{"id":29036,"date":"2023-08-18T08:08:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-18T08:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/54.247.233.135\/?p=29036"},"modified":"2026-07-20T08:19:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T08:19:00","slug":"riding-the-wave-of-long-term-stays-getting-the-most-out-of-extended-accommodations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/es\/blog\/riding-the-wave-of-long-term-stays-getting-the-most-out-of-extended-accommodations\/","title":{"rendered":"Riding the Wave of Longer Stays: Getting the Most Out of Extended Accommodations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Longer stays give you a steady and dependable stream of income and increase occupancy while reducing your turnover costs. They can also help you increase low-season bookings and make the high season last longer.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But marketing and managing longer stays requires a different approach to short-term bookings. It’s a whole new ball game that demands distinct strategies and considerations.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, you\u2019ll read about why longer stays are on the rise, and how you can take advantage of this trend using four best practices. We\u2019ll also discuss seven channels that accept longer stays and who they cater to so you know where to list your properties.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s get right into it!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why are longer stays becoming so popular?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Longer stays have become increasingly popular because they offer guests more than just a place to stay for a few days. Many people today value the freedom to work and live from anywhere, and extended stays provide the perfect opportunity to do just that. When guests choose a longer stay, they can experience the excitement of a new environment but still have all the comforts they need, like a fully furnished office space, kitchen, and laundry room.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus, these stays can often be more cost-effective, giving guests better value for their money. People who book longer stays tend to <\/span>actively look for listings with weekly or monthly discounts<\/span><\/a>, and companies like Airbnb have taken note. As a result, they actively encourage their hosts to set a monthly discount rate on their listings. This way, hosts can attract and retain guests for extended periods, <\/span>and score those off-season bookings<\/span>, while guests can enjoy affordable stays.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Longer stays are also becoming a hit with remote and hybrid workers and digital nomads. As people gain more freedom and flexibility to work from anywhere, they can now turn their vacations into “<\/span>workations<\/span><\/a>,” and hop on their Zoom call right after a hike instead of from their home office. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

All they need is a laptop and a decent internet connection, which enables them to move from one place to another whenever they wish. They travel the world, making one place their home for a few weeks or months, then moving on to the next.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In fact, in 2020, Airbnb reported a <\/span>20% increase in mid to long-term stays<\/span><\/a>, compared to 2019. At the end of 2022, bookings of 28 nights or longer were <\/span>21% of Airbnb\u2019s total nights booked<\/span><\/a>. According to them, guests across all regions and age groups have taken to this new approach.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In response to the growing demand, the company launched their \u201cmonthly stay\u201d feature to make it more convenient for both guests and property managers to take advantage of this trend. If you\u2019re using Rentals United as your channel manager, you can take advantage of this feature even more easily and <\/span>set a minimum stay<\/span><\/a> directly on the platform.<\/span>
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