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AIRBNB IS STARTING TO MASK GUEST AND HOST PHONE NUMBERS.For some reservations in Canada and the U.S., Airbnb may now ass...
10/24/2026

AIRBNB IS STARTING TO MASK GUEST AND HOST PHONE NUMBERS.

For some reservations in Canada and the U.S., Airbnb may now assign temporary numbers when a booking is confirmed.

Calls and text messages will work without either party revealing their personal number. The number expires two days after checkout, while Airbnb messaging remains available.

The privacy benefit is understandable, but there are operational considerations:

• WhatsApp will not work
• Real numbers shared through Airbnb may be blocked or replaced
• Phone-number shortcuts in quick replies must be updated
• Cleaners and vendors calling from unrecognized numbers may have difficulty connecting
• Smart-lock and PMS automations should be reviewed

Larger property-management companies may use approved software or third-party systems to process guest information. However, those systems may still receive only Airbnb’s temporary number.

Individual hosts generally cannot send guests to another form, app or Wi-Fi portal simply to collect permanent contact information. Limited exceptions may apply when information is legally required or needed under documented building rules.

The larger concern is having a reliable backup during an emergency. If a guest is locked out, the Airbnb app is unavailable or internet access is disrupted, both parties still need a dependable way to connect. Privacy protections shouldn’t create a single point of failure.

Airbnb doesn’t “own” the guest, but it is placing tighter controls around the relationship.

Privacy matters—but so do safety, reliable access and responsible operations.

AIRBNB’S NEW POLICY CREATES TWO VERY DIFFERENT LISTS: RULES AND REQUESTS.Beginning November 20, Airbnb is changing how h...
10/23/2026

AIRBNB’S NEW POLICY CREATES TWO VERY DIFFERENT LISTS: RULES AND REQUESTS.

Beginning November 20, Airbnb is changing how hosts communicate expectations to guests.

Hosts will select from seven standard house-rule categories, including maximum overnight guests, quiet hours, events, pets, smoking, commercial photography and locking up at checkout.

Guests are required to follow these rules.

Everything else may fall under “reasonable requests”—and guests are only encouraged to follow them.

That distinction matters.

A host may ask guests to place used dishes in the sink, gather towels, separate recycling or turn off the air conditioning when leaving. However, Airbnb says hosts generally cannot require guests to wash and put away dishes, strip beds, start laundry or take garbage off-site.

I understand the goal. Guests paying a cleaning fee should not arrive to an unexpected list of chores.

The challenge is that every property operates differently. A downtown condo, rural cottage and remote chalet may have completely different waste systems, utilities and operational limitations.

Hosts should review every listing before November 20 and decide:

• What is an essential rule?
• What is only a request?
• What must now be handled by the cleaning team?
• Are important expectations disclosed before booking?

Clearer expectations can improve the guest experience—but hosts also need enough flexibility to operate very different types of properties responsibly.

Will this policy create better stays or more confusion when a “request” is ignored?

AIRBNB WANTS FEWER SURPRISE RULES. BUT WHERE DOES SAFETY FIT?Starting November 20, Airbnb’s updated policy will require ...
10/21/2026

AIRBNB WANTS FEWER SURPRISE RULES. BUT WHERE DOES SAFETY FIT?

Starting November 20, Airbnb’s updated policy will require house rules and requests to be disclosed in the designated section of the listing before a guest books.

The goal makes sense: guests shouldn’t arrive to discover unexpected restrictions or a long list of cleaning chores.

Airbnb will provide seven standard house-rule categories, including overnight guest limits, quiet hours, events, pets, smoking, commercial photography and locking up at checkout. Hosts can also add “reasonable requests.”

The confusion is what happens inside the property.

Airbnb says hosts shouldn’t introduce additional rules through messages, conversations or signs in the home. But where does a safety instruction end and a house rule begin?

• No diving in the pool
• Children must be supervised
• Do not cook over the gas fire pit
• Keep the barbecue away from the house
• Do not block the emergency exit

These aren’t surprise restrictions. They are reminders placed where guests need to see them—especially when travellers may be unfamiliar with the property, equipment or local conditions.

Hosts should review their listings and disclose important expectations before the policy takes effect. However, Airbnb should also clearly confirm that legitimate safety signage remains permitted.

Protecting guests from unreasonable rules is important. Protecting them from preventable injuries is even more important.

Where should Airbnb draw the line between a house rule and a safety warning?

NOT EVERYTHING THAT BREAKS IN A SHORT-TERM RENTAL IS GUEST DAMAGE.Guests will not know your property the way you do.They...
10/21/2026

NOT EVERYTHING THAT BREAKS IN A SHORT-TERM RENTAL IS GUEST DAMAGE.

Guests will not know your property the way you do.

They don’t know which door hinge is loose, which chair needs tightening or that a certain switch has to be handled carefully. They arrive expecting everything advertised to be in safe, reasonable working order—and that is a fair expectation.

Sometimes guests cause damage and should be held responsible. But sometimes a bed frame, couch, door or appliance simply fails from normal use, poor installation, unsuitable materials or deferred maintenance.

Short-term rentals also experience concentrated use. A couch that receives occasional use in your own home may be used every day by different groups. Inexpensive, self-assembled furniture may need regular tightening and may not be suitable for a busy rental.

That is part of the cost of operating the property.

When something cannot be repaired before the next arrival, communicate clearly and provide a temporary solution. If the over-the-range microwave fails, for example, a countertop microwave can keep the kitchen functional until the permanent repair is completed.

Preventative maintenance matters:

• Inspect furniture and fixtures regularly
• Tighten screws, hinges and hardware
• Test appliances, locks and lighting
• Check smoke and carbon-monoxide alarms
• Look for small problems before they become expensive ones
• Consider a scheduled handyman inspection every six months

Before charging a guest, determine whether they actually caused the damage—or whether regular use exposed a problem that was already developing.

Good property management is not only about responding when something breaks. It is about preventing avoidable failures in the first place.

ONE DANGEROUS PARTY CAN CHANGE THE RULES FOR EVERY HOST.A recent party at a short-term rental in Scottsdale ended with g...
10/20/2026

ONE DANGEROUS PARTY CAN CHANGE THE RULES FOR EVERY HOST.

A recent party at a short-term rental in Scottsdale ended with gunfire. Thankfully, no injuries were reported, but bullets struck nearby homes and left the neighbourhood shaken.

It was not an isolated incident.

Reported U.S. incidents during 2026 include:

• Two teenagers killed and two people injured at a suspected short-term rental in Oak Park
• One person wounded after approximately 50 shots were fired at a Cincinnati rental party
• Two students shot at a Kentucky short-term rental party
• Seven people injured across two Houston short-term rental parties
• Twelve teenagers shot after a gathering that reportedly began at a Macon short-term rental moved into a nearby park

We cannot prevent every bad decision, but we can reduce the risk through responsible guest screening, clear occupancy limits, enforceable party rules, legally permitted monitoring and a plan to respond quickly.

A full calendar is never worth putting a neighbourhood, a guest or an investment at unnecessary risk.

One dangerous party can change how an entire community views short-term rentals. It can also lead to stricter regulations, increased insurance costs and more pressure on responsible operators.

Hosting is not simply about providing a clean property. We have an obligation to protect the home, respect the neighbourhood and take every reservation seriously.

VRBO BACKED AWAY FROM RATE PARITY. WHY DOES THAT MATTER?Vrbo has indicated that operators will still be able to offer lo...
10/19/2026

VRBO BACKED AWAY FROM RATE PARITY. WHY DOES THAT MATTER?

Vrbo has indicated that operators will still be able to offer lower prices through their own direct-booking channels.

I believe that is the right decision.

OTAs provide valuable exposure, established technology and access to travellers. I have no problem paying a reasonable commission when a platform introduces a property to a new guest.

But direct bookings are different.

Owners and property managers pay for their websites, booking software, payment processing, advertising and guest support. They also invest years into building their reputations and encouraging repeat business.

If an operator brings the guest to their own website, they should be free to offer that guest a better price.

That doesn’t necessarily mean discounting the entire commission. Direct bookings still have costs and risks. But without the OTA commission, there should be room to create value for both the guest and the operator.

Rate parity would have limited that freedom. It could have forced operators to either raise their direct rates or absorb higher platform costs across every channel.

Vrbo can still compete by delivering reach, trust and bookings. Direct channels should compete through relationships, loyalty and value.

A healthy distribution strategy needs both—but operators must remain free to price their own channels according to their own costs.

YOUR MINIMUM STAY ISN’T JUST A CALENDAR SETTING—IT CAN PROTECT YOUR PROFIT.I understand why hosts accept one- or two-nig...
10/16/2026

YOUR MINIMUM STAY ISN’T JUST A CALENDAR SETTING—IT CAN PROTECT YOUR PROFIT.

I understand why hosts accept one- or two-night bookings. An empty night feels like lost income, and filling the calendar can feel like progress.

But after years of managing short-term rentals, I’ve learned that not every booking is a profitable booking.

A short stay still requires a complete turnover, laundry, restocking, guest communication and an inspection. It also creates more wear on the property and can leave an awkward gap that is difficult to fill.

That doesn’t mean I avoid short stays altogether. There are times when they make sense—especially during slower periods or when they fill a small opening between existing reservations.

The key is to use minimum stays strategically.

During high-demand periods, I may protect valuable dates with longer minimums. As arrival dates get closer, I can adjust those settings if the calendar still has availability. I also consider the full cost of the turnover and whether accepting a short stay could block a more valuable reservation.

Sometimes leaving a night open is the better business decision.

The goal isn’t simply to fill every available date. It is to accept the right bookings, at the right rates, while protecting the property and producing a healthy return for the owner.

I’ve been looking at short-term rental data for Toronto, the GTA, Vancouver and Montreal. I expected the simple story to...
10/15/2026

I’ve been looking at short-term rental data for Toronto, the GTA, Vancouver and Montreal. I expected the simple story to be: fewer listings, higher nightly rates.

That isn’t what the numbers show.

Through September 2026, platform-tracked active listings were down about 32% in Toronto, 35% in Vancouver and 35% in Montreal. At the same time, occupancy increased in all three: Toronto reached 72% (+19.6% year over year), Vancouver 69% (+14.1%) and Montreal 73% (+22.4%).

But the average rate guests actually booked was lower. ADR fell to $122 in Toronto (−20.2%), $201 in Vancouver (−6.2%) and $123 in Montreal (−20.1%).

RevPAR—which combines rate and occupancy to show revenue per available rental night—helps explain why there isn’t one simple takeaway. It declined 2.1% in Toronto, but rose 10.4% in Vancouver and 2.7% in Montreal. Higher occupancy helped, but the result depended on how much rates fell.

The GTA needs a little care in the comparison. AirDNA reports municipalities separately, so there isn’t one combined GTA figure. In Mississauga, Vaughan, Markham and Oakville, listings were down roughly 36–49%, occupancy was up 27–39%, and ADR was down 13–26%. RevPAR rose in those four examples.

I wouldn’t take this as proof that guests are simply choosing cheaper places, or that fewer listings caused occupancy to rise. The data shows the pattern, but not the reason behind it. Changes in pricing, availability, property mix and local demand could all play a part.

My cautious read for 2027: fewer competitors may create opportunity, but they don’t guarantee pricing power. Hosts will still need to know who their property is for, show that clearly, and manage rates and calendar rules with care. A busy calendar is encouraging; the bigger question is whether it’s producing stronger revenue.

Please note: These are market-wide platform figures, not licence counts or the asking price of every listing.

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Three things I’m watching in the GTA short-term rental market over the next 12 months.1. Supply is down from last yearAi...
10/14/2026

Three things I’m watching in the GTA short-term rental market over the next 12 months.

1. Supply is down from last year

AirDNA doesn’t publish one combined GTA total, so I added its latest figures for Toronto and the surrounding municipalities. That rough comparison suggests about **25,400 active listings now, versus an implied 40,300 a year earlier**—a decline of roughly **37%**.

Toronto alone had 15,846 active listings in September, down 32% from September 2025. These are platform-tracked active listings, not City-issued licences. The GTA comparison is approximate: it uses municipal pages with a mix of August and September snapshots, and calculates last year’s total from their rounded year-over-year changes.

2. The GTA has several different rental markets

What works in downtown Toronto may not work in Oakville, Vaughan, Pickering or Newmarket. The guest mix, rules, seasonality and nearby demand drivers vary by area. A concert or major event can create a busy stretch, but it’s only one part of the calendar.

3. The details behind the listing matter

Hosts need to know who their property suits and make that clear through the photos, description, amenities, pricing and minimum stay. Then the experience has to match: a clean, prepared home, smooth check-in, timely communication and dependable support when something needs attention.

A lower listing count doesn’t guarantee an easy market. In the GTA, local knowledge and consistent ex*****on still matter.

AIRBNB: 15.5%. VRBO: 12%. IS HOST-PAID PRICING BECOMING THE NEW NORMAL?Airbnb is transitioning home hosts toward a singl...
10/13/2026

AIRBNB: 15.5%. VRBO: 12%. IS HOST-PAID PRICING BECOMING THE NEW NORMAL?

Airbnb is transitioning home hosts toward a single service fee, with most paying 15.5% from their payout.

Beginning October 29, Vrbo is moving hosts toward a 12% commission structure.

The models are not identical. Airbnb’s single-fee structure generally removes the separate guest service fee, while Vrbo’s guest fees are expected to decrease rather than necessarily disappear.

But the direction is similar: more of the platform cost is moving to the host side.

That may create a cleaner price-shopping experience for travellers. Instead of discovering a large service fee later, guests see more of the booking cost within the displayed accommodation price.

But the cost has not vanished.

Hosts must account for the commission through higher rates, adjusted fees or smaller margins. Platform fees may become less visible to guests—but they remain part of the price.

This could improve conversion if travellers respond positively to clearer upfront pricing. It could also make properties appear more expensive if hosts increase rates without carefully reviewing their competitive position.

The real question is not simply who technically pays the fee.

It is whether the platform generates enough profitable bookings to justify the total cost.

Will host-paid pricing improve transparency and conversion?

Or are OTAs simply changing where the cost appears?

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