AI Guest Guidebooks: Digital Guides for Airbnb Guests
Modern Digital check in guides for vacation rentals to help guests settle in faster, fewer questions, better guest experiences.
Share one link for your entire guest journey
Guests message when details are hard to find. A digital guidebook keeps everything clear and easy to access, so your team stops repeating the same answers.
Capture Security Deposits
Collect and hold deposits during digital check-in, then release them based on your rules.
Help Guests Settle In
One link for check-in, checkout, step-by-step instructions, and quick troubleshooting during the stay.
Increase Upsell Exposure
Show add-ons like early check-in, late checkout, and mid-stay cleans inside the guide so more guests see them.
Share Local Recommendations
Curate food, groceries, transport, and things to do nearby, tailored to each property and area.
Property managers experience results that make an impact
“Boring host has been a competitive advantage to our business across 100 units, from the instant responses to the add-on’s it has. It has changed the way we work, for the better.”
Steve Taggert
Managing Director – MyGetaways
Boring host runs itself, cutting 78% of our manual work.
5.4x
Return with revenue generated by AI upsells.
“It has been a game changer for our operation. Their product is great, and they’re building a community of operators around the world who want to leverage AI in their STR business.”
Dustin Gaspard
Founder – Lodgeful
89%
Guests prefer messaging, allowing us to meet them where it’s convenient
47%
Phone calls have been cut down to our front desk.
Built to give property managers their time back.
Here’s what our property managers needed to know before signing up
What should I put in my Airbnb digital guidebook?
Start with check-in instructions, WiFi details, house rules, and checkout steps. Then add parking info, appliance guides, and 3-5 local recommendations. Keep each section short and scannable. Guests skim guidebooks on their phones, so bullet points and photos work better than long paragraphs.
When should I send the guidebook to guests?
24-48 hours before check-in is the sweet spot. Too early and guests forget about it. Too late and they’re already at your door without the details they need. Boring Host automates this timing, so you set it once and every guest gets the link at the right time.
Can I use one guidebook for multiple properties?
Each property needs its own guidebook since the check-in instructions, WiFi, and house rules are different. But with Boring Host, you can use a shared template across your portfolio so the structure and branding stay consistent. Only the property-specific details change.
Do guests actually read digital guidebooks?
Yes, if you send them at the right time and keep them short. Hosts who send guidebook links 24-48 hours before check-in see much higher engagement than those who wait until check-in day. The key is making the guide easy to scan: clear headings, short sections, and the WiFi details near the top.
How is this different from Airbnb's built-in house manual?
Airbnb’s house manual is limited in format and only visible on Airbnb. A digital guidebook works across all channels (VRBO, Booking.com, direct bookings), supports custom branding, includes interactive maps, and can be updated independently from your listing. It also shows upsell options and collects security deposits, which Airbnb’s manual can’t do.
Does a guidebook replace automated messages?
No, they work together. Automated messages handle time-sensitive communication (booking confirmations, check-in reminders, review requests). The guidebook is the reference document guests come back to throughout their stay. Your pre-arrival message should include the guidebook link, and the guidebook should include everything a guest needs to find on their own.