The Homestay Playbook
The complete step-by-step system to start, run and grow a profitable, five-star homestay — with the spreadsheets and calculators that do the maths for you.
- Decide, plan and launch in 90 days with a week-by-week roadmap
- Price like a revenue manager: floor price, base rate and seasonal calendar
- List on Airbnb, Booking.com, Agoda and win direct bookings
- Run daily operations with 50+ checklists and 40+ guest message templates
Most new hosts don’t fail for lack of guests. They fail on the numbers.
Opening a homestay looks simple: furnish a few rooms, list them online and wait for bookings. Then the real questions arrive. What should I charge in the low season? Which booking site actually pays me the most? How many nights do I need to sell just to cover my bills? Why do guests leave four stars instead of five?
The Homestay Playbook answers all of them in the order you will face them — from choosing a location to running five properties. It is written by a hotel revenue manager with 14 years of experience, and every chapter ends with a checklist and the exact spreadsheet or tool to use.
No theory, no fluff: worked examples with real formulas, one example property followed through the whole book, and templates you can copy today.
Everything, in the order you’ll need it
Part 1 · Decide & Plan
- Is a homestay right for you?
- Location, market & demand research
- Licences, legal & insurance
- Budget, funding & break-even
Part 2 · Build & Launch
- Setting up rooms guests love
- Pricing that pays: revenue management for hosts
- Listing on Airbnb, Booking.com, Agoda & more
- Photos & listing copy that sell
- Direct bookings: website, Google & social
Part 3 · Run It Like a Pro
- The guest journey: booking to check-out
- Housekeeping, laundry & maintenance SOPs
- Food, experiences & extra income
- Reviews & reputation: the 5-star system
- Staff, automation & smart tools
Part 4 · Profit, Grow & Toolkit
- Money: accounting, cash flow & tax basics
- Safety, security & emergencies
- Scaling from one property to five
- Your 90-day launch roadmap
- Appendix: 57 checklists, 51 guest message templates, 150+ term glossary
Spreadsheets and calculators that do the maths for you
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Get the complete pricing chapter, the table of contents and the “How to use this book” guide as a PDF. See exactly how the book teaches before you buy.
This is for you if…
- You plan to open a homestay, guesthouse, B&B or Airbnb in the next 12 months
- You already host but your income is unpredictable
- You want simple systems for pricing, guests and housekeeping
- You are in India or anywhere in the world (India spotlight boxes included)
It’s not for you if…
- You want a get-rich-quick scheme
- You are looking for legal or tax advice for your exact situation
- You run a large hotel with a full revenue team
One payment. Yours forever.
Ebook
- The complete 341-page ebook (PDF)
- 18 chapters from idea to five properties
- 57 checklists
- 51 guest message templates
- 150+ term glossary
Ebook + Sheets
- Everything in the Ebook
- 12 Excel & Google Sheets with formulas
- Budget, pricing, P&L, tracker and more
- Example data to learn from
Complete Bundle
- Everything in Ebook + Sheets
- Online Launch Planner
- Online Pricing Calculator
- Online Profit Calculator
- Use on phone and computer
Prices in US dollars — your card converts automatically. Instant download after payment.
Questions, answered
What exactly do I get?
A 341-page PDF ebook. The Ebook + Sheets edition adds 12 spreadsheets (Excel and Google Sheets). The Complete Bundle also adds three online calculators you open with an access code.
How do I receive the files?
Right after payment you get an email with your download link. You can download on your phone, tablet or computer.
Is it only for India?
No. It is written for hosts worldwide. Extra “India spotlight” boxes cover Indian rules, GST and booking sites.
I haven’t started yet. Is it too early?
It is the best time. Part 1 helps you test your idea, location and numbers before you spend money.
I already host. Will it help me?
Yes. Pricing, listings, reviews, operations and the spreadsheets are built to increase revenue for existing hosts.
Do the spreadsheets work in Google Sheets?
Yes. Every workbook opens in Excel, Google Sheets and LibreOffice, and works in any currency.
Does the book give legal or tax advice?
It explains the rules to check and where to check them, with sources. For your exact situation, confirm with your local authority or accountant.
Need help?
Email revenue@revgrow360.com and we will reply as soon as we can.
Start your homestay the right way.
A 341-page step-by-step guide with 12 spreadsheets and online calculators to start, price, run and grow a profitable five-star homestay.
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