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The Slow Living Host is your definitive guide to designing, managing, and marketing a vacation home that doesn’t just look beautiful — it feels meaningful, nurtures guest wellbeing, and performs as a thriving, income-generating business.

Whether you’re launching your first short-term rental or elevating a space you already love, this beautifully practical companion helps you build a soulful stay that truly performs. You’ll learn how to design calm, guest-focused interiors, implement smooth, thoughtful operations, and shape a brand that resonates deeply with the right guests.

Grounded in the timeless principles of slow living—intention, beauty, connection, and wellness—The Slow Living Host blends interior styling, guest psychology, hospitality strategy, and modern technology to help you grow a values-led vacation rental that works as well as it feels.

Because doing things slowly and thoughtfully doesn’t mean earning less — it means attracting guests who genuinely value what you offer. Every detail in this guide is crafted to help you host with heart, design with meaning, and build a business that supports your lifestyle and your bottom line—in one inspiring, grounding, and revenue-smart read.

Inside, you’ll discover how to:

  • Design calm interiors that elevate wellbeing and perceived value

  • Style with soul to connect emotionally and boost bookings

  • Create guest touchpoints that lead to loyalty and reviews

  • Set expectations and manage bookings with clarity and ease

  • Apply slow-living design to enhance mood and pricing power

  • Automate with care to save time and stay personal

  • Craft a magnetic, recognisable brand across listings, visuals, and platforms

  • Build a brand that attracts, converts, and feels like you

  • Price smartly and unlock new income through upsells and extras

  • Develop systems that scale with you—smoothly and sustainably

  • Offer local touches and rituals that guests remember

  • Protect your energy and grow a business that fits your life

Whether your vacation home is by the coast, in the countryside, or in the city, The Slow Living Host helps you offer more than just a stay — it’s your guide to creating lasting guest experiences and building a values-led lifestyle and income stream.

Perfect for:
Perfect for vacation rental owners, boutique hosts, creative entrepreneurs, property investors, home stagers, and design lovers—anyone looking to offer soulful, intentional hospitality rooted in calm, connection, and guest wellbeing. This book is for those who believe that hosting can be both meaningful and profitable—without sacrificing soul.

Who this book is not for:

The Slow Living Host is not a legal or regulatory guide—this book is for hosts ready to grow, refine, and create meaningful guest experiences.