In this episode of the Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast, we’re joined by Alistair Malins, Founder of Luxury Cottages, as he shares his expertise on the art of managing luxurious short-term rentals.
Discover what truly defines a luxury property, how to deliver an unforgettable five-star guest experience, and the key takeaways every host can apply from the luxury sector. Alistair also dives into industry trends, including sustainability and regulation, offering valuable insights for navigating the ever-evolving STR landscape.
During the episode, Alistair names Thinking Traveller as his favourite brand and gives a special shout-out to Rachel Parsons for her contributions to the industry.
💡 Episode highlights:
✅ What makes a property truly luxurious
✅ How to deliver exceptional guest experiences
✅ Industry trends: sustainability and regulation
✅ Expert advice for short-term rental hosts
This episode includes sponsor mentions for: HCH Financial Services, Hosthub, Smiling House Luxury, and Booklee.
👉 Watch now and elevate your hosting game with exclusive tips from the luxury short-term rental sector!
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2:50 Founding Luxury Cottages
4:50 Who Luxury Cottages caters for
5:35 Getting listed on Luxury Cottages
6:54 Meeting the expectations of owners and guests
8:26 What makes a property luxurious
9:52 How to deliver a luxurious experience
10:48 What hosts can learn from the luxury market
12:17 Commitment to sustainability
15:24 Trends to be looking out for
17:45 Regulation
23:09 The future of the industry
27:14 Favourite brand: Thinking Traveller
27:58 Individual shout-out: Rachel Parsons
29:13 No. 1 lesson learned: don’t stand still
Links:
James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/
Holiday Cottage Handbook: https://www.holidaycottagehandbook.com/
Free e-book: https://www.holidaycottagehandbook.com/e-book
Alistair Malins: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistairmalins/
Luxury Cottages: https://luxurycottages.com/
Mentions:
The Thinking Traveller: https://www.thethinkingtraveller.com/
Rachel Parsons: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-parsons-change-for-good/
Sponsors:
HCH Financial Services: https://www.hchfs.com/
Hosthub: https://www.hosthub.com/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=HCH
Smiling House Luxury: https://smilinghouse.ch/
Search and Stay: https://www.searchandstay.com/
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