57. Airbnb Maintenance Problems No One Talks About

Link: Airbnb Roadmap Accelerator Course Link to the Airbnb Roadmap Website In this episode, I’m getting real about something no one loves to talk about: Airbnb maintenance. Fancy amenities like hot tubs, arcade games, golf simulators, saunas, and movie theaters can absolutely boost your average daily rate—but they also come with nonstop upkeep, guest messages at inconvenient hours, and real risk to your reviews. I’m sharing real stories from my own Airbnbs—what broke, what I removed, what I kept, and why I now prioritize simple, durable, and low-maintenance setups over flashy features. If you’re deciding what amenities to add (or skip), this episode will save you money, stress, and late-night headaches. Key Takeaways High-end amenities can increase ADR, but they also increase risk Hot tubs and pools require constant attention—not occasional check-ins Arcade games and golf simulators break more often than you think Guests book based on amenities—and punish you in reviews when they don’t work “Set it and forget it” should be your Airbnb goal Lower maintenance = better lifestyle, fewer refunds, and more consistent 5-star stays Why Listen to This Episode? If you’re debating whether to add a hot tub, sauna, arcade game, or golf simulator—or you already have one and feel overwhelmed—this episode will help you think like an investor, not just a designer. I break down what actually works long-term and how to protect your time, sanity, and reviews.   Let’s Connect Thinking about Airbnb maintenance or amenities? DM me on Instagram at @theairbnbroadmap with your questions or share what features you’re debating! I’d love to cheer you on and help you out.   Work With Me Want to build an Airbnb that actually makes money without owning a full-time tool belt? 🎯 Airbnb Roadmap Accelerator — step-by-step guidance to launch smart 🚀 Mentorship Program — hands-on support and strategy 🎉 Launch Party Bonuses — $100 off the course + mentorship discounts 👉 Bonus: Buy the course, purchase an Airbnb with one of my recommended agents, and get the course refunded 100% after closing. Yes—completely free. Links are in the show notes or DM me for details. Chapters 00:00 – Testing the mic + life update 02:30 – Why this episode exists 07:45 – Fancy Airbnbs vs. maintenance reality 11:00 – Hot tubs: the biggest offender 15:00 – Arcade games that didn’t last 18:30 – Saunas: worth it or risky? 22:45 – Games that don’t break 25:15 – Golf simulators gone wrong 27:30 – Movie theater & Roku issues 30:00 – Real maintenance from back-to-back bookings 33:00 – The lifestyle cost of “resort-style” Airbnbs 35:00 – Course launch party + refund bonus Subscribe and Share If this episode saved you from buying a hot tub (or validated your regret 😅), please subscribe, leave a review, and share this with a friend who’s designing their Airbnb right now. It helps more than you know.