PLAQRD FIELD NOTES

Better stays start with better information.

Practical ideas for short-term rental hosts and property managers building a smoother guest experience.

Comparison

Best Digital Guidebooks for Short-Term Rentals

A practical comparison of digital guidebook options for Airbnb and vacation rental hosts, including Touch Stay, Hostfully, DIY options, and PLAQRD.

Guest experience

What Should You Include in an Airbnb Welcome Book?

The essential sections every Airbnb and vacation rental welcome book should include, from Wi-Fi and parking to local recommendations.

Guide

Digital vs. Printed Airbnb Welcome Books

Should your vacation rental use a printed binder or digital welcome book? Here is where each works and why more hosts are moving digital.

How-to

How to Create a QR Code Guest Guide for Your Airbnb

A simple way to create a QR code guest guide for an Airbnb or vacation rental without making guests download another app.

Property management

Why Property Managers Are Switching to Digital Guest Guides

Digital guest guides can reduce repetitive questions, simplify updates, and create a more consistent short-term rental guest experience.