Grab your copy of “The 7-Day Vacation Rental-Jumpstart” download
https://vacationrentalresolutions.com/The-7-Day-Vacation-Rental-Jumpstart.pdf

Are You Ready for Your First Guest? A 15-Point Pre-Launch Checklist – Episode 079

You’ve cleaned, decorated, and snapped your listing photos—but is your vacation rental truly guest-ready? Before you accept that first booking, this 15-point vacation rental pre-launch checklist will make sure your property is prepared, polished, and profitable from the start.

This episode is your go-to Airbnb startup guide, whether you’re launching a beach bungalow, city flat, or cosy cabin. From syncing your booking calendar to finalising your local emergency contact list, we cover every base—so you don’t have to learn the hard way.

📋 Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

• Smart tech and automation tips for stress-free hosting
• What to include in a rockstar welcome book
• The importance of a test stay (and what it uncovers)
• Pricing, platform syncing, and payment readiness
• How to build trust before your first review

🕒 Episode Timeline:
[01:24] - Calendar syncing & avoiding double bookings
[03:10] - Insurance, licences, and legal readiness
[04:52] - Why a “test stay” catches what checklists miss
[06:25] - Smart locks, thermostats, and external cameras
[08:10] - Creating your welcome book & auto-messaging system
[10:40] - Polishing your listing photos and descriptions
[12:30] - Final checklist items: pricing, safety, guest prep
[14:42] - Soft launch strategy + course resources
[16:10] - Templates and downloads from the Mastering Vacation Rentals course

📘 Ready to launch with confidence? This episode + the Mastering Vacation Rentals course gives you the tools and training to start strong and earn your first glowing review fast.
https://courses.keystonehospitalitydevelopment.com/course/mastering-vacation-rentals-build-manage-and-grow-a-profitable-business/

💡 Understanding vacation rental booking psychology isn’t optional—it’s essential if you want to increase Airbnb bookings and attract the right guests.

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⇒ TO READ OR LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE ON KEYSTONE HOSPITALITY PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT:
https://vacationrentalresolutions.com/2025/06/are-you-ready-for-your-first-guest-a-15-point-pre-launch-checklist-079

Grab your copy of “The 7-Day Vacation Rental-Jumpstart” download
https://vacationrentalresolutions.com/The-7-Day-Vacation-Rental-Jumpstart.pdf

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