Want better Airbnb reviews? Sleep in your own bed.

Here’s a thought: before your next guest checks in, you should.

Yes, really. Pack an overnight bag, pick up your favorite snacks, and spend the night in your own Airbnb like a regular guest. No clipboard, no to-do list. Just you, the space, and 24 hours to notice what your guests experience.

At Comfort by Marni, we’ve stayed in Airbnbs across the country—from chic city apartments to quiet cabins tucked in the woods—and we’ve noticed a pattern:
Hosts who spend time in their own spaces create the most memorable stays.

Here’s Why It Matters

There are things a cleaner or property manager will never catch, like:

• That electrical outlet behind the bed that's impossible to reach unless you're part octopus

• A shower curtain that clings to you like a damp hug from a ghost

• Multiple TV remotes but no instructions… or worse, a universal remote that isn’t so universal

• Nowhere to hang your towel without dripping all over the floor

• Lights that require a scavenger hunt to turn off once you're tucked in

These aren’t big problems. But when a guest encounters five of them in one stay? They remember.

Think Like a Guest

Try this challenge: spend one night and one full day in your property and do everything a guest might.

• Brew coffee. Is it easy to find the filters? Is the kettle intuitive?

• Take a shower. Is the water pressure good? Is the bathroom stocked well?

• Settle in for a movie. Do the remotes make sense? Are there clear instructions?

• Crawl into bed. Can you charge your phone? Read a book comfortably? Feel relaxed?

Let yourself notice what’s missing—not just in terms of utility, but in warmth.

Add the Magic Touches

Great reviews don’t come from granite countertops or fancy throw pillows. They come from thoughtfulness.

• A book on the nightstand that makes you want to stay up late

• A cozy throw blanket within arm’s reach of the couch

• A welcome card and a local snack that says, “You’re not just another guest”

These moments don’t have to cost much. They just have to be felt.

Looking for Inspiration?

Every stay we take inspires new posts on Comfort by Marni. We spotlight the small but meaningful touches that made a difference—what we noticed, what we loved, and why it mattered.

Whether you're decorating your first Airbnb or just looking to level up your guest experience, we’re here to help you make cozy, intentional choices.

Because when guests feel cared for, they remember. And they come back.