Why Airbnb hosts should provide luxury amenities at their rentals

Why Airbnb hosts should provide luxury amenities at their rentals

Host Planet · 2025-04-22
13:06

Johanne Hedges is convinced that short-term rental hosts and property managers who provide luxury amenities for their guests will achieve a higher nightly rate, increased occupancy, and better reviews.

During this episode of Host Planet Bitesize – sponsored by Hostfully – Johanne shares details of five luxury products that every host and manager should consider stocking, from an outstanding mattress to premium dog treats.

Key takeaways:

• A good mattress is essential for Airbnb guests.

• Premium towels are a must if you're running short-term rentals.

• Discover more about Sir Woofchesters – premium dog treats that will ensure your guests and their four-legged friends feel very well catered for.

1:31 Luxury product number one: mattress

3:12 Luxury product number two: toiletries

5:18 Luxury product number three: premium towels and bathrobes

6:56 Luxury product number four: home décor and accessories

9:43 Luxury product number five: dog treats

Links:

Host Planet: https://www.hostplanet.club/

James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/

Johanne Hedges: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanne-hedges-cofounder-libi/

LiBi: https://www.libiloves.com/

Episode to check next:

Airbnb does not want you to listen to Mark Simpson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4B7VBSExRkU&t=13s

Host Planet Bitesize is presented by James Varley – a holiday let investor and property manager who is also the Founder of Host Planet. Before founding Host Planet, James spent 20 years in the media, including almost a decade leading corporate communications for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

Contact the show: [email protected]

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