Hosting Tips

This blog post explores the most common complaints and questions Airbnb and holiday let guests have—like confusion over heating, Wi-Fi, parking, and local recommendations—and explains how holiday home owners and managers can drastically reduce these issues with better communication. At Red Kite Hosts, we use digital guidebooks to share clear, searchable, always-up-to-date information with guests. From hot tub instructions to local tips, these guidebooks help guests find what they need without sending long, overwhelming messages. The result? Happier guests, fewer questions, smoother stays, and better reviews.

This guide explains how often you should deep clean your holiday cottage, what’s included in a proper deep clean, and why it matters. Drawing on our’ experience managing 100+ properties, it outlines the difference between regular changeovers and deep cleans, provides a cost benchmark based on property size, and shows how we handle the entire process for you — from scheduling and housekeeping coordination to quality tracking via Breezeway.

Thinking of letting your property on Airbnb in Bath? This guide covers everything you need to know, from year-round demand and average earnings to local hosting tips and regulations. Learn what makes Bath a top-performing market for short-term rentals, discover which properties earn the most, and try our free Airbnb earnings calculator to see your projected income month by month.

Airbnb Superhost status is a mark of consistent, high-quality hospitality, and a key trust signal for guests booking a stay. In this post, we explain what it means to be a Superhost, how to qualify and maintain the badge, and why it can lead to more bookings. We also share why partnering with a Superhost management company like Red Kite Hosts gives your property an edge, from expert listing optimisation to access to exclusive Airbnb insights and events.

Hot water, heating, and Wi-Fi are the most common guest-reported issues in short lets — but with the right preparation, they’re often quick to fix. Red Kite Hosts uses detailed documentation, smart troubleshooting, and trusted contractors to resolve problems fast and protect the guest experience.

How to automate check-in for rural holiday cottages using reliable tools like physical lockboxes, smart guest messaging, and synced housekeeping — without overcomplicating things.

National agencies offer systems, small local operators offer care — but Red Kite Hosts combines both. Here’s why the best-performing holiday lets are managed by companies that do it all.

Summer is the most profitable time of year for Airbnb hosts — so small improvements go a long way. Here are five quick ways to refresh your listing, attract more bookings, and maximise peak season income.

Keeping an Airbnb guest-ready takes more than a standard clean. Discover what makes short-term rental cleaning different, the key details to never miss, and how professional cleaners protect your reviews and property.

Wondering whether to manage your Airbnb yourself or use a management company? This guide breaks down the real earnings, hidden costs, and why most hosts end up earning more with expert support.

Want better Airbnb reviews? Discover how professional changeover cleaning, handled by dedicated short-term rental cleaners, increases your review ratings, improves guest satisfaction, and boosts your income.

Thinking of listing your property on Airbnb? Learn what a short let management company actually does — from guest communication and pricing to cleaning and maintenance — and whether it’s the right choice for your holiday let or rental property.