What to Tell Airbnb Guests During a Hurricane Watch or Warning: Message Templates + Refund Policy
A hurricane's approaching your rental? Here's what to message guests at each stage — watch, warning, landfall — plus what actually triggers a refund.
HostReply Blog
Insights, comparisons, and best practices for short-term rental hosts using AI guest messaging. Tips for Airbnb, VRBO, and vacation rental automation.
HostReply vs StayReply: Flat-Rate PMS Integration or Volume-Priced Multi-System Reach?
StayReply connects to 14+ PMSs with volume pricing from $19-$29/property. HostReply integrates with Hospitable and OwnerRez at a flat $19/property. Compare both.
HostReply vs Hostly Reply: Focused Messaging Agent or All-in-One Host Platform?
Hostly Reply bundles messaging, a website builder, payments, and dynamic pricing. HostReply is a focused AI messaging agent at a flat, published $19/property price.
HostReply vs Morphic AI: PMS-Connected Automation or Airbnb-Only Co-Host?
Morphic AI works directly on Airbnb with no PMS needed, using WhatsApp for approvals. HostReply connects your PMS for SMS escalation. Compare pricing and fit.
One Inbox, Three Platforms: Automating Guest Messages Across Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com
Airbnb's scheduled messages only reach Airbnb guests. Here's how multi-platform hosts sync Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com messages into one automated inbox.
Airbnb's Host-Only Fee Deadline: What to Do Before September 15, 2026
Airbnb's host-only fee deadline hits Sept 15, 2026 (Oct 13 in the EEA). Here's what changed, the payout math, and exactly what to do before it lands.
Best AI Tools for Hospitable Hosts in 2026
Hospitable ships AI messaging natively. Here's what its built-in Inbox AI covers, what's in the App Marketplace, and where a dedicated tool like HostReply fits.
Best AI Tools for OwnerRez Hosts in 2026
OwnerRez's own Rezzy AI plus the third-party AI messaging apps in its integrations directory — Conduit, HostBuddy AI, Besty AI, AIPEX, and HostReply — compared.
Best AI Tools for Hostaway Hosts in 2026
A look at the AI guest messaging apps in Hostaway's marketplace — HostBuddy AI, Besty AI, Stayzy AI, PrimeHost AI, and INTO — and where HostReply fits.
Best AI Tools for Guesty Hosts in 2026
Guesty's native ReplyAI drafts replies for review, versus third-party autopilot tools. Here's how they compare, and where HostReply fits.
Your Vacasa Property Got Sold to a New Casago Franchise: The Self-Management Alternative
Casago sold ~31,400 of Vacasa's 32,000 units to local franchises in 2026. If your property changed hands, here's the self-management alternative.
Guesty For Hosts Is Shutting Down: How to Rebuild Your Guest Messaging Automation
Guesty For Hosts shuts down May 31, 2026 and automations don't transfer. Here's exactly what to do before you lose access, and how to rebuild guest messaging.
Does Airbnb Have an Out-of-Office Message? Here's What Actually Covers You
Airbnb has no native out-of-office feature. Here's what Snooze, scheduled replies, and its 2026 AI auto-reply actually cover for guest messages while you're away.
Airbnb Co-Host Network vs. AI Guest Messaging: What Costs Less (and When to Use Both)
Airbnb Co-Host Network co-hosts charge 10-25%+ of booking revenue; AI guest messaging is a flat monthly fee. Compare costs and when to combine them.
Airbnb Message Templates: The Complete Library (2026)
16 copy-paste Airbnb message templates for every guest stage — welcome, check-in, wifi, reviews, and difficult requests — plus exactly when to send each.
Airbnb Welcome Message Templates: 6 Scripts Guests Actually Like
6 copy-paste Airbnb welcome message templates for every guest type — plus when to send a welcome message and how it's different from your check-in instructions.
Airbnb Check-In Message Template: The Best Script (2026)
The Airbnb check-in message template top hosts use, plus variants for gated communities, international guests, and late-night arrivals. Copy, paste, done.
Airbnb Review Templates for Hosts: What to Write About a Guest
Airbnb review templates for hosts writing about a guest — great stay, minor issue, and a guest you wouldn't host again — plus the rules the review system runs on.
Airbnb Automated Messages: How to Set Them Up (2026 Guide)
Airbnb automated messages run on three triggers: new reservation, check-in, and checkout. How to set them up step by step — and what to do when they aren't enough.
The 47-Point Airbnb Listing Audit Checklist (or Let AI Do It in 60 Seconds)
A free 47-point checklist to audit your Airbnb or Vrbo listing — title, photos, pricing, amenities, and guest experience. Or let AI score it in 60 seconds.
Best AI Guest Messaging Tools for Airbnb in 2026 (Compared)
We compare the 6 best AI guest messaging tools for Airbnb hosts in 2026 — Hospitable AI, HostBuddy, Guest Guru, Besty AI, Conduit, and HostReply — side by side.
HostReply Is Now on the Hospitable Apps Marketplace
HostReply is officially on the Hospitable Apps Marketplace. What it means for hosts and how to connect HostReply to your Hospitable account in minutes.
HostReply vs HostAI (Now Conduit): The Best HostAI Alternative for Airbnb Hosts in 2026
HostAI rebranded to Conduit and moved upmarket. Compare pricing, escalation, and PMS support to find the best HostAI alternative for small Airbnb hosts.
7 Airbnb Hosting Mistakes That Are Costing You Money
Avoid these 7 common Airbnb hosting mistakes that silently drain your revenue. From pricing errors to poor guest communication, here's how to fix them fast.
The Complete Guide to Airbnb Check-In: From Lockboxes to Smart Locks
Master your Airbnb check-in process: compare lockboxes, smart locks, and keypads, with tips for clear instructions that prevent bad reviews.
Airbnb Response Time and Response Rate: What Actually Affects Your Ranking
Airbnb confirms response speed affects search ranking. The exact response rate rules, the 90% Superhost requirement, and how to reply in under an hour.
How to Prepare Your Vacation Rental for Peak Season
Get your vacation rental ready for peak season with this practical checklist — pricing adjustments, maintenance prep, and how to avoid common pitfalls.
5 Guest Messages Every Short-Term Rental Host Dreads (And How to Handle Them)
From 2 AM check-in requests to passive-aggressive complaints, here's how experienced hosts handle the trickiest guest messages without losing their cool.
Airbnb Pricing Strategy: How to Set Rates That Maximize Revenue
The complete Airbnb pricing playbook: base-rate math, dynamic pricing tools, seasonal premiums, comp analysis, event pricing, and minimum-night strategy.
The Host's Guide to Getting More 5-Star Reviews on Airbnb
Practical strategies for earning more 5-star Airbnb reviews. Learn when to message guests, how to set expectations, and how to turn complaints into great reviews.
How to Automate Your Airbnb Business: The Whole-Operation Guide
How to automate your Airbnb business end to end in 2026 — pricing, smart locks, turnovers, accounting and messaging. What to automate first, and what to keep human.
How AI Guest Messaging Actually Works for Vacation Rentals
How AI guest messaging really works, whether it's against Airbnb's rules, if guests can tell, and where AI fails. An honest guide for rental hosts.
Managing Multiple Short-Term Rentals Without Losing Your Mind
Scaling from 1 to 10+ vacation rental properties? Here's what experienced multi-property hosts wish they knew about systems, delegation, and automation.
HostReply vs HostBuddy: Which AI Guest Messaging Tool Fits Your Rentals? (2026)
Looking for a HostBuddy alternative? Compare HostBuddy's tiered pricing and 95% automation claims with HostReply's flat $19/property, accuracy-first approach.
HostReply vs Guest Guru: Choosing a Guest Guru Alternative After the Zeevou Acquisition
Guest Guru is now part of Zeevou, with new signups waitlisted. Compare HostReply vs Guest Guru on pricing and features to pick the right alternative.
HostReply vs Besty AI: Focused Messaging Agent or All-in-One Operating System?
Besty AI is now an all-in-one STR operating system. HostReply is a focused AI messaging agent with SMS human-in-the-loop. Compare pricing, scope, and fit.