Airbnb Hosts

Self Storage for Airbnb Hosts

Airbnb is now firmly established as a property (or room) rental portal for millions of users around the world. Often the first port of call when someone is planning a trip to a new country or city, Airbnb’s impact on the travel industry is undeniable.

Whether you’re considering subletting a room on Airbnb, or you’re already a Superhost, self storage could help you create extra space, and make it even more inviting to your guests.

You can ring the changes without added expense by swapping out inventory items in your rental, keeping the space alive and fresh. As well as making a warm and welcoming atmosphere for your guests, your inventory will last longer when it’s rotated, saving on wear and tear and costly replacements.

Picture Perfect

Uploading professional images to your Airbnb profile is key to securing bookings, and putting your personal belongings away can make your holiday accommodation appear spacious and inviting, rather than like someone else’s living space where they’d feel the need to be overly careful about touching or using.

Depending on the type of property, you want it to look homey and comfortable, somewhere short-term guests can make their own and relax during their stay. Self storage can help you achieve this fine balance more easily, as it’s somewhere professionally disconnected from your Airbnb rental which offers a different perspective on belongings and personal possessions. It lets you set the stage for a perfect photographic representation of what you’re offering.

Short term Storage

Perhaps you only rent out your place for a few months a year while you travel. Self storage is a safe and secure way to remove your personal day to day possessions so your guests have room to unpack and make themselves comfortable.

They’ll need storage spaces like wardrobes and dressers, bathroom cabinets and kitchen larder space. If you’re to make room, you’ll need to find alternative storage for the items you normally keep in those spaces.

Create a Minimalist Aesthetic

When staging your home for Airbnb guests, aim for a minimalist aesthetic whilst taking care not to make the place feel cold and bare. You could use neutral colours for a calm, relaxing atmosphere, keep surfaces as clear as possible to create clean lines, having just a few homey, attractive touches such as artwork or tasteful decorative ornaments.

Ideally, everything in the rental for Airbnb guests should have a purpose and use, whether it’s practical or there for comfort. Examples could be adjustable lighting or entertainment equipment, bookcases or magazine racks. The aim is the create a welcoming home-from-home without overwhelming your guests with clutter they don’t need and won’t use.

Making Your Airbnb Bespoke

As well as removing personal items, you could consider putting excess furniture into your self storage unit, or even storing potentially useful furnishings you could bring out should guests need them.

For instance, while cots and high chairs might not be welcome by all guests, those with babies or young children would be delighted to have you provide them. Self storage offers this added versatility and value, giving you the opportunity to tailor your rental for your guests’ individual comfort.

Value Added Costings

Whenever you incur business costs, it makes sense to try and recoup that expense if possible. When you’re expanding the versatility and user-friendliness of your rental space, it’s fair to factor the cost of self storage into your Airbnb pricing.

One of the ways you could potentially offset the cost of storage is through discounts or incentives for longer stays. You could narrow your target market, for instance, by appealing to business travellers or students on work placement away from their college or university. Those wishing for private and comfortable personal accommodation while they’re working away would welcome an understanding and accommodating host who can meet their specific needs.

As you can see, there are many ways self storage solutions can help you advance and promote your Airbnb business. Whether you’re an occasional accommodation provider or you let on a full-time basis, self storage can positively help in terms of efficiency, ease and flexibility.