Did They Break Our Hot Tub?! (Life as Airbnb Hosts)
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- Опубліковано 18 вер 2024
- In this week's episode, we are back on the rollercoaster life of being Airbnb hosts in the beautiful Joshua Tree area.
A crazy wind storm hit our property and almost caused a huge loss to our beloved hot tub, which would have cost us $$$! While we were at it, we took the opportunity to clean up the yard and re-up on our Pestie bug spraying because it's "bug season" here in the high desert. You'll also see us discovering some things our cleaner missed during her last clean - it's all part of the hosting adventure!
And we share a bit of a life update as we gear up for a big move and an exciting trip out of the country. Amidst all this, we're dealing with major family health scares and issues, making this a truly emotional and hectic time for us.
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I'm so incredibly sorry to hear about your miscarriage. I might have missed you mentioning it before in previous videos but I know you have already been through so much with your family's health. As someone who has also walked through miscarriage, sending you so much love! I know how hard it can be to find light after it 🤍
Airbnbs are hard work no lie.. gotta go clean mine tomorrow 🧼. Great vid!
Kristin, you did a fabulous job on the front yard I was impressed and you made it look easy
Thank you! I got the worst sunburn haha but it was worth it!😅
You've inspired me to work on my side yard.............Maybe tomorrow ❤
You can do it! 🤍
So glad you were able to fix the hot tub cover straps. We don't allow any open flames in our mid term rental cottage, due to fire dangers! You two are so efficient at ridding the yard of weeds! You wear me out!! 😂
Michael you are certainly full of ideas for those straps. I’m exhausted and coming up blank 😂 cheering for you! The level of mental gymnastics mannnnnn 🎉
Yes I need to get some of that pest control now too
Michael, let Kristen do things. As a woman doing (and enjoying) my fair share of renovations, it's infuriating when someone comes to me and is like "don't do this, let me do it". Even more so if it's because it's heavy. Like, I wasn't born yesterday, I know my limits.
Great job guys, you are killing it. I love the house design, wondering if this approach would work on a mountain rental. Love from San Diego
I would love to hear how you word things when you’re communicating with your cleaners about stuff if you ever feel like sharing. Like the hand prints on the walls, unsanitary pillow cases etc. I struggle with this. Recovering people pleaser 😅
The gardening time lapse is soothing
Your haircut is making me want to cut mine! Too cute!
Go for it!🤍🤍🤍
So much going on, I’m so sorry you guys❤❤❤.
Is I’m going to watch a second time to see all those details 💜💜
Kristen, what is the rubbery thing that you used on walls to clean them, thatl looks amazing!
Magic eraser It started as a Mr Clean magic eraser and now there are other brands
Hi guys! I have the same spa and cover at our rental. Luckily we don’t have the wind issue that you have. I really think with renters, they just won’t bother dealing with the straps… I would get two weighted sand bags and have cute covers made for them (possibly paint 🌵 on them). I also think the weights will would be more reliable than the straps. I LOVE the spa side table! Michael can you make me one? 😆 Keep on improving when you can, it pays off!
Isn’t it crazy how often we have to change out pillows I was thinking of using old pillows and put together for accent pillow Inserts
I do this! I'll open up an old pillow and pull apart the stuffing to make it really fluffy. The key is that you have to overfill the accent pillow because it seems to go flatter. So just super over stuff it and you'll be good to go
I live in the area, The wind and sun create such learning for real estate owners here.. The jacuzzi covers...oiy vey. Your fix is good for the mean time. Beware of county inspectors standards for airbnb... The color would be so much durablle it was tan, or creme. for sun protection. As far as the plants and sand....the look of just sand is so calming and serene for the entrance. Though a bit of knowledge...just sand doesnt happen out here naturally. When land is cleared of all natural plants, cacti and such, it kills the soil microbiology. Weeds or invasive plants are the only things that grow for quite awhile in those areas. Such is the desert. btw you both are doing such an awesome job, you have your professions, you look to your future financial stability, you work so hard, you take care of your family, Hold on to each other tight.
Oh and the two plants that aren't doing well are perhaps octopus agave they do well in Palm Springs yet here they do well in shade. Diatomasious earth...SP? is better potentially good bug friendly for the outside surroundings for all the buggy bugs.
I think that was a great idea with the hot tub straps and Velcro
Prehistoric bugs stuck in sap lol
I've just discovered Nano tape! It holds better than heavy duty mounting tape and is removable without leaving a residue. I was thinking that it might work for the straps on your hot tub if the velcro doesn't work.
Wow! We will have to look into that, we don’t have much faith in the heavy duty Velcro in the heat! Thank you
How cool that they left those drawings goin out to the stargazing platform
Hi beautiful couple, i am sooo sorry for ur miscarriage. I had many of those but i got my hormones tested and they were off balance.. since taking extra progesterone pills.. I have a 14 and 16 yo girls. Prayers going up from Aruba 🇦🇼. 🤗
I don’t know how you guys keep those cushions so clean
I think there is an over saturation of Airbnb’s out there. Locals need places to live. Will you ever sell or rent to a long term tenant?
You're 100% right. But we love our home and don't plan on selling anytime soon because we love it out there. We don't believe it's wrong for people to have one vacation home. I think the issue lies in the people who get greedy and have dozens of Airbnbs all in the same market. That is the real issue in our opinion.
But did you get in-N-out? 😂
What straps did you go with?
www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZ6RAR2?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
You both are red