiny of pool-safety gaps at short-term…
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DC-area workshop teaches short-term rental house hacking
A Washington-area workshop pairs first-time homebuying advice with short-term rental strategy as house hacking gains…
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Travelers will pay more for quality STRs, but hidden fees remain the top dealbreaker, new Vrbo study shows
Vrbo's new global survey ties verified reviews and upfront pricing directly to how much guests…
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Airbnb, Duolingo push Gen Z travel toward rural Europe
New research finds over 60% of UK Gen Z are planning language-immersion trips to rural…
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Airbnb party gunfire outrages upscale Los Angeles neighborhood
A house party at an Airbnb rental erupted in gunfire, reigniting scrutiny of short-term rentals…
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Airbnb replaces policy chief with Lime veteran
Airbnb swaps its Washington-honed policy chief for a Lime executive versed in city operations and…
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‘The Odyssey’ Turns Sicily and Morocco Into Booking Hotspots
Christopher Nolan's record-breaking epic is driving travelers to book Airbnbs near remote filming locations across…