She even warns prospective guests that the rental may be unsuitable for elderly travelers or anyone who would have difficulty navigating the loft’s steep ladder. Superhost Paulin Skoglund-Voss does not permit children under 12 in her tiny house in Frogn, Norway because of its lofted sleeping area. On the flip side, it’s better to turn away some guests preemptively than to field complaints later. Mailu Mwau Wasanga, a Kenyan superhost who listed his Nairobi apartment from 2015 to 2020, mentioned in his listing that he deejayed the occasional club night, drawing party people and students. Ross made his Saugerties rental attractive to New York City creatives by naming its rooms after famous local artists and stocking it with hotel-grade amenities. Ross saved himself the trouble of unpleasant surprises by hiring an accountant to assist with sales and occupancy taxes, and an insurance broker to handle the liability insurance. For the Hewitts, renting their cabin on Airbnb meant getting a lodging license from the Minnesota Department of Health-a state rule some newbies unwittingly overlook.

For Francesco Catucci, the superhost behind this stunning Sassi limestone cave dwelling in Matera, Italy, listing his holiday rental involved municipal licensing, registering with the local tourist office and police department, and paying property taxes. Some cities have 30-day rental minimums if a host doesn’t live on-site others require neighborhood meetings before approving applications. Though Airbnb streamlines its setup process, navigating the morass of bureaucratic requirements can be intimidating. The Hewitt twins didn’t ask for a blessing but gave their neighbors a heads up on their plans to rent out their cabin, noting “It was important for us to mention to them that we wouldn’t tolerate unruly or disturbing guests.” Scale Mt. “I don’t want parties at my houses anyway, so the neighbors and I are on the same page,” he says. Superhost Rob Ross, who rents a five-bedroom house in Saugerties and a three-bedroom house in Woodstock, New York, introduced himself to his neighbors and encouraged them to alert him of any issues. While few Airbnb hosts ask for their neighbors' permission before listing a property on Airbnb, many make an extra effort to keep relations amicable. Rob Ross' five-bedroom house in Saugerties Courtesy Airbnb Make nice with the neighbors

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