Everything you need to know to be the perfect Airbnb host

Airbnb is the new version of taking in lodgers but it is becoming increasingly competitive. From mattresses to pillows and linens, Carol O’Callaghan gives the lowdown on how to stay ahead of the crowd.

The Butterfly duvet and pillowcase set (€57) can be made more luxurious with the addition of a throw (€100). Add in a bedside table for phones, a water glass, and a lamp for bedtime reading. All from Debenhams.

HAVE you a spare room lying empty? Renting it out on Airbnb could be the way to have it earn its keep without any long-term commitment to a paying guest.

However, with more than 12,000 hosts renting to 800,000 guests in Ireland last year, it’s becoming more competitive.