Airbnb hosting can be just as popular and profitable in Boise as it is in Brooklyn. Even though many people associate Airbnb with hip big cities on the coasts, it has become just as successful in smaller communities throughout the heartland.
There were 190 rentals available in and around the historic Central Colorado town of Salida on October 13, 2016. Hosting a population of 5,409 people, rentals range from a downtown carriage house to a trailer in the backyard of a local bed and breakfast.
Nor was it just Salida, there were 46 rentals available in of Canon City, just down the Arkansas River on the same day. Canon City is far from a glamorous destination; the main industry in town is the prison system. Yet it is just as hospitable to Airbnb as larger, more fashionable cities like Denver.
Airbnb Is Everywhere
Airbnb superhost Graham Seymour, rents out a former sheepherdersa�� boarding house in Downtown Boise, Idaho. Seymour is far from alone, today there are 300+ Boise area rentals advertised on Airbnb.
You dona��t need to be in Brooklyn to be an Airbnb Host
The success of hosts like Seymour proves that you can succeed at Airbnb in almost every city or town in the United States. All you need is a place for people to stay and an Airbnb listing.
There are also some steps you can take to make your place and your community more attractive to Airbnb guests. These include:
- Emphasizing what makes your community unique, such as colorful local history, nearby attractions and area landmarks.
- Mentioning recreational activities in your area. Both Salida and Canon City are centers for mountain-biking and river rafting. Salida also has a well-known ski area raved by locals and tourists alike. Monarch, another local town is within easy driving distance.
- Make sure you mention local festivals and events that might attract people to the community.
- Dona��t forget business and official travelers. For example, people coming to your town might be traveling as past of a work trip.
- Mention local businesses and amenities especially those within walking distance of your place.
- If therea��s something unique or interesting about your rental dona��t forget to mention it! An example might be an 100 year old house or staying in a trailer.
- Fix the place up and keep it in the best condition possible. One major complaint many visitors to small towns have is the lack of nice places to stay.
- Go online and study what Airbnb superhosts are doing. Many of them are operating in smaller communities, yet they are just as successful as hosts in cities like New York.
Finally take advantage of all the services available for Airbnb hosts such as Payfully!