The Chabod Blog
Cleaning tips, STR host advice, and San Antonio home care — from the team that actually does the work.
STR & Airbnb Hosts
Airbnb's Nov. 20 Checkout Chore Rules: What Hosts Must Update
Airbnb's house rules policy covers bookings made from Nov. 20, 2026. See what hosts can still ask guests to do and how to update your turnover scope.
Día de los Muertos Weekend: The Downtown San Antonio Cleaner-Access Plan
No street closures are listed for Día de los Muertos weekend downtown — but the City says it'll be busy. Here's the access plan that keeps a downtown Airbnb turnover on schedule anyway.
Who Handles the Laundry That Isn't Finished? A Written Handoff for San Antonio Airbnb Hosts
A real host debate about unfinished laundry at turnover — who washes it, who folds it, and why a written handoff solves it better than a platform rule ever will.
Vrbo's 12% Commission Hits October 29 — Yes, This Is the Second Fee Change This Year
Vrbo moves hosts to a 12% commission on October 29, 2026. See what it covers, the payment-processing conflict in Vrbo's own docs, San Antonio payout math, and how it compares to Airbnb's change.
Airbnb Turnover Cleaning Cost in San Antonio: What You'll Actually Pay
See what drives Airbnb turnover cleaning costs in San Antonio, what's included at Chabod's $125 starting rate, common add-ons, and how to get an accurate quote.
Airbnb's New 15.5% Fee Is Live — What San Antonio Hosts Need to Check Now
Airbnb's single 15.5% host fee took effect September 15, 2026. Here's what changed, what it does to your cleaning fee, and the repricing math — explained plainly.
What Guests Actually Notice in the First 5 Minutes of Your San Antonio Airbnb
Learn what vacation-rental guests notice immediately at check-in — from odor and bathroom hair to Wi-Fi and entry access — plus a practical five-minute turnover checklist.
One Bad Cleaner Can Cost You Your Superhost Status — Here's How San Antonio Hosts Avoid It
San Antonio Airbnb hosts: the questions to ask before hiring a turnover cleaning company — because one missed detail is all it takes to lose your rating.
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