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Vacation Home Help
by Vacation Rental & Airbnb Coach
Learn how to grow your airbnb or vacation rental business in just minutes a day with Coach John. Join John as he shares the latest insights, tools, and news about the rapidly growing short term rental industry. The episodes are short, sweet, and actionable. Whether you are an airbnb host or a seasoned vacation rental owner, this short term rental podcast is for you!
Episodes
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Mike Is Selling and Linda Is Scaling: The State of Short-Term Rentals in 2026
The short-term rental market didn't die. It grew up. In this episode, John breaks down exactly what's happened to the STR market over the last three years — and why two owners running properties in the same neighborhood are headed in opposite directions. One is exiting. One is scaling. The...
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How to Never Lose Money to a Dishonest Guest on Airbnb - A $800 Lesson
I did everything right. Hundreds of photos. Every message documented. Every step followed. Airbnb still took $800 from me. This episode is the full breakdown of a 7-day nightmare with Airbnb support — multiple agents, contradicting decisions, and a senior case manager who finally said the quiet...
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My Short-Term Rental Tech Stack: Why Simple Wins Every Time
My Short-Term Rental Tech Stack: Why Simple Wins Every Time Welcome back to Vacation Home Help, where we make hosting simple. Episode Overview Look, I get it. Every week there's a new "game-changing" AI tool or automation platform promising to revolutionize your short-term rental business. But...
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The Hidden Math Behind Airbnb & Vrbo Pricing Recommendations
Ever wonder how Airbnb, Vrbo, and dynamic pricing tools actually decide what your nightly rate should be? In this episode, we break down the real data sources behind those pricing recommendations — from market demand signals and booking windows to competitor performance, seasonality, and...
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Airbnb influencers are full of BS...understanding how to run an STR is easy...
Most people fail in short-term rentals not because they aren’t smart… but because they’re taking advice from the wrong people. In this episode, John Andrew breaks down why influencer advice is destroying new investors — and who you should actually learn from if you want to build a profitable,...
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Surviving the Airbnb and Short-Term Rental Slowdown in 2025
Bookings are down. The market’s soft. And 2025 is separating the real hosts from the hobbyists. In this Vacation Home Help Podcast episode, John Andrew — founder of Florida’s largest Airbnb cleaning and co-hosting network — shares the fundamentals every host needs to stay profitable and stay in...
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Quick and dirty, tactical direct booking site for under $200?
Building your own direct booking website doesn’t have to cost thousands — in this episode of the Vacation Home Help Podcast, John Andrew breaks down exactly how to launch a clean, functional, revenue-generating direct booking site for under $200. You’ll learn step-by-step how to: Choose and…
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Remove Bad Airbnb Reviews Every Time With This Method
Description: Negative reviews can tank your Airbnb performance — but most can be prevented or removed if you know what you’re doing. In this episode, John Andrew breaks down exactly how to stop bad reviews before they happen, and what to do if a guest already left one. You’ll learn: How to…
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October’s Airbnb Slowdown: Why Bookings Crashed — and What Smart Hosts Are Doing About It
If your calendar looks emptier than usual this October, you’re not alone. 2025 has been one of the toughest years for short-term rental owners in recent memory — occupancy rates are down across nearly every market. In this episode, I break down exactly why bookings have slowed and what you can do...
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Airbnb Bookings Are Dying Out — Here’s What to Do
Airbnb bookings are drying up, and hosts everywhere are feeling it. Guests are waiting until the last minute to book at rock-bottom rates, and the competition is turning into a race to the bottom. In this episode, I break down exactly why this is happening — and what you can do right now to stay...
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A No-BS Framework to Build a Profitable STR Portfolio (Part 3: Macro → Micro Market Selection)
Not all STR markets are created equal. Some look amazing in headlines but flop once you dig into the numbers. Others are sleeper markets that deliver insane returns if you know where to look. In this episode, John Andrew breaks down Step 3 of his no-BS framework: how to go from choosing the right...
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A No-BS Framework to Build a Profitable STR Portfolio (Part 2: Compliance-First Market Filter)
Too many new investors make the same mistake: they buy a “dream” property in a market that looks good on paper — then find out the city, county, or HOA doesn’t allow short-term rentals. That’s how you end up with a liability instead of an asset. In this episode, John Andrew breaks down Step 2 of...
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Airbnb’s New “Host-Only Fee” Kill Shot Against Direct Bookings — Here’s Your Countermove
🚨 Airbnb just made its boldest move yet: a host-only fee of 15.5% (16% in Brazil) and zero visible guest fees. It looks like housekeeping—it's actually a psychological flip that erases “book direct to avoid Airbnb fees” and puts price blame on you while Airbnb takes a bigger cut. In this…
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A No-BS Framework to Build a Profitable STR Portfolio (Part 1: The Airbnb Buy Box)
A No-BS Framework to Build a Profitable STR Portfolio (Part 1: The Airbnb Buy Box) Most hosts fail before they even start — not because they don’t work hard, but because they don’t define their Buy Box. In this episode, I’m breaking down Step 1 of my no-BS framework to build a profitable…
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When Guests Lie for a Refund: How to Stop Airbnb Scams Cold
In this episode of Vacation Rentals with John, we’re diving deep into one of the most frustrating realities of hosting — when guests lie just to get a refund. I’ll break down the most common scam tactics — from false cleanliness complaints to fake pest sightings — and share real-life examples…
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Airbnb Guest Damage, Weak Payouts, and OTA Claims: How to Actually Get Paid When They Trash Your Place
In this episode of Vacation Rentals with John, we dive deep into one of the most frustrating parts of running a short-term rental business: getting paid for guest damages. We’re talking about AirCover, Booking.com, and VRBO — the platforms that promise protection but often leave you covering the...
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Why I’m All In on Short-Term Rentals
In this episode, I share why I went all in on short-term rentals and how this business changed my life — from leaving corporate finance at Hilton to building a lifestyle of freedom, growth, and purpose. I open up about how STRs helped me grow as a businessman, strengthen my relationship with my...
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Some quick airbnb pricing changes I've used to increase my bookings.
Weekends booked but weekdays empty? You’re leaving money on the table. In this quick episode, John shares the exact pricing tweaks he made to fill weekday gaps on his Airbnb listings. From adjusting base rates to smart use of dynamic pricing tools and embracing short stays—these small shifts can...
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A New Season of Vacation Rentals With John
I’m back. Here’s where I’ve been, what’s changed in STRs, and how this podcast will help you win in 2025 — one smart move at a time. Follow the new facebook page here Thank you so much for your support.
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Vacation Rentals Not as Great as They Used to Be? Run Spring Promotions for More Bookings.
A couple promotions that work for my vacation rentals to attract more bookings - easy to implement changes. Join the facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/vacationrentalswithjohn
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Go Undercover Boss on Your Own STR.
Connect with me here [email protected] My airbnb profile https://www.airbnb.com/users/show/46582948 My cleaning company vacationhomehelp.com
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Chatting with Daniel Rusteen on Optimizing Airbnb (Former Airbnb Employee and Author of Optimize YOUR BnB)
Chatting with Airbnb expert Daniel Rusteen about optimizing your airbnb listings.Rate and review to show support on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Follow Daniel Rusteen...
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Warning. Check Your Airbnb Short Stay Cleaning Fee. This Update Was Sneaky, Avoid Losing Thousands
Airbnb actually did a pretty sneaky update to short stay clean fees. Connect with Me: [email protected] This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this...
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Cold Outreach Method for Short Term Rentals - Essentially Free Marketing
In this episode I will walk you through my vacation rental cold outreach method I use to find new owners, guests, and clients for my short term rental businesses. Connect with Me: [email protected] This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own…
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Short Term Rental Industry Layoffs (Hopper and Evolve Vacation Rental)
Connect with Me: [email protected] This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, new...
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Airbnb Winter Release Prediction...Airbnb will introduce hosts to property managers and cleaners?
Connect with Me: [email protected] This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, new...
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The CEO of Airbnb wants you to charge less for your house
Read Business Insider Article Read Fortune Article Connect with Me: [email protected] This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short...
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4 Methods to Get Your Airbnb Verified Listing Icon In Under 5 Minutes
Connect with Me: [email protected] This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, new...
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Homeowner tied up by man he rented room to on Airbnb
Source article: https://www.wsoctv.com/news/trending/homeowner-tied-up-by-man-he-rented-room-airbnb/6KIGXAPW3ZCOBDS5XZTHGH7HUA/ Connect with Me: [email protected] This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that...
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Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky on Eliminating Cleaning Fees...Well At Least Ranking By Total Price
Connect with Me: [email protected] This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, new...
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US Vacation Rental Market Winners and Losers Summer 2023
Read it here: https://www.keydatadashboard.com/blog/summer-2023-us-vacation-rental-market-winners-and-losers Connect with Me: [email protected] This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet…
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Guest checked-in and your short term rental is not clean (cleaners missed it?) what to do.
When this happens, it is never a good situation, and prevention is always better than having to fix it. So this episode will go into prevention methods and ways you can make it right for your guests. Identify the WHY it happened after you fix the problem. Take care of the guest first Identify the...
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How to choose vacation rental sites to list on (...besides Airbnb and VRBO)
How to choose vacation rental sites to list on (...besides Airbnb and VRBO) If you. need more exposure to fill up your calendar, here is a 5-minute exercise you can use to find the most effective vacation rental websites. Connect with Me: [email protected] This episode is brought to you…
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Do you have a pipeline of future guests? You cannot afford to sit back and not source your own leads.
Connect with Me: [email protected] This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, new...
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Red flags to look out for to stop fraudulent bookings
Connect with Me: [email protected] This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, new...
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Guests from hell? What to do with serious rule breakers and how to get the platforms to cancel a reservation.
One of our listeners had a 'guest from hell' - they do have a shared space, but I have dealt with a difficult guest who was dead-set on breaking every rule possible. Hope this never happens to you, but if it does...here are some practical steps you can take to ask them to stop and if it fails…
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Should I leave wine for my airbnb guests...or anything at all?
Should I leave a welcome gift for my Airbnb guests?This short episode will dive into a couple of ideas to improve your guest experience. Connect with Me: [email protected] This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday...
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Best way to handle a booking cut short by your guests
Sometimes guests have to leave early. Storms, wildfires, illness in the family, or just because they want to go home early. Here is how I deal with it. Connect with Me: [email protected] This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email…
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Dealing with the public without freaking out as an STR operator.
Just a couple of things I think about and do when dealing with guests who break house rules. Note: This episode is probably more suited to beginner hosts. Connect with Me: [email protected] This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email...
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Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky's Post - 5 Updates From Our Top Suggestions.
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky's X Tweet - https://twitter.com/bchesky/status/1704465615954584043 Connect with Me: [email protected] This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting…
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Last Minute Airbnb Deals with Zach Busekrus from Sponstayneous
Today, we have Zach Busekrus from Sponstayneous on to talk short term rentals.Connect with Zach on InstagramLast Minute Airbnb Deals on sponstayneous.com Connect with Me: [email protected] This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email...
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Guest won't leave? What to do when a guest refuses to leave your short term rental on time.
If your guests won't leave your property in time, here are some practical steps you can take. Connect with Me: [email protected] This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting...
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Reacting to "Airbnb Really Is Different Now" Article by The Atlantic
Read the article by The Atlantic 'Airbnb Really Is Different Now"https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2023/09/airbnb-hotel-hosting-cleaning-fees/675355/ Connect with Me: [email protected] This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own…
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More Airbnb Wishlist Saves Will Help You Rank Higher.
A little neat trick to help you rank higher with the algorithm... Connect with Me: [email protected] This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this…
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VRBO Updates Cancellaton Policy With...Penalties for Hosts?
Big changes with VRBO's cancellation policy and Premier Host Program If the host cancels a booking 48 hours before the stay, they will be charged 50% of gross booking value — that’s the most harsh penalty. If it is canceled between 30 days to 48 hours prior, the penalty is 25%; prior to 30 days,...
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How I do short term rental bookkeeping in under 30 minutes a week
How I do short term rental bookkeeping in under 30 minutes a weekLinks to help with creating your chart of accounts (you do not need these softwares, these are just to reference to get your chart of...
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Airbnb retires email aliases. What hosts need to know
Airbnb retires email aliases. What hosts need to know Connect with Me: [email protected] This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the...
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We got a situation! How to handle a guest pressuring for a refund through complaints.
We got a situation! How to handle a guest pressuring for a refund through complaints. Connect with Me: [email protected] This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool...
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Airbnb Payout Math Explained
Sometimes the numbers may be a bit confusing whether you are reading the transaction activity report (the airbnb spreadsheet download) or your reservation detail.I recommend checking the reservation detail to understand the numbers that go into your payout spreadsheet that you can download from...
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Good, bad, and ugly of one night airbnb stays.
Connect with Me: [email protected] This episode is brought to you by the Vacation Rentals with John Newsletter my very own email newsletter every Friday that features 4 bullet points highlighting cool things I found this week in the short term rental world including apps, books, tech, new...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Learn how to grow your airbnb or vacation rental business in just minutes a day with Coach John. Join John as he shares the latest insights, tools, and news about the rapidly growing short term rental industry. The episodes are short, sweet, and actionable. Whether you are an airbnb host or a seasoned vacation rental owner, this short term rental podcast is for you!
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Learn how to grow your airbnb or vacation rental business in just minutes a day with Coach John. Join John as he shares the latest insights, tools, and news about the rapidly growing short term rental industry. The episodes are short, sweet, and actionable. Whether you are an airbnb host or a...
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