Dream Stay Vacations Blog

This is where I share what experience teaches—practical insight, real solutions, and the perspective that helps hosts avoid problems before they happen. The goal is simple: clearer decisions, fewer missteps, and better-performing properties.

The Daylight Saving Dividend: Essential Maintenance Checks That Boost 5-Star Stays

The end of Daylight Savings Time, which falls on November 2, 2025, marks more than just moving the clocks back an hour. For every successful Airbnb host and vacation rental owner , it should be treated as a biannual maintenance holiday. I call it the “Daylight Savings Dividend” because the small amount of time you invest now pays huge returns in avoiding frustrating mid-stay guest mini-emergencies, preventing property damage, and securing those essential 5-star reviews mov

Nov 1, 2025

The STR Guest Review Response & Why it's a Key Aspect in Your Listing's Search Ranking

Thoughtful reviews are one thing, but keyword rich reviews will help drive the algorithm in your favor. Your Host Response is an SEO Tool: How to Gain Another Algorithmic Edge Guest reviews are often seen as simple social proof—a way to reassure future guests. But for the Elevated Host , every review is a powerful, free algorithmic asset that can dramatically boost your search ranking 🔝 and attract your ideal, high-caliber traveler. If you are treating your host responses

Oct 27, 2025

Charge Ahead: The EV Charging Advantage for Airbnb Hosts

The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is in full swing, and it's changing the landscape for travelers and accommodations alike. As more...

Aug 5, 2024