Short-Term Rentals

Regular maintenance inspections keep holiday homes guest-ready, prevent costly repairs, and protect your reviews. In this post, we share why inspections matter, common issues they catch, and how our detailed checklist helps us spot problems before guests do. ensuring properties stay in excellent condition year-round.

Curious what it’s like to work with Red Kite Hosts? This behind-the-scenes post walks through every stage of our owner journey, from initial enquiry to listing launch and ongoing management. We explain how we onboard each property with care, recruit dedicated housekeepers, carry out regular inspections, and provide hands-on, full-service support. Whether you’re managing your own Airbnb or exploring letting for the first time, this post offers a detailed look at how we help owners succeed, and why we’re different from larger, less personal agencies.

Not all Airbnbs are professionally cleaned, but they should be. This post explains why professional cleaning matters, how it differs from domestic cleaning, and what guests really expect. With insights from over 2,000 guest reviews and a look at how Red Kite Hosts handles cleaning across all the homes we manage, this guide is a must-read for anyone thinking of letting their property on Airbnb.

Red Kite Hosts has grown from managing one property in Painswick to over 100 holiday homes across the Cotswolds. In this behind-the-scenes look, Founder Freddie and Project Manager Sam reflect on the early challenges, building the team, and scaling with tech like Breezeway and Notion. The post shares their journey, lessons learned, and what’s next as they aim to become the region’s best full-service Airbnb management company.

Setting up a holiday home properly makes all the difference to guest experience and performance. In this post, we share key items from our in-house setup checklist — including essentials and highly recommended touches for every room. Whether you're launching your first Airbnb or looking to improve your existing setup, this guide will help you get started. Want the full checklist and expert help? Get in touch with Red Kite Hosts.

Not sure if you need a property management company for your Airbnb or holiday let? This post helps first-time hosts and hands-on owners figure out if it’s time to get support. It breaks down the signs you might need help – like poor reviews, pricing issues, or constant guest questions – and explains how a good short let management company can improve your income, guest experience, and peace of mind. It also answers the big question: will I earn less by using a management company? (Spoiler: not with Red Kite Hosts.)

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.

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 letting a property in Cheltenham? Discover why this spa town is a top spot for Airbnb hosting — from high guest demand to strong earnings potential — and how local Airbnb management can help you make the most of it.

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.