You can muscle your way through hosting manually… but why would you? The best hosts automate, delegate, and stay sane by using the right tools from day one.
Here are 7 essential tools that will make your life easier, your guests happier, and your reviews glowier.
1. Hospitable (formerly Smartbnb)
What it does: Automates guest messaging, reviews, and team coordination.
Why it matters: Instead of typing the same messages 100 times, schedule auto-responses for booking confirmations, check-in, check-out, and review requests.
✅ Use it if you value your time and sanity.
2. Turno (formerly TurnoverBnB)
What it does: Automatically schedules cleaners based on your Airbnb bookings.
Why it matters: You’ll never forget to book a cleaning again. Cleaners can upload photos, mark tasks done, and get paid through the app.
✅ Use it if you want your place spotless without babysitting the process.
3. Wheelhouse or PriceLabs
What it does: Dynamic pricing software that adjusts your nightly rate based on supply, demand, seasonality, and local trends.
Why it matters: Maximizes revenue without you manually watching every weekend and event spike.
✅ Use it if you want to make more without doing more.
4. Keyless Smart Lock (e.g., August, Yale, Schlage Encode)
What it does: Lets guests check themselves in with a code, not a key.
Why it matters: No more key exchanges, no lockbox drama, and no getting called at midnight.
✅ Use it if you like sleeping through the night.
5. Airbnb’s Native Tools
What it does: Guest communication, calendar syncing, pricing, and reviews—all in one place.
Why it matters: Airbnb has improved its tools massively. Start here before adding more complexity.
✅ Use it if you’re new and want to learn the basics before layering in third-party platforms.
6. Canva
What it does: Design welcome books, printable signs, labels, and social media content.
Why it matters: Your guest guide deserves to look better than a Word doc with Times New Roman.
✅ Use it if you want a pro look without hiring a designer.
7. Google Drive or Notion
What it does: Store all your SOPs, property checklists, receipts, and guest issues in one place.
Why it matters: When you scale beyond one property (and you will), having organized systems saves hours.
✅ Use it if you ever want to stop reinventing the wheel.
“Great hosts don’t work harder. They build smarter systems.”
🧰 Want these tools plus setup templates and walkthroughs? Grab them free at AirbnbTutorials.com
