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How to Maximize 5-Star Guest Reviews on Airbnb

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Want to turn your STR portfolio into a revenue machine? Apply for a free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/get-started


In this episode, Kaye Putnam joins Freewyld co-founder Eric Moeller to reveal the real strategies behind maintaining a top-rated Airbnb portfolio. Spoiler: it’s not just about having a beautiful property.


They break down the essentials every STR operator must master to win guest loyalty and outperform the competition:

  • Accurate Marketing & Listing Optimization
  • Meeting and Surpassing Guest Expectations
  • Personalized Hospitality & Human Connection
  • Creating Magic Moments That Drive Reviews

Using Freewyld’s cabins and client portfolios as examples, Kaye and Eric share how to turn guest feedback into a growth engine, protect your visibility on Airbnb, and build systems that ensure consistent 5-star experiences.

Whether you manage 15+ units or are scaling your first few, this episode will give you practical steps to improve reviews, boost rankings, and grow a hospitality-first STR business.


Keywords:

short-term rental, Airbnb reviews, 5-star rating, guest experience, listing optimization, hospitality, Freewyld, property management, STR success, review strategy


⏱️ Episode Chapters

00:00 – Intro: Why Airbnb reviews matter more than ever

01:32 – Accurate listings and managing expectations

04:25 – When great marketing falls short in execution

06:36 – Why accuracy beats luxury every time

09:41 – Overcommunication and guest connection

14:34 – Creating emotional “magic moments” for guests

18:23 – Turning friction into positive experiences

21:32 – The coffee debacle: learning from reviews

26:36 – Reading feedback and fixing small details

28:18 – Internal systems and team training for reviews

29:51 – Guest journey mapping with Nathan Woods

32:05 – Final takeaways: reviews as growth opportunities


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Content provided by Jasper Ribbers. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Jasper Ribbers or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Want to turn your STR portfolio into a revenue machine? Apply for a free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/get-started


In this episode, Kaye Putnam joins Freewyld co-founder Eric Moeller to reveal the real strategies behind maintaining a top-rated Airbnb portfolio. Spoiler: it’s not just about having a beautiful property.


They break down the essentials every STR operator must master to win guest loyalty and outperform the competition:

  • Accurate Marketing & Listing Optimization
  • Meeting and Surpassing Guest Expectations
  • Personalized Hospitality & Human Connection
  • Creating Magic Moments That Drive Reviews

Using Freewyld’s cabins and client portfolios as examples, Kaye and Eric share how to turn guest feedback into a growth engine, protect your visibility on Airbnb, and build systems that ensure consistent 5-star experiences.

Whether you manage 15+ units or are scaling your first few, this episode will give you practical steps to improve reviews, boost rankings, and grow a hospitality-first STR business.


Keywords:

short-term rental, Airbnb reviews, 5-star rating, guest experience, listing optimization, hospitality, Freewyld, property management, STR success, review strategy


⏱️ Episode Chapters

00:00 – Intro: Why Airbnb reviews matter more than ever

01:32 – Accurate listings and managing expectations

04:25 – When great marketing falls short in execution

06:36 – Why accuracy beats luxury every time

09:41 – Overcommunication and guest connection

14:34 – Creating emotional “magic moments” for guests

18:23 – Turning friction into positive experiences

21:32 – The coffee debacle: learning from reviews

26:36 – Reading feedback and fixing small details

28:18 – Internal systems and team training for reviews

29:51 – Guest journey mapping with Nathan Woods

32:05 – Final takeaways: reviews as growth opportunities


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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