Free Resources for STR Hosts

Everything you need to host smarter

Free checklists, templates, ebooks, and guides built for short-term rental hosts. Download what you need. Use it tonight.

Ebook β€” Free Download

The Airbnb Host Launch Kit

Everything a new host needs to set up, stock, and launch their first short-term rental. Covers property setup, must-have supplies, pricing basics, guest communication, and your first turnover checklist. 20+ pages of practical guidance written for real hosts.

Ebook β€” Free Download

The 5-Star Host Playbook

What separates a 4-star host from a 5-star host isn’t the property β€” it’s the details. This guide covers the exact touches that drive 5-star reviews: welcome amenities, communication timing, supply standards, cleaner briefings, and the small things guests always mention in reviews.

Checklist β€” Free Download

The Turnover Day Checklist

A printable room-by-room checklist covering everything your cleaner needs to verify before marking a turnover complete. Kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas, and outdoor spaces. Space for cleaner sign-off and photo notes.

Checklist β€” Free Download

The Guest Readiness Checklist

Run through this before every check-in. Covers supplies, linens, amenities, appliances, locks, and the welcome experience. Designed to be completed in under 10 minutes so you can confirm guest-ready status even when you’re not on-site.

Checklist β€” Free Download

The Monthly Supply Audit Checklist

A property-by-property supply audit you run once a month. Covers all categories β€” bath, kitchen, cleaning, paper goods, maintenance basics, and welcome amenities. Helps you catch shortages before they become emergencies.

Template β€” Free Download

Guest Welcome Message Template

A customizable check-in message template that covers all the key info guests need β€” access instructions, WiFi, house rules, local tips, and how to reach

Template β€” Free Download

Cleaner Briefing Template

A fillable briefing document you share with your cleaner before each turnover. Covers special instructions, supply locations, areas needing extra attention, and any guest notes. Keeps communication clear and eliminates the ‘I didn’t know’ excuse.

Template β€” Free Download

5-Star Reset Form

A one-page reset form your cleaner completes after every turnover. Documents what was done, what supplies were used, what was replaced, and any issues found. Creates a paper trail and helps you catch recurring problems before guests do.

Quick Guide β€” Free

What Supplies Every STR Property Needs

A category-by-category breakdown of the supplies every short-term rental property should have stocked at all times. Bath, kitchen, cleaning, paper goods, welcome amenities, and maintenance basics. Your master shopping list.

Quick Guide β€” Free

How to Write a Review Response That Wins Future Guests

Most hosts ignore their reviews or write generic responses. This guide shows you how to respond to both positive and negative reviews in a way that builds trust with future guests. Includes word-for-word response templates.

Quick Guide β€” Free

The STR Pricing Basics Cheat Sheet

A simple one-page reference covering the core pricing concepts every host should understand β€” base rate, weekend premium, seasonal pricing, minimum stay rules, and last-minute discounts.