Holiday in Style

What is your Why Behind your Holiday Home

We all have different reasons for purchasing a holiday home, for some it's just about the money, but for most it has a lot deeper meaning.  If you tap into that and bring that through into the way you look after your guests, communication with them and create memorable guest experiences it will ensure that they will have a holiday to remember and talk about for years to come.
 
In this episode I share a little of my own personal life and journey of my why - and reasons behind why I am so passionate about owning a holiday home.
 
You will find Katrina on Instagram @studiohaven_au
www.studiohaven.com.au
 

The DIY Tips for your Holiday Home with Zoe Gilpin

Today we are joined by Zoe Gilpin - The DIY Decorator who is sharing with us some tips on how to style your home using some easy DIY methods along with some cost effective renovating ideas as well.
 
Zoe also gives us some insights into her growth on instagram and what is important to keep in mind when trying to connect and grow on Instagram.
 
You can find Katrina @studiohaven_au
www.studiohaven.com.au
You can find Zoe @thediydecorator

Presenting a 5 Star Holiday Property to your Guests

Whether you are on a low budget or a high budget in your holiday property it goes without saying that presentation is EVERYTHING!  Sometimes we can get busy and forget to look at the simple things to maintain and keep your property at it's highest standard.  Here are some tips and reminders for you and your cleaners to ensure that you are always offering your guests a 5 star holiday property every single time.
 
You can find Katrina @studiohaven_au
www.studiohaven.com.au

BONUS - Episode 3 The Reality of Life

Well, as this is all about being real this episode I am sharing the next roadblock in the journey to purchasing my holiday property.  
 
You can find Katrina @studiohaven_au
www.studiohaven.com.au

Creating an Environmentally Friendly Holiday Home

When we are in the early stages of our holiday home journey and you are looking to knock down and rebuild or renovate, this is the perfect time to think about how you can repurpose, or reuse materials, implement sustainable living practices and services that will create an impact on the environment.
Their are over 4 million Airbnb's in the world let alone the rest that are not listed on Airbnb and it is our responsibility to do our part in protecting our environment and reducing our carbon footprint.  Reducing the single use plastic, the use of water and energy consumption.
In this episode I share my own point of view and tips on what I believe will improve our holiday home's carbon footprint and help to build a more sustainable environment.
You will find Katrina @studiohaven_au
www.studiohaven.com.au
 

10 Ways to Attract Guests to Your Holiday home and Increase your Bookings

Running a holiday home business in this market has been tough for a lot of home owners.  Especially if you have a mortgage on your property and you have a bottom line amount that you need to earn to break even.  With interest rates going up and bookings going down it can be tough. 
But reducing your rent is not the only answer!  I have 10 ways you can attract guests to your holiday property and increase your bookings WITHOUT reducing your rent!
If you want to join the Elevated Holiday Haven waitlist you can sign up here for the next round launching in September 2023. Join the Waitlist
If you want to have Katrina do an Instagram Audit with you you can purchase here
You can find Katrina here @studiohaven_au

Th Basics of Instagram for your Holiday Home Business

It's all about the basics this week!  I am sharing my 10 basics of Instagram that you need to know as a holiday home owner to use in your business Instagram Account.  How you can use them for your holiday home business and why they are important.
 
I am also sharing with you a new Workshop Holiday Home Instagram Back to Basics where I will be walking you through the absolute basics of Instagram including, posting, stories, hashtags, highlights and how to create reels.  All in a live workshop on the 11th of April at 10am AEST.  Link below to sign up!
You can find Katrina @studiohaven_au
www.studiohaven.com.au
Sign up for the Back to Basics Instagram Workshop HERE
Learn more about working with Katrina in her Holiday Home Business:
Social Media Services
Interiors Services
Elevated Holiday Haven Waitlist

Creating a Dreamy Destination at Orchards Nest, Tasmania

In today’s episode we step inside the story of Esther and Matthew, a married couple from Huon Valley in Southern Tasmania.  Their home @orchards_nest is nestled high on a hill overlooking rolling green hills and apple and cherry orchards, Mathew is a 6th generation apple and cheery farmer
 
Being only a 30 minute drive from Hobart it is the perfect destination if you are travelling Tasmania.  With a steamy hottub that overlooks the magnificent view, the privacy of the bush and the twinkling star it sounds like it’s too good to be true.
 
Esther shares with us how she created Orchards Nest, her design process and her love of sharing this amazing space with her guests.  As a mother to 3 young children she has found hosting to be the perfect balance to being at home with her babies while still giving her a passion of her own to follow. 
You will find Orchards nest on Instagram 
@orchards_nest
Or you can book via Airbnb at this LINK
Hosting with Heart - Orchards Nest 
You will find Katrina 
@studiohaven_au
To sign up for the my FREE Workshop - 5 Ways to Book up your Holiday Home using Instagram you can follow this link
www.studiohaven.com.au
 

BONUS - Episode 2 Inside My Research and New Beginnings

In this weeks Bonus episode sharing my journey into searching for my dream holiday home - I share some of the research I have been doing to find our holiday home using tools like Airdna.  As well as some ideas my husband Pete and I have been throwing around in relation to our next steps with our life path!
You can find Katrina @studiohaven_au
www.studiohaven.com.au
 

5 Software Platforms to Take Your Life from Overwhelm to Organised

I mean, who doesn't want to save time and overwhelm right?  In this episode I share my top 5 platforms that I have been using for years which are saving me so much time, energy and most of all that overwhelmed feeling that I am never going to get it all done!
 
The top 5 are:
1. Plann
2. Dubsado
3. Asana
4. Canva
5. Flodesk
Even if you only give one a try, I can promise you, you won't be sorry!
 
Here are the links to all of the software platforms below:
Plann
Dubsado
Asana
Canva
Flodesk
 
You will find Katrina's services HERE.
Get in touch with Katrina on Instagram @studiohaven_au
or email admin@studiohaven.com.au
www.studiohaven.com.au