Co-hosting on Airbnb is a service where a host manages a property listing on behalf of the homeowner or property owner. The host is added as a co-host on the property owner’s listing, which allows them access to manage the listing and interact with guests, such as responding to inquiries, handling bookings, and coordinating stays. This can be beneficial for property owners who want to take advantage of the short-term rental market on Airbnb but do not have the time or expertise to handle all aspects of managing a listing.
With a co-host, the property owner typically pays the co-host a percentage of the rental income. The co-host may handle a portion of the tasks, or all aspects of managing the listing on the owner’s behalf, but the financial aspect such as collecting payments and handling transactions is still handled by the owner or their representative.
Co-hosting is becoming increasingly popular on Airbnb, and other short-term rental platforms, as it allows homeowners to have a professional helping hand with their property management.
Property management, on the other hand, is a service that handles all aspects of managing a short-term rental property on behalf of the homeowner. In addition to what a co-host does, property management can also include tasks such as managing the cleaning and maintenance of the property, maintaining the property and its furnishings, managing the financial aspects such as paying utility bills, cleaners etc, scheduling and paying for maintenance and repairs directly with providers etc. Property management companies may also handle the logistics of supplying linens, toiletries, and other essentials to guests.
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