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The 5 Best Airbnb Host Forum Communities
What separates struggling hosts from thriving ones is access to insider knowledge, proven strategies from property managers in the trenches, and real-time advice from experienced Airbnb business owners.
These 5 best Airbnb host forums and groups are where industry secrets get shared, problems get solved fast, and hosts find support from like-minded people facing the same challenges.
You'll also find a bonus tip on the easiest way to access the local community of hosts in your area.
5 Best Airbnb Host Forums
1. Official Airbnb Community
If you're a newbie, you can connect with fellow hosts directly on the Airbnb platform. The official Airbnb Community Center is a large, structured Q&A forum run by Airbnb. Hosts can ask questions, share advice, and stay informed about Airbnb updates.
The site is part of the Airbnb platform and has an extremely active community. Many users even post their Airbnb listing there or describe a burning issue to get feedback on what to improve.
Because Airbnb staff moderate the forum, most answers align with company policy, so keep that in mind. Still, with millions of users who are hosting on the platform all over the world, it’s a huge and engaged community.
The forum is a reliable source of basic how-to guidance and is especially useful for new hosts learning about listing setup, pricing, or policies.
2. AirHosts Forum
AirHosts Forum is an independent, host-run discussion site that prides itself on peer-to-peer advice. Its home page even declares it is “dedicated to connecting hosts with other hosts,”
It attracts many experienced hosts who join discussions to share practical advice and strategies for improving vacation rentals.
The community is very active, new threads (on cleaning and operational tasks, pet policies, reviews) regularly get dozens of replies. The downside is that the community is smaller.
AirHosts Forum is regarded as a high-quality and hands-on resource for Airbnb managers at any level, but particularly for those with some experience.
3. Subreddits for Airbnb Hosts
Reddit hosts several active communities. The main r/AirBnB subreddit covers “a little bit of everything,” from Airbnb horror stories and pricing strategies to policy news. It’s very active, but includes guests' perspectives too.
A more specialized r/AirBnBHosts/ subreddit (and others like r/airbnb_hosts/ ) are a bit smaller and focus on host-to-host interaction. You'll find discussions about actual hosting on Airbnb.
Common topics include cleaning and turnover routines, handling problematic guests, and optimizing listings. Threads discuss “messy guests,” dealing with bad reviews or cancellations.
4. Facebook groups
On Facebook, there are a lot of groups dedicated to short-term rentals, some with hundreds of thousands of members. Group size often affects quality.
Larger and loosely moderated groups tend to attract more spam or off-topic posts. There are ads, and co-hosts, and assistants advertising themselves. Still, you can ask questions and search through old discussions for useful insights.
Well-moderated groups are especially valuable, with hosts sharing local knowledge, practical checklists, and real experiences. While some communities are open to anyone, others are private and may require an application or even be tied to a paid program.
Despite the occasional clutter, many Facebook groups remain gold mines for networking and meaningful conversations. Here are some notable groups:
- Airbnb - Booking - VRBO - Bnbator | Professional Hosts: https://www.facebook.com/groups/professionalhosts/
- Superhost Tips and Tricks: Airbnb - Vrbo - Short Term Rentals https://www.facebook.com/groups/airbnbsuperhosttipsandtricks/
- Airbnb Hosts Helping Hosts (STR, VRBO, BOOKING) https://www.facebook.com/groups/airbnbhostshelpinghosts/
- Short Term Rental University https://www.facebook.com/groups/struniversity/
5. BiggerPockets forum for STR hosts and investors
BiggerPockets’ short-term rental and Airbnb investing forum is part of a large real-estate investor community. Advice here comes more from the perspective of property owners and investors.
The forum has many “top contributors” and “seasoned experts” on topics like legal issues, financing, and marketing strategies. You can read an in-depth discussion of scaling a rental portfolio, ROI calculations, financing, buying and selling STRs, and regulations.
Often, you will find experienced investors or hosts who own multiple properties responding. It's a valuable source for high-quality advice on strategic and business-oriented questions.
How Can I Connect with Local Host Communities?
If you decide to network in your city and join meetups in your area, that can be very fruitful to interact with real business owners. You need a bit of research to find out where these communities hang out.
But Airbnb has a shortcut. They allow users to join a local club. You join Airbnb's finest hosts and can even become a leader in your local community. Members interact and share ideas via local Facebook groups, but the greatest perk of these local official communities is that you can network or organize in-person meetups and events.
What Are the Most Discussed Themes and Problems on Airbnb Forums?
In these communities, Airbnb owners and managers share tips on managing properties. The discussions cover all aspects of the rental business, and these topics come up regularly:
Platform, policies, and listing management
Hosts often debate sudden policy changes, confusing cancellation rules, and strategies for optimizing listings, photos, and pricing.
Issues with guests
Common concerns include extra guests, illegal parties, last-minute cancellations, or properties left in poor condition.
Support during dispute resolution
Some hosts feel Airbnb support is slow or sometimes biased, so they share their frustrations and experiences with other hosts on how to reach a better resolution.
Cleaning, maintenance, and guest turnover
Discussions center on cleaning fees, turnaround tips, and handling repairs or appliance failures between stays. In local groups, Airbnb owners may be searching to connect with reliable cleaning services and co-hosts.
Legal compliance in short-term rental space
Hosts want to get notified about local regulations, so they can exchange updates about licensing, taxes, and zoning rules, since requirements vary widely by location and evolve.
Peer advice is indispensable for anyone running an Airbnb business. Another form of support comes from automating repetitive tasks with tools like iGMS.
As Airbnb’s Preferred+ Partner, iGMS offers solutions for task management, guest communication, and automatic calendar updates. It also helps you earn stellar reviews and protect your reputation and revenue in the long term.
About the Author
Zorica Milinkovic is a B2B SaaS writer who is passionate about psychology, marketing, and, when inspiration strikes, cooking. You can find her on LinkedIn.
