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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 guide helps you design calm, guest-focused interiors, implement smooth operations, and build a brand that resonates. Grounded in the principles of slow living—intention, beauty, connection, and wellness—it combines interior design, hospitality strategy, brand-building, and modern technology to help you host with heart and intelligence.

Because doing things slowly and thoughtfully doesn’t mean earning less — it means attracting the kind of guests who truly value what you offer. Every detail in The Slow Living Host is crafted to help you host with purpose, design with meaning, and grow a vacation rental that supports your lifestyle and your bottom line — in one inspiring read.

Inside, you’ll discover how to:

  • Design serene, sensory-rich interiors that support guest wellbeing and boost perceived value

  • Create rituals, welcome touches, and guest communication strategies that build emotional connection and five-star reviews

  • Infuse your space with slow-living design principles—from natural materials to emotional flow

  • Set expectations clearly, manage bookings smoothly, and encourage glowing guest reviews with ease

  • Use styling and photography to elevate first impressions, both online and in person

  • Automate with heart—leveraging tech tools to streamline hosting while preserving your human touch

  • Price your rental strategically, optimise visibility, and boost revenue with minimal stress

  • Curate soulful guest experiences, seasonal rituals, and local partnerships that go beyond the home

  • Develop smart systems and scalable practices that support long-term growth

  • Balance hosting with your lifestyle, protect your energy, and create a rhythm that supports clarity and calm

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.