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Over the 15 years, Airbnb has truly come a long way from offering a simple air and bed-and-breakfast to becoming a leader in the home-sharing market. In addition, according to The Zebra, Airbnb now offers 5.6 million short-term rentals to its 150 million users worldwide. So, ever wonder why Airbnb is a hit for domestic and international travelers? Then, what is it in Airbnb that attracts lots of travelers? Here are the 7 reasons why people prefer Airbnb accommodation. 7 Reasons Why People Prefer Airbnb Accommodation Travelers worldwide preferred booking on Airbnb, whether for business trips or long-term or short-term rentals. So, these are the 7 reasons why people prefer Airbnb accommodation:  Low-Cost  The number one reason most travelers prefer Airbnb accommodation is because of its price point. Airbnb’s in most cities have a lower price than traditional hotels as Airbnb has little overhead cost compared to hotels. Furthermore, Airbnb…

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Booking on VRBO vs Airbnb: What’s The Difference? With the easing of travel restrictions, it’s the perfect time to plan for your much-awaited vacation to your favorite destinations. Part of travel planning is choosing your accommodation. Nowadays, travelers prefer booking on vacation rental platforms. Airbnb and VRBO are the most popular rental hosting platforms for travelers. Whether it’s a serviced one-bedroom apartment with a fireplace in New York or a vacation rental in stunning Goodyear, Arizona; travelers prefer vacation rentals as it offers a cheaper, unique, and flexible travel experience. In our Airbnb 101 topic, we help you choose which platform is the best for booking your travel accommodations. Let’s discuss the important things you should know about booking on VRBO vs Airbnb: What’s the difference?  The Difference Between Booking on VRBO vs Airbnb What’s the difference between an Airbnb or a VRBO? Though both provide rental accommodations, there are…

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Airbnb is an awesome way to get an authentic experience while traveling to a new place. With over 150 million active users, Airbnb is one of the most popular platforms to book a stay or an experience. We have prepared some Airbnb tips for you, the guests! There are locations all over the world with a variety of accommodation options to suit your needs. If you’re not an avid Airbnb user, you might be missing out on important information about what to expect.  If you’re booking a stay for the first time, we’ve got some handy Airbnb tips for guests to know before booking.  Keep reading to learn Airbnb tips and tricks for guests and how to find the perfect Airbnb for you.  1. Filter Your Search  When looking for an Airbnb, one of the first things you want to do is narrow down your search. Airbnb offers approximately 5.6 million…

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Live-Sunward Grass Lawn

Welcome to the Best Vacation Rentals in Goodyear, AZ Welcome to Live Sunward, where relaxation, fun, and adventures meet. Live Sunward is one of the best Arizona vacation rentals. Nestled within the Estrella Mountain Community, this fully furnished villa offers an amazing getaway place for relaxation and adventures.  As our family loves traveling and adventures, we’ve realized that staying in cozy vacation rentals makes traveling more comfortable and cheaper. Turning our passion into a VRBO business is something so meaningful to our family. We know how family vacation helps take away the stress and build lifelong memories with family and friends. And we would love our home to be a part of every family and friend’s wonderful experiences and memories. Through our home, we hope everyone can relax and enjoy beautiful sceneries, experience lively adventures, and taste delicious cuisines.  Live Sunward, one of the Best Arizona Vacation Rentals What would…

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Hosting Fees on Airbnb and VRBO Both Airbnb and VRBO charge hosts a variety of fees. Cleaning and service fees are charged by both platforms, but Airbnb is more expensive overall. If a host wants to take reservations through the platform, they must pay each of these fees plus a separate host charge. Host Fees Host fees are charged in addition to guest fees. The platform charges both fees for the cost of running it. Hosts can choose to pass on these costs to guests (by setting a higher nightly rate). Hosts who do not wish to charge their guests additional fees can simply opt out of paying host fees entirely. Hosting companies typically charge per listing rather than per property: If you have two listings that you rent out and both generate revenue, then you will be charged twice as much as someone who only has one listing. Accepting…

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