Guides, templates, checklists, and expert tips — curated to help you earn more, stress less, and delight every guest.
From setting up your listing to handling difficult guests — everything you need in one comprehensive guide. Updated for this year with new pricing benchmarks and compliance notes.
Step-by-step walkthrough for writing a title, description, and choosing photos that convert browsers into bookers.
A guided tour of all the tools and settings available in your MEDSTAY host dashboard from day one.
27 items to verify before you publish your first listing — from photography to house rules to pricing.
How to shoot, edit, and order your listing photos to maximise click-through rates and first impressions.
Clear, firm, and friendly — the formula for house rules that protect your property without scaring off guests.
What to expect, what to prepare, and how to build early momentum with your first bookings.
Applied by top hosts on MEDSTAY
Set distinct rates for high season, shoulder season, and off-peak — never leave money on the table in peak months.
Build cleaning costs into a one-time fee, not the nightly rate — guests mentally anchor to the nightly number.
Longer stays reduce turnover and cleaning effort. A 10–15% discount on 7+ night bookings is often worth it.
2-night minimums on weekends dramatically cut down on single-night gaps that are hard to fill.
Check 3–5 comparable properties every Monday and adjust if you're consistently over or under by more than 15%.
10 ready-to-use messages for check-in instructions, mid-stay check-ins, and checkout reminders.
A proven framework for turning a negative guest experience into a 5-star review with calm, proactive responses.
What to include in your guest welcome pack to create a memorable first impression from the moment they walk in.
The habits of top-rated hosts on MEDSTAY — small touchpoints that consistently earn perfect scores.
An overview of local licensing requirements, registration rules, and occupancy limits that affect short-term hosts.
A legally reviewed template for a short-term rental agreement that protects both host and guest.
What standard home insurance doesn't cover, and which policies actually protect hosts during guest stays.
How rental income is taxed, which expenses are deductible, and when you need to register for VAT.
Track bookings, income, and expenses across all your properties.
Download XLS →Editable template — just add your property details and WiFi password.
Download DOC →Pre-filled calendar with typical high/low season windows by region.
Download XLS →Standard short-term rental agreement, editable in any word processor.
Download DOC →Showing: Getting Started — all 6 guides and videos.
Showing: Pricing Strategy resources.
Showing: Guest Experience resources.
Showing: Legal & Compliance resources.
Showing: Free downloadable files.
List your property on MEDSTAY and start earning with the tools and support you've just read about.