There is a growing market for individuals offering homestay accommodation for those travelers looking to rent out accommodation for more personalized needs compared to mainstream hotels and B&B. With so many events around the world and amazing places to visit, homestays will always be needed. If you’re placed in a great location, too, such as a top city like London, New York or European capitals, your homestays will be in demand from wanderlust tourists around the globe.

So, if you’re deciding on offering out a homestay, here are a few pointers to consider.

Make Your Home Stand Out

The homestay market is saturated, and when browsing for a homestay, many travelers will judge on looks and facilities alone. Simple investments in your property can go a long way in providing more attractive space, such as outside space, window dressing, and natural light. Wovn Home offers customized window treatments at www.wovnhome.com, and this can also be a practical idea to make sure your home has fixtures that are easily maintained (blinds may be easier to clean than curtains, for example).

Consider What’s Needed the Most in Your Area

The demands for homestays will vary from place to place. It’s essential to do market research for your area and for the kind of property you have. For example, if you’re in a party hotspot, your target market may be large groups of individuals rather than cozy couples. Consider how you can make the most out of your space.

If you have a large townhouse right in the center of the city, this is going to be popular for a wide variety of people, especially those groups who want an accessible property where they can avoid public transport or driving. Therefore, make your property competitive and offer everything this target group would need.

Decide the Kind of Host You Want to Be

A lot of travelers turn to homestays as a home-away-from-home option, which means it’s a more popular choice to have self-check-in options and a host who doesn’t get too directly involved. You can decide the kind of host you would naturally like to be, whether you want to greet all guests yourself physically, give a tour, or maintain a complete distance.

A lot of hosts are placed nearby, such as the house next door, and offer the opportunity for any assistance at any time, but only if the guests approach first.

Be Completely Honest and Open on Your Listing

Homestay guests will be more inclined towards those listings which outline everything they need to know and leave no area for doubt or questions. Homestay guests also like to know the procedure regarding you as a host. Therefore, think thoroughly about writing a detailed listing description. This should include:

• The check-in procedure

• What kind of host you are

• The behavior you expect from guests

• The type of guests you welcome, e.g. ‘I am happy to accommodate large parties such as bachelor and bachelorette parties’

• Whether there are additional fees such as cleaning

• All the facilities which are available in the property