455. The Spring Maintenance Checklist for Hosts
Thanks For Visiting
Airbnb Superhosts Annette Grant & Sarah Karakaian
4.9 • 590 Ratings
🗓️ 17 April 2025
⏱️ 22 minutes
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Summary
Spring has sprung, and that means it’s time to give your short-term rental a seasonal refresh. In today’s episode, we're walking you through a host-focused maintenance checklist to ensure your property is not only clean and cozy but also safe and guest-ready as the temperatures rise.
If you want to prevent emergency repairs, avoid guest complaints, and extend the life of your property’s key features, this list is for you. It’s also an opportunity to show your guests that every detail matters—which goes a long way toward 5-star reviews.
From deep cleaning windows and testing AC units to preparing your patio furniture and swapping out winter blankets, we're digging into all the must-do maintenance tasks for spring and summer success.
In this episode, we cover:
- How to assess and refresh your windows and screens
- The importance of routine HVAC maintenance (and why spring is the ideal time to schedule it)
- Why your "Forgot Something" basket needs a seasonal update
- Outdoor furniture and patio safety tips (including an important reminder from our friend Justin Ford)
- What to review with your landscaping and lawn care vendors
- How to prepare for storm season and emergency access
- Why you should swap seasonal amenities (like heavy bedding and outdoor gear)
Whether you manage your own cleanings or you’re working with a team, use this checklist to ensure your STR is set up for safe, successful hosting this season.
Resources:
- Check out Justin Ford – International Short-Term Rental Safety Expert
- Watch: How to Set Up Your “Forgot Something” Basket | Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
Mentioned in this episode:
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Hostfully | Go to https://www.hostfully.com/tfv and use TFV500 to get $500 off your subscription.
Quiz | Take our quiz to reveal your hosting personality style!
Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Want to know our best kept hosting secrets? They're all inside our STR must-haves master list, |
| 0:06.3 | our secret weapon that continues to transform ordinary host into extraordinary host. |
| 0:11.0 | The must-have's master list is a checklist that we've been perfecting for over 12 years. |
| 0:15.6 | Picture this, your guest checks in to your short-term rental, and they're instantly wowed by the thoughtful touches and |
| 0:21.2 | impeccable amenities. Why? Because you've got the TFB must-have master list by your side. |
| 0:27.2 | This checklist has all the insider secrets that even the best host didn't know they were missing. |
| 0:32.1 | We challenge you to take the checklist into your property today. See how many items you can |
| 0:36.8 | mark off of this list. |
| 0:38.8 | You didn't get them all? No worries. This is your chance to level up. So go to hostchecklist.com |
| 0:44.6 | and grab your free copy. That's hostchecklist.com to download our coveted checklist today. |
| 0:57.0 | You're listening to the Thanks for Visiting Podcast. |
| 0:59.9 | We believe hosting with Hart is at the core of every short-term rental. |
| 1:04.1 | With Annette's background in business operation. |
| 1:06.6 | And Sarah's extensive hospitality management and interior design experience, we have welcomed |
| 1:11.9 | thousands of guests from over 30 countries earning us over a million dollars and garnering |
| 1:17.2 | us thousands of five-star reviews. |
| 1:20.0 | We love sharing creative ways for your listing to stand out, serve your guests, and be profitable. |
| 1:26.7 | Each episode, we will have knowledgeable guests who bring |
| 1:29.3 | value to the short-term rental industry. Or we will share our stories of our own experiences |
| 1:34.2 | so you can implement actual improvements to your rentals. Whether you're experienced, new, or |
| 1:40.4 | nervous to start your own short-term rental, we promise you'll feel right at home. |
| 1:45.9 | Before we dive into the content, let's hear a word from our sponsor. |
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