Top 5 mistakes to avoid when renting your property for short periods

Renting out your home for short-term rentals may seem simple... but poor planning or minor oversights can quickly impact your profitability and customer reviews. Here are the 5 most common mistakes we see landlords make—and how to effectively avoid them.

1. ❌ Setting a price without a strategy

Renting at a fixed rate year-round is a common mistake. In reality, demand varies depending on the season, local events, or days of the week . An incorrectly adjusted rate can either slow down your bookings or cost you money.

What to do: Implement dynamic pricing based on local market trends, with regular adjustments to optimize revenue.

2. ❌ Neglecting the online ad

Unprofessional photos , a description that is too short or a banal title can cause you to lose a lot of visibility on platforms like Airbnb or Booking.

What to do :

• Take care with the photos (natural light, framing, decoration)

• Write a clear, attractive ad with relevant keywords

• Update information regularly

3. ❌ Poorly managing your calendar

An unsynchronized or poorly monitored calendar can lead to double bookings or incorrectly blocking dates. This can negatively impact traveler satisfaction and even lead to penalties from platforms.

What to do: Rigorously manage your schedule and, ideally, automate synchronization between platforms .

4. ❌ Providing a poor arrival experience

An impersonal welcome , a lack of information , or an unsecured key box can all ruin a first impression, which is crucial for getting good reviews.

What to do :

• Provide a seamless arrival (in person or via smart lock )

• Provide a clear and comprehensive welcome booklet

• Be available or responsive when needed

5. ❌ Wanting to manage everything alone without structure

Between bookings, cleaning, technical issues, and managing travelers, the mental load quickly becomes a drag . Without discipline, errors accumulate.

What to do: Entrust management to a specialized concierge service , which provides you with its expertise, tools, and professional service.

✅ Conclusion: rent better, without stress

Avoiding these mistakes is possible, provided you are well organized, responsive and have a real strategy. But if you want to rent peacefully , without constraints , and with an optimized income , our concierge service is made for you.

💬 Contact us now for personalized support.