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Jan 21, 2022
Template to ask credit card holder for ID and signature on the rental agreement
You can use this template if you still ask guests to print, scan, and email back your rental agreement. "Hi Brandon, Attached is the rental agreement. Double check rates, dates, and check-in/check-out times, etc. I am sending the arrival information from Houfy shortly. The agreement should only be completed by credit card holder.
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Dec 23, 2021
Operating Living Room TV Remote
Remote is in the bowl on the coffee table. Be sure everyone reads through this before turning on the tv. 1. Always aim the remote to the sendor to the left of the bookshelf when doing any function at all, including turning tv on and off. Do not stand very close to sensor. Just stand near the coffee table and it will work fine.
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Nov 6, 2021
How Do I Announce Houfy to Travelers Following Me on Social Media?
If you have any social media followers, the quickest way to bring awareness about the savings on Houfy is to make an announcement. If you want travelers to book on Houfy versus other platforms, you MUST communicate the savings!
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Jul 7, 2021
External Surveillance Cameras
The property has external cameras placed in the front deck, parking lot, front of the waterfall, and zipline. This video footage is not shared publicly and is recorded in cases of a break-in, death, injury, guests sneaking in pets, guests disregarding the maximum occupancy allowed, and in no way infringes upon guests’ expectations of privacy in these public areas of the property.
Jul 7, 2021
External Surveillance Cameras
The property has external cameras placed in the front deck, parking lot, front of the waterfall, and zipline. This video footage is not shared publicly and is recorded in cases of a break-in, death, injury, guests sneaking in pets, guests disregarding the maximum occupancy allowed, and in no way infringes upon guests’ expectations of privacy in these public areas of the property.
Mar 26, 2021
Why guests should sign and acknowledge your cancellation policy
"I am about to sign up with Stripe or Square and I am wondering who decides if a guest can get a refund. What if a guest files a chargeback because they want to leave early and the host stands firm on their cancellation policy? Does Stripe or Square decide if the guest will get their money back even if the guest agreed to my cancellation policy?"
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Mar 17, 2021
Which Listing Sites Should New Hosts Use?
Which Listing Sites Should New Hosts Use? New hosts often ask if Airbnb or Vrbo is the better site to list on. Everyone's short term rental market is different. So my advice is to test out both platforms. Caveat: Be sure to carefully read the fine print and terms and conditions of any platform.
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