How to Get Inspired to Create a Unique Airbnb

Jot down your top three travel experiences. What made your stay so special? If you are looking for inspiration to create a unique Airbnb, considering what you appreciated most about those spaces is a good place to start.Nadia Rodriguez is a property appraiser and successful Airbnb Superhost with an upscale listing on the beach in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Today, she joins me to discuss where she goes for the design inspiration that makes her Airbnb stand out.Nadia describes her design aesthetic, explaining how her taste aligns with that of hotelier Liz Lambert and how she was inspired by a recent visit to Hotel San José in Austin. Listen in for Nadia’s insight on taking the guest’s sensory experience into consideration and get inspired to create a unique Airbnb of your own!Topics CoveredHow the infrastructure has improved in Puerto RicoContinue to rebuild after Hurricane MariaSignificant improvement in streets, electricNadia’s advice on where to find design inspirationFind aesthetic you enjoyFollow designers on Instagram, PinterestWhere Nadia gets inspiration + ideas for her AirbnbAttracted to aesthetic of Liz LambertBring hotel experience to STR (e.g.: bathrobes)How Liz Lambert’s hotel design resonates with NadiaRetro with modern twist, Spanish villaBalance space with warm + cold materialsHow to improve your STR guest’s sensory experienceIncludes sight, touch and smellMake choices that consider allOther factors that contribute to Nadia’s successRemain calm, collected under pressureMake guests feel safe + be availableConnect with NadiaLAKASALAKASA on InstagramEmail [email protected] on GPFYP EP238Liz Lambert on InstagramHotel San JoséBunkhouse GroupAloft BangkokShangri-LaSTR Legends LiveFollow GPFYP on InstagramJoin the GPFYP Email ListSimon on GPFYP EP277Beyond Pricing [Discount Code GP4YP]Jasper’s STR InvestmentsTo subscribe to the podcast, please use the links belowClick Here to Subscribe via iTunesClick here to Subscribe via Stitcher (Android users)If you like the show, please consider leaving the show a review in iTunesor Stitcher. A couple minutes of your time can help the show immensely! Thanks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.