Want to make sure all of those presents under the Christmas tree are paid off by the time they are opened? Using passive rental income from your property, you can make a few extra quid this holiday season.

Renting out your Airbnb for the holidays is a great idea - but then you think about having to actually manage the property and be responsive to the needs of your guest - something not all of us have the time or talent for.

Tips for Short-Letting at the Holiday Season

If this is your first holiday season short-term letting, get some expert advice so that the season goes off without a hitch. Entering this festive, profitable period of renting is much simpler with an Airbnb agent like Pass the Keys.

Get Festive

Make the space feel merry and bright with some simple decorations. Whether your guests celebrate the same holiday as you or not, everyone can appreciate some cosy tartan blankets left out or a simple hot cocoa bar you set up with supplies.

Creating atmosphere in your Airbnb for the holidays can encourage good reviews and repeat customers. Pass the Keys is consistently scored Excellent by guests thanks to its attention to detail and we can even give advice to hosts about what to add to their property.

Set Clear Dates

It's wonderful to be a flexible host, but at the competitive holiday season it's important to set clear dates and expectations for your guests. Have set dates and arrival times and be sure to communicate these clearly with guests. Pass the Keys has direct communication with guests in the run-up and during the guests' stay to ensure everything runs smoothly.

It is also important to have a clear cancellation policy so you are not left high and dry without rental bookings on a prime holiday date.

Set Prime Prices

Don't let anyone talk you into being nice because, "It's the holidays." You made an investment in a rental property. Work it to your best advantage. If you are renting in a competitive market during the holidays, don't feel bad about charging prime prices.

As a holiday let management company, Pass the Keys calculates the best price using a dynamic pricing algorithm to achieve the balance of earning more for the property owner and enticing guests.

Test Your Heating, Hot Water, and More

Due to the special nature of travel at this time - and the prime dates and prices on offer - it is essential to make sure that things like the heating are in full working order.

Nobody wants to reach your Kent cottage at midnight on Christmas Eve just to find that your heating has gone out. Nor do you wish to crawl out of bed and get the boiler back in working order for them.

You can avoid these issues thanks to an Airbnb management company like Pass the Keys who take detailed info about the property during onboarding to make sure solutions can be provided fast in the case of any mishaps.

Hire Airbnb Cleaners

Whether hired specifically for cleaning or as part of Airbnb management companies' offerings, Airbnb cleaners are essential for the holidays. They'll put your rental to rights without you having to leave your holiday fireside.

Ready to Get Started With a Holiday Home Management company?

Get set up with Airbnb rental property management company Pass the Keys to handle all of your holiday let management needs. This holiday season take it easy, but keep earning with your rental property income.