Setting up an Airbnb in Adelaide: a checklist for new hosts
The short answer
Before your first guest, check your council and strata rules allow short stays, tell your insurer, and make the property safe and easy: working smoke alarms, clear check-in instructions, a lockbox or smart lock, hotel-style linen, a stocked kitchen and a reliable cleaner for same-day turnovers.
Rules and paperwork
- Check your council's planning rules for short stays
- Check strata by-laws if it's an apartment or unit
- Tell your insurer and get cover for short-term letting
- Keep records for tax, and get advice on GST and income
Safety
- Working smoke alarms in the right places
- A fire blanket and extinguisher in the kitchen
- Clear emergency information for guests
- Secure balcony doors, pool fences and window locks
The guest experience
- Two sets of linen and towels per bed, so turnovers are quick
- A simple, clear check-in guide
- Kitchen basics: oil, salt, pepper, tea, coffee
- Fast Wi-Fi with the details on display
Running it well
- A cleaner who can do same-day turnovers and send photos
- A maintenance plan for the small jobs between guests
- A calendar that syncs across every platform you list on
Questions
Do you help new hosts set up?
Yes. We can set up and stage the property, supply linen and run turnovers from your first booking.
Can you manage the listing too?
Yes. With co-hosting or listing management, we look after your listing, pricing and guest messages.