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PODCAST

Host Planet: Expert Insights for Short-Term Rentals

James Varley | Host Planet

Short-term rental hosting, Airbnb tips, direct bookings, vacation rental management – Host Planet is your go-to source for expert insights and real estate strategies.

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21:50

HCH Bitesize 024: Direct Booking Websites with Eli...

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2025/02/25

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 Eli Pritykin, Founder of Hudson Creative Studio, sharing the top features every direct booking website needs in order to build trust and attract guests. 1:45 Feature No. 1: communicate trust by getting your hero section right 5:03 Feature No. 2: guest reviews 9:16 Feature No. 3: selling the experience 11:26 Feature No. 4: professi...

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25:21

Spotless Stays 6: Use WhatsApp to track Airbnb...

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2025/02/23

Send us a text Spotless Stays is a six-part podcast series about short-term rental cleaning and maintenance produced by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Rural Stays. During episode six, Rural Stays Founder, Stephanie Flint, discusses training and tracking your cleaning team. The show is presented by Holiday Cottage Handbook Founder and CEO, James Varley. 1:19 Training and tracking 3:38 Checklists 7:18 The recruitment process 11:02 Holiday rental cleaning vs domestic cleaning 12:09 Due di...

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13:18

Spotless Stays 5: STR cleaners need Fairy Liquid,...

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2025/02/23

Send us a text Spotless Stays is a six-part podcast series about short-term rental cleaning and maintenance produced by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Rural Stays. During episode five, Rural Stays Founder, Stephanie Flint, outlines the cleaning essentials every Airbnb host needs. The show is presented by Holiday Cottage Handbook Founder and CEO, James Varley. 0:56 Essential cleaning supplies 2:23 Fairy Liquid, bleach, and white vinegar are pretty much all you need! 3:05 Dishwasher tablets ar...

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25:00

Spotless Stays 4: Do not allow pets at your Airbnb!

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2025/02/23

Send us a text Spotless Stays is a six-part podcast series about short-term rental cleaning and maintenance produced by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Rural Stays. During episode four, Rural Stays Founder, Stephanie Flint, outlines why you should not allow pets at your holiday rental and discusses how to clean popular amenities such as hot tubs. The show is presented by Holiday Cottage Handbook Founder and CEO, James Varley. 1:07 Should hosts allow pets? 2:25 Increased wear and tear 3:...

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13:01

Spotless Stays 3: Never charge a cleaning fee at your...

Host Planet: Expert Insights for Short-Term Rentals ·

2025/02/23

Send us a text Spotless Stays is a six-part podcast series about short-term rental cleaning and maintenance produced by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Rural Stays. During episode three, Rural Stays Founder, Stephanie Flint, outlines why you should never charge a cleaning fee to your guests. The show is presented by Holiday Cottage Handbook Founder and CEO, James Varley. 1:19 Should you charge a cleaning fee or not? 3:29 The pros and cons of charging a cleaning fee 4:39 Steph says: understand...

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14:33

Spotless Stays 2: Why domestic cleaners struggle with...

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2025/02/23

Send us a text Spotless Stays is a six-part podcast series about short-term rental cleaning and maintenance produced by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Rural Stays. During episode two, Rural Stays Founder, Stephanie Flint, discusses whether short-term rental owners should employ a freelance cleaner or a cleaning company. The show is presented by Holiday Cottage Handbook Founder and CEO, James Varley. 1:10 Freelancer or company? 2:18 Benefits of working with a cleaning company 4:29 The challen...

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14:59

Spotless Stays 1: Never clean your own rental

Host Planet: Expert Insights for Short-Term Rentals ·

2025/02/23

Send us a text Spotless Stays is a six-part podcast series about short-term rental cleaning and maintenance produced by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Rural Stays. During episode one, Rural Stays Founder, Stephanie Flint, sets the scene for the series, shares her journey in the industry, and outlines the pros and cons of cleaning your own rental. The show is presented by Holiday Cottage Handbook Founder and CEO, James Varley. 1:11 Stephanie's journey and the story of Rural Stays 5:49 Clean y...

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43:41

HCH Podcast 077: Deborah Labi: Refer guests to earn...

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2025/02/20

Send us a text In this episode of the HCH Podcast, we sit down with industry expert Deborah Labi to explore her journey in the short-term rentals world and the many ways she’s helping hosts and property managers elevate their businesses. We learn about Have You Got, The Guest Innspector, the Techsplained series, and The Green Path Podcast. Plus, Deborah shares why adopting a direct booking mindset from day one is crucial, how AI is transforming hospitality, and why using video for gues...

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12:26

HCH Bitesize 023: Five reasons to install an EV charger

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2025/02/18

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 Steven Core, Head of Business Development at VoltShare, sharing five reasons why installing an EV charger can supercharge both the guest experience and revenue at your short-term rental. 1:40 Reason No. 1: increased visibility 2:49 Reason No. 2: increase revenue 3:53 Reason No. 3: increase guest satisfaction 6:14 Reaso...

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24:01

HCH Podcast 076: Ben Levy: Boost guest satisfaction...

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2025/02/13

Send us a text In this episode of the HCH Podcast, we sit down with Ben Levy, Co-Founder of Localbird, to uncover how this innovative platform is reshaping the short-term rental experience for both guests and hosts. Localbird, now active in 25 destinations across Mexico, Costa Rica, and the United States, enables hosts to boost their revenue with unique upselling opportunities. Ben shares insights into Localbird's growth, the evolving expectations of travellers, and how personalisation and c...

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18:07

HCH Bitesize 022: Responsible travel tips with Marc...

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2025/02/11

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 Marc Ribail, from QALIA, sharing a host of responsible travel tips for the benefit of everyone, including short-term rental hosts and property managers. 1:44 Responsible tourism 3:18 Tip No. 1: the purpose of travel 5:57 Tip No. 2: be mindful of natural resources 8:05 Tip No. 3: support local businesses 10:57 Tip No. 4...

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38:51

HCH Podcast 075: Catherine Ratcliffe: STR success...

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2025/02/06

Send us a text On today's Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast, we’re thrilled to be joined by Catherine Ratcliffe, Founder of Lost Together Stays and STR Benefits Consulting. Catherine has built an impressive career in the short-term rentals industry, combining her expertise in property management with her passion for helping others succeed. In this episode, Catherine shares her journey into the STR world, how she’s perfected systems and processes at Lost Together Stays to deliver excep...

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14:49

HCH Bitesize 021: Essential cleaning tips with...

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2025/02/04

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 deliver outstanding guest experiences and achieve those all-important five-star reviews. 1:41: Tip ...

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37:32

HCH Podcast 074: Neely Khan: Sell your short-term...

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2025/01/30

Send us a textIn 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 journey in the hospitality industry5:55 Why is storytelling so important in the short-term rentals...

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33:46

HCH Bitesize 020: Why you need a property management...

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2025/01/28

Send us a textIn 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 packed with valuable insights to help you elevate your rental business.1:46: Reason 1: marketing exposure&n...

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14:50

HCH Mortgage Podcast: Navigating the mortgage market...

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2025/01/26

Send us a textIn 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 an investor looking to scale, this episode has something for you. Subscribe for more exp...

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27:08

HCH Podcast 073: Cody Candee: Shaping the future of...

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2025/01/23

Send us a textIn 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 boost their earnings.2:23 The story of Bounce3:13 Serving the short-term rentals industry4:55 Become a...

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16:23

HCH Bitesize 019: Vacation rental copywriting secrets...

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2025/01/21

Send us a textWelcome 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. Whether you’re a new host or a seasoned pro, these actionable tips will help you stand out on platfor...

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47:12

HCH Podcast 072: Robin Craigen: Mastering hospitality...

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2025/01/16

Send us a textIn 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 episode:2:19: Robin’s journey in the hospitality industry6:18: The joy of working with people on holiday7:...

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12:03

HCH Bitesize 018: Guest communication with Margot...

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2025/01/14

Send us a textIn 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 starts1:38: Use a digital guidebook2:36: Experience the guest journey yourself4:27: Leverage AI tools to streamline communication and provide instant responses5:57: Know your typical guests and personalise the experience7:48: Back to basics –...

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