October 31, 2026

Growing from one rental to several without paying more commission

Growing from one rental to several? See how commission scales, how per-property pricing works, and the systems to set up before you expand.

October 30, 2026

Keep your calendar current: avoid double bookings and empty nights

Why double bookings happen, how to keep one master calendar across channels, a routine to block dates in time and how to fill gaps between stays.

October 29, 2026

Your first 30 days as a host: a step-by-step checklist

A week-by-week plan for your first month as a host: define your offer, finish account setup, prepare operations and review what to adjust.

October 28, 2026

Flat Monthly Fee vs. Booking Commission: What a Dominican Republic Host Keeps

Compare a percentage booking commission with a US$50 flat monthly fee. Run the numbers for your Dominican Republic rental, even if you manage it from the US.

October 27, 2026

How to avoid payment scams as a host

Spot the payment scams that target hosts: off-platform transfers, overpayments, fake receipts and phishing links, plus a reply you can copy.

October 26, 2026

How to get paid by guests as a Dominican Republic host

How card payments, settlement and payouts work for Dominican Republic hosts, including payouts in pesos through Stripe, and which costs to plan for.

October 25, 2026

How to furnish and equip your apartment for renting in the Dominican Republic

What to buy first for a rental apartment: bedroom, bathroom and kitchen essentials, materials that resist Caribbean humidity, and how to list it all.

October 24, 2026

How to write a rental listing international guests trust

Write a title, description and photo set that international guests trust: clear facts, honest limitations, stated rules and visible costs.

October 23, 2026

Cabarete and Puerto Plata host guide: short and monthly stays on the north coast

Rent by the night or by the month in Cabarete and Puerto Plata? How to decide, equip your property for kitesurfers and remote workers, and offer both.

October 22, 2026

Santiago and Jarabacoa host guide: renting in the city and the mountains

How to prepare a rental in Santiago or Jarabacoa: who books in each place, what to explain in your listing and a checklist for mountain houses.

October 21, 2026

Minimum stay: how to choose the right one for your rental

How to choose a minimum stay for your vacation rental: weigh turnover costs, calendar gaps and your ideal guest, then review it each season.

October 20, 2026

Guest message templates: before, during and after the stay

Ready-to-adapt guest message templates for confirmation, the day before arrival, the first day, checkout and the thank-you note after the stay.

October 19, 2026

The amenities guests ask about most in the DR: wifi, backup power, water and AC

How to describe wifi, generator or inverter backup, water and air conditioning honestly in your Dominican rental listing so guests know what to expect.

October 18, 2026

Host identity verification: what it is and why it matters

What host identity verification checks, what it does not, why guests care, and how the Verified Host badge works on SimpleStay through Stripe Identity.

October 17, 2026

How to respond to guest reviews as a host

Learn how to reply to positive and negative guest reviews, what never to write in public, and how to turn review patterns into real improvements.

October 16, 2026

High and low season in the Dominican Republic: how to plan your rental calendar

Plan your Dominican rental year: read your own seasons, review your listing before each one, prepare for hurricane season and use quiet months well.

October 15, 2026

Renting out a condo in the DR: what to check before hosting guests

Before hosting guests in a Dominican condo, read the bylaws, ask the administration the right questions and put the building rules in your listing.

October 14, 2026

Cleaning between guests: a checklist and how to set your cleaning fee

A room-by-room cleaning checklist for turnovers, an orderly routine between guests and a simple way to set a cleaning fee based on your real costs.