On Friday we had an email that put us in top form ready for the weekend. It was from Airbnb to let us know that due to our hard work and looking after guests in the way we do, we had been given ‘Super Host’ status.
For those that don’t know what this is, ‘Super Host’ is recognition from Airbnb central that we’re doing an outstanding job at hosting and going above and beyond the call of duty when needed.
We are leading the way in how this community can work for us all. We feel like the crème de la crème of Airbnb World, in the elite club. It is the highest ranking a host can get…….
and we’ve made it.
Here’s a snippet form airbnb website on the Super Host Program: “Behind every great Airbnb experience is a mighty fine host, so to recognize these outstanding members of the community we’ve formed the Super Host program!
SuperHosts could write the book on hospitality; they go the extra mile to fetch a guest from the airport and stock the fridge with your favorite yogurt. They’re welcoming faces that know the ins and outs of their city and provide local recommendations and insights that deepen the travel experience for every guest. People want to stay with them, hosts want to be them”
Well that’s both parents and airbnb telling us we could write a book on where we are!! Hmmm, could be on to something there!
So, from both of us we would like to say a huge thank you to all of our guests that have made airbnb such a great success for us and for choosing to stay with us. And of course a big shout to the guys at airbnb for the support and our brand new snazzy Super Host badge. We’re very proud and will now walk with a little swagger in our step.
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Regards,
Phil and Fiona
'Airbnb Super Hosts' have 15 comments
June 5, 2012 @ 1:05 pm Aoife
Brilliant stuff guys – mind you, I am absolutely not surprised
June 5, 2012 @ 1:46 pm Fiona
Thanks a million Aoife, you are so good. Yep we are chuffed with ourselves:)
June 5, 2012 @ 6:37 pm Sandra
well done guys thats a great achievement … xx
June 13, 2012 @ 2:14 pm Fiona
Thanks Sandra, much appreciated:)
June 12, 2012 @ 8:14 pm Guido Diepen
Congratulations guys! I agree with Aoife, not really surprised about it 🙂
June 13, 2012 @ 2:17 pm Fiona
Thanks so much Guido, well its a such a great job when we have guests like you guys:)
August 8, 2012 @ 9:17 pm Jeffry
That’s awesome! Congrats. Do you know how you were selected? Is there a way that other hosts can submit for receiving the same recognition?
August 10, 2012 @ 10:15 am Phil
Hi Jeffry,
Thanks for the comment.
Any host can apply to be a Supper Host as long as they have the following criteria:
Positive reviews on your listing,
Have been hosting on the site for over a year
Above an 85% response rating
Have a completed profile with a picture of your face
Great pictures of your listing
Have verified yourself
Once you have applied it goes off to a team who either give you a shinny Super Host Badge, or email and say to try again in a few months.
Here is a link to the application: http://www.airbnb.com/superhosts/apply
If your applying keep us posted on how you get on.
Thanks,
Phil
August 30, 2012 @ 12:21 pm jan
Reading your blog with interest, it’s very useful and written in such a friendly way.
Airbnb has become a global phenomena and together with Alicja ( my other half ) we have a couple of listings in Warsaw Poland ( so if any of you happens to be passing ! )
So we are picking up some useful tips ( and decent reviews ) and hope to join you as SuperHosts soon ( could be a little while though )
Thanks and keep up the good work
jan ( and Alicja )
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/133626
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/274496
August 30, 2012 @ 6:35 pm Fiona
Hi Jan and Alicja,
Great to hear from you and thank you for your kind comments, glad we come across friendly (as thats what we are). We love your 2 properties in Warsaw, a place we definitely want to go to so hope we will meet in the future sometime!
Your reviews are excellent so yes you are well on your way to Superhost status, it takes hardwork and determination to get there and you have all that:)
Keep us posted and best of luck!
Fiona
August 30, 2012 @ 5:13 pm Eric
Welcome to the club!
August 30, 2012 @ 6:40 pm Phil
Thanks Eric, its a pleasure to be here….Mind you, we’re still waiting on our Super Host T-Shirts.
February 3, 2015 @ 4:59 pm Jing & Wayana (@BukitVista)
As hosts ourselves in Bali, we’re duly impressed by how well developed you’ve made your business. Your website is incredibly impressive and we were thinking of reaching out and introducing ourselves.
February 18, 2015 @ 10:14 am Phil
Thanks so much for the kind comments. Its been a fun and challenging ride, but still loving our career path
February 19, 2015 @ 9:12 pm Juan
Congrats guys!! keep it up 😉