Preparing to host Getting ready to host

Professionals and first-timers alike can always benefit by doing a little bit of preparation. Here are a few tips to make sure you get an awesome review while hosting.

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• Get your calendar in order
• Organize information for rentees
• Get your place ready

Make sure your calendar is in order

Calendar management is a big part of hosting—it keeps things convenient for you and your guests.

• Sync all your calendars so you only get rental requests when you’re available
• Set your rate – decide on the minimums/maximums
• Set hours for kitchen usage – decide when guests can check in and out
• Give yourself time to tidy up between reservations
• Dishefs may block your calendar if you don’t provide all the information needed for your account, so make sure everything is correct

Organize guest information

• Make sure to verify your tenant’s ID
• Take the time to get to know your rentees beforehand by checking out their profiles or starting a conversation
• Provide check-in instructions, a neighborhood guide, kitchen rules, contact information, and anything else the rentees may need to get settled and comfortable

Prepare your place

• If you can’t be there, consider self-check-in to ensure access
• Consider providing your guests with some essentials – bottled water, cleaning supplies, a place to clean up after cooking
• Keep some essential laundry handy – a few extra paper towels on hand
• Cleaning and management services are a good idea-many hosts charge a cleaning fee to cover their expenses