Launching AIRBNB during COVID. AIRBNB MY STORY. Airbnb Jamaica. JAMAICA VLOG.

[@greensocket]

Nice work Irina! This information is helpful not only for Jamaican rentals but a lot of others too. I always admired people like you! People that can find things to do anywhere in the world and live they dream life. You have lots of skills in many different life situations that is impressive girl and your family is happy family for having you! Keep up good work and stay healthy!

[@jg360ax]

This women did an excellent job creating these videos. A good ambassador for Jamaica. Keep them coming. I'll heading down to jamaica this year.... You'll be hearing from me!🙂

[@waitaminute2015]

It was really generous of you to make this tutorial. Most people aren't willing to give detailed advice. Great idea to offer personalized help. Sometimes people need a trained eye. I've seen photos of shower curtains and the side of a fridge, lol. Good luck with your new side gig!

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you! 😊🤗

[@theothershoerupnow4283]

So talented! Besides all of your other talents, you are also a designer!

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

I wish I had the funds to do a proper design:))) Oh well, doing what we can with what we have :)))) Thank you!

[@yanikeonpurpose]

She took me out with the guide she created!!! 😱 That thing looked *SO* professional. I’m telling you. I watch every ad in full!! People like this with this level of talent are an asset to the country & need to remain as they are boosting the economy.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

@@yanikeonpurpose Oh, wow, thank you so much for the support! 😍

[@trevorsteer7331]

I know I would enjoy this VLOG, but given the Subject Matter, I didn't think I would find any "useful" info in it...boy, was I ever wrong. This video is not just for those planning to RUN an Air BnB, but for those planning to RENT one as well. Thanks for the great tips on what to "look for" in the Descriptions of renting one...I will admit that I am one of those who do NOT read all the info the Description...this VLOG made me realize I SHOULD. Two (2) things in particular stood out: 1) Check In and Check Out "Rules" (I am used to having my stuff "stored" at Hotels on early arrivals or late departures, relative to early check in or late check out.... 2) Distance from "Night Life" Activities (the 20 minutes from your place to the Hip Strip is not a big deal for me; but it's great info to know in advance. I made this mistake once in Negril, when I walked from one of the RIU's to The Jungle, not realizing how far away it was...funny part is, I had a Rental Car...LOL). Thanks again for another wonderful, enjoyable and informative VLOG.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you so much, Trevor! I'm glad the video was useful despite the subject was kind of irrelevant :) I'll be making a separate video for guests on how to choose the best Airbnbs - people hardly ever know how to use filters on Airbnb properly or that accommodation should be searched for according to the map, not to what's offered by Airbnb! I just need to get a few more hosts, so I can feature their listings as some good examples for each area in Jamaica :)

[@rasfari2081]

There's something about you that we all love,great information.

[@quanyenwashere]

This is so informative!! I actually moved to Jamaica to start an Airbnb last year but the pandemic made it too difficult for me to start. The bright side is I had the opportunity to visit other bnbs in mobay, time to do my research, and prepare for when it’s more feasible for me to do. Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@TheMckinsons]

Here for another informative video! You are simply amazing....🇯🇲🇬🇧 Will definitely keep your Airbnb in mind when we visit again

[@gloriarobinson1869]

Good day Irena, love your vlog. Though not travelling at the moment, but enjoy viewing your vlog. Thank you.

[@truvico]

What a true Jamaican you've become! LOL We're extra (put emphasis on everything) "watch my first video first".. I'm glad you didn't take that part out.. lol. Informative video, Irina.

[@Grogu-485]

I laughed when I heard it 🤣 That makes everyone knows that Irina is naturally Jamaican now.

[@carolt2198]

Well done as usual Irina! Very useful information, you are quite the business woman.

[@ParvaizRaja]

Thank you. My AIRBNB Apartment is ready to launch in the coming week and I needed this to just make sure I was doing things right. I will shoot some new photographs during the weekend though, thanks again. Blessings from Pakistan.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you for sharing! Please post a link to your airbnb here, when it's ready! Sending 💕🇵🇰

[@ParvaizRaja]

@@JAMAICAWITHIRIE Oh thank you... sure I will share a link here.

[@glencampbell6217]

Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK .I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL.GOD BLESS YOU ALL🙏///.............

[@tt2524]

Multi talented. Amazing work. I will definitely book a space once the pandemic is gone.

[@Myreflections_]

Absolutely, appreciate your channel, it has provided a wealth of information. Thank you.

[@alexjohnson8209]

Simply amazing am praying for you an ur family keep safe.

[@leahloveukulele]

Your channel is the BEST 🇬🇧❤️🇯🇲

[@adventuresfromelle]

This was such an informative watch! I appreciate you taking the time to make this video. Best wishes!

[@pgpratt9007]

Thank you for you for providing clear AirBnb details. Love the honesty. Very impressive.

[@elizabethhall1527]

Hi Irena, Watched all your videos. Your teaching skills Shine through all your videos. This one may have been intended to showcase the nuts and bolts of running an abnb. But if someone watches your videos they can learn how to heck out a living wherever they go. Just knowing how to use the skills we've learned is the key. You've thought about all the little but important things to make your guests comfortable. It's no wonder why Calypso Villa is the most booked on abnb. I hope Corona will go away fast so we'll feel more comfortable traveling again. Keep up the good work.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you, Elizabeth! You've been here from the very beginning of the channel, before it even got popular, and each time you leave such interesting comments to read! Thank you so much for all the support!

[@elizabethhall1527]

@@JAMAICAWITHIRIE Oh,thank you! I've learned a lot from watching. Plus I get the feeling like I'm there. Your videos have been great stress relievers for me. I enjoy watching them. Thanks again!

[@stephaniebleasdille1199]

I am getting my new passport by July and will definitely book with you... so excited!!

[@nepaulfearon3937]

Wow!! That's really beautiful, The way you decorate that room.. they should hire you for that purpose 🤜🤛 ❤❤ love it.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you so much :))))

[@nepaulfearon3937]

@@JAMAICAWITHIRIE 👍🏽

[@ramassesskaggs8294]

Hey Irena good morning to you, I am intrigued by your video, you are a lady of great skills, even an interior designer wooh! Your information is so straight forward and easy to understand whenever any one wants to do accommodation bookings any where, I hope things can get to normal again that visitors can come and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere you provided. Stay safe and keep safe.

[@hutchinsonjohnson2909]

Irie long no see good job

[@LivingOnPurpose1]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾 Well done, I enjoyed this and learned a lot.

[@provocativethoughts3819]

Hello Irena..... this is the Technician you met this morning. I watch your videos all the time but didn’t recognize you. Good job

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Awww, :))) It's all the mask on my face 😂Thank you for fantastic work today!

[@provocativethoughts3819]

@@JAMAICAWITHIRIE , I try my best , your welcome

[@schklu]

So many great tips! Thank you for sharing 😊 🙏

[@sophiagreaves7136]

I have watched a number of your videos and its clear you take pride in your work. Always informative. Keep it up you can only get better.

[@craiggarrickfr4fgz877]

Good info..... Sometimes the photos definitely fool you to think the place is perfect!!!

[@patriciabarnes7034]

Another excellent video. Very clear and informative, Irina. Awesome. I plan to watch this again in a couple of hours. Thank you for sharing your wealth of experience and knowledge. Cheers. UK.

[@leecam1854]

I would definitely book it.

[@CenterPointConstruction]

I AM TRYING TO GET MY AIRBNB UP. THIS WAS VERY HELPFULL

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you! Glad you've found the videos helpful!

[@JessicaCargill1]

I had a fantastic time at Calypso Villa, coffee just taste better in a hammock on the beach:-) Greetings #JessysAdventures

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Awww, thank you, it was such a pleasure meeting the Jamaican mermaid 🧜‍♀️ ❤️ I love your channel. 😎

[@waitaminute2015]

Love your channel!

[@winstond6165]

Very informative - Thanks Irene

[@ngayle2892]

Thank you so much for taking the time to share this valuable information. 💕 You highlighted so much necessary information some people tend to overlook.

[@munch709NL]

Another fantastic video Irina. Very informative as always.👊🏽🙏🏽🇨🇦🇯🇲

[@jahnamejah7539]

Amazing video Irina 🤗👍👍👍👍

[@TheAmorchef]

Love this. Just waiting for travel from Canada. As a newly retired; I am looking to spending several weeks a year in Jamaica. Your BnB is on my list...😇

[@jermainejackson6760]

Fantastic video. Looking forward to learning more on patron

[@kingnaldo4058]

Another nice and informative vlog *Irina* 👏👌👍🇯🇲

[@MissJP21]

This is beautiful, and for those prices, I'm BOOKING! OMG! Beautiful! In reference to Keurig: That's a huge selling point. I love Keurig because you can make single-serve cups of coffee and you can bring your own pods from the States instead of making a full pot on the stove or using a regular coffee maker. Also, glad you mentioned the details (especially photo details) that need to be in the listing and the importance of keeping it real with the prospective guests! So important! As usual, great job with the videos Irie! Nuff love to you!

[@Loading....99.99]

Makes me want to start an Airbnb by the sea!

[@weseethroughu]

I actually hsve lsnd in hills.glamping glsnd kr grkupi g lsndnot glsmprt yet For rough csmping for not all inclusive

[@salburnkeddoo1613]

No one Absolutely NO ONE DOES IT LIKE IRINA. JAMAICA Loves you IRINA..WE LOVE THE WORK YOU DO.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you! I'm so glad people find my work useful! 😊 I appreciate the support!

[@orianafisher3960]

You've decorated it beautifully Irina! I've saved your link hoping to try it out at some point Canada lacks their restrictions for returning back to home. Hugs for all you do!!!🌱🌤🌱💕

[@nursetmarie]

Thanks Irina! This definitely helps.

[@iamisaidi]

Wow! very detail and informative

[@hutchinsonjohnson2909]

I see you love Jamaica so much it is good plac trust me i.am from there st Thomas

[@elainebrown3546]

Very informative and creative. Thumbs up! Irina

[@runnalls]

Ahhhhh I miss Calypso Villa! Think about it all the time!

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Aaron, we miss you and we now have a new apartment 😎Next time you're in Jamaica, please stop by! 🙏🤗

[@christoroy1310]

Great info, good video 👍 🇬🇧

[@eileenwatt8283]

Irine in Scotland they provide a place for luggage if someone arrives early and want to leave their luggage until the room is available and go out sightseeing. It just inside the entrance they have some lockers with code or keys.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

yes, and that's a great idea! Though I think maybe it works well in Europe, because most people travel with a backpack that can fit the locker, while in Jamaica people come with two huge suitcases that won't fit anything. 😂 We tried providing a room with a lock for suitcases before, but then one of the guests lost her passport in a taxi on the way to us, left the bags in that room, and went to the beach. When she came back - she blamed us that somebody stole her documents. Later the driver brought her passport and she apologized to us, but since then - I wouldn't suggest to any host to take responsibility for the luggage.

[@hayjamdantv]

Lovely valuable info Irina . Thanks for sharing 🇯🇲❤️

[@RacquelNM]

Such an informative video Irina! Thanks for sharing! I know you will do well with your Patreon consults!

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you so much! 😀

[@stephaniebleasdille1199]

I am looking short term for now

[@cathyh2086]

Nice view. I would use some local Jamaican artwork and other decor

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Yes, I do too in our other units. For this one - I can't afford it yet, it's VERY expensive! 😂 I'll be making a video on Jamaican art, it's so beautiful! 😍

[@cathyh2086]

@@JAMAICAWITHIRIE ok. I have some that were not too expensive from my trips. I was talking to my friends/relatives and telling them that I thought this would be a great idea for them as people want to see the real Jamaica. Not just the tourist areas.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

@@cathyh2086 yes, it's the right thing to do! 👍

[@waitaminute2015]

@@JAMAICAWITHIRIE if you meet an artist you like, he may be able to give you a deal if you agree to post his info in the room. I did that some yrs ago and it helped sell his work. Just an idea.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

@@waitaminute2015 Great idea, thank you!

[@Doogz101]

Love it!

[@PageantGymnast]

Irina you are such a fantastic storyteller. I want to go to Jamaica now! I love your videos, they are so well done and you put so much time and energy in it and it shows that you're so passionate about Jamaica.

[@frannybkranny8760]

I love your videos! But honestly...I wouldn't put a HUGE clock in the room. A clock is the last thing I want to see when I'm on vacation, much less a HUGE one! Lol! Just my opinion. Thanks for your videos!

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

ahaha, good point, BUT the thing is - guests come from different time zones and get confused with the time more often than not, which becomes a problem if they want to arrange a driver to pick them up, have to track curfew hours or a fact that it gets dark early in Jamaica - people coming from the North are not used to darkness at 6 pm "during Summer".

[@frannybkranny8760]

@@JAMAICAWITHIRIE ​ @JAMAICA WITH IRIE Oh, right. You see? You think of all the details. Can't wait to visit!

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

@@frannybkranny8760 awww, 🙏❤️

[@trevorsteer7331]

LOL

[@trevorsteer7331]

My wife watched the VLOG, and was reading through the comments with me, saw this comment, and goes " I love the clock; great decor". So, it's not just for telling TIme... :) :). But great point in Irina's response also about the different time zones, and needing to know correct time.

[@raymondfrancis7920]

Hello Irina you are truly an amazing person, you put all your energy and effort in what you do keep up the good work you are doing, as you expose Jamaica to the world.

[@Red_Tiger_Eye]

✨💎✨ ABSOLUTELY MULTI-FACETED✨💎✨ You’ve inspired so many by following your heart, right to Jamaica 🇯🇲 ✨💎✨ Keep growing, glowing and spreading light & love ✨💎✨ ✌🏾One Love Irina ☀️🇯🇲☀️

[@patport3129]

Great content

[@triciabrown4487]

👍

[@weseethroughu]

Where is this? Sound good.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

It's in Lilliput, see the map in the video :) (Montego Bay, Jamaica)

[@shermainebrown904]

Hi Irina would love to stay when I come to Jamaica (my husband grandmother lives across from calypso Villa) but unfortunately I have kids.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you! Oh, that's amazing to know that your relatives are nearby! We have a 2 bedroom apartment in Calypso, that can sleep 7 guests. It's suitable for families with kids 😊It's Calypso Unit #2. Here it is: www.airbnb.com/rooms/9091807

[@shermainebrown904]

OK thank you for replying Irina!

[@shermainebrown904]

Was speaking with my husband grandmother, she said she was talking with you a while back, her name is Cynthia, she is a good friend of carls. You might not remember since it was awhile back, anyway I was just so excited that you met her!

[@chynachin8872]

Great info...

[@stephaniebleasdille1199]

Thank 😊

[@ngayle2892]

The guest directory book idea is awesome. Where did you get it printed or put together looking so professional after you created it.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

It's printed on the usual Letter paper and then each page is laminated. The printing quality is good, I did it in Hot Off The Press in Kingston, was around 65 USD to print each one, including binding. However, you need to design it and do the pre-production file first, using CMYK mode for color, organizing text/pics etc.

[@ngayle2892]

Thank you!

[@kerrieben9300]

Hi Irena, love the content. Do you recommend changing the mattress if it's already a few years old? If yes can you recommend a brand/shop.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Not sure! Depends on the type and condition of the Mattress!

[@provocativethoughts3819]

Postropedic is a good brand. You can check it out

[@ynvme1197]

How do I search and book your guest lodging Irina ???

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

All our listings are here: www.airbnb.com/users/10754966/listings (please also check the links in the description of the video :)

[@ynvme1197]

@@JAMAICAWITHIRIE Hi Irina. Thank you for the reply. I sent you a direct message on Instagram with a couple of questions. Please review. I look forward to your response. Thank you in advance Irina😃

[@eileenwatt8283]

One person was booking for Jamaica, Queens and accidentally select an Airbnb in Kingston Jamaica. She called the Jamaican lady to pick her up at the airport. That's when she realised she selected the island instead of NY

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

LOL 😂 it really does happen!

[@daltonturgott6063]

You telling stories..🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@eileenwatt8283]

@@daltonturgott6063 no it's true and the Jamaican host did not refund her because she said she lost a renter for that slot. She is an acquaintance and told me that happened.

[@Grogu-485]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@cherrylgentles6847]

You are admirable and resilient - am even thinking of airnb Your place seems nice and beautiful and it has a beach - that’s all I am interested in lol not to mention a kitchenette 😉 So how do I make contact?

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you! If you wish to contact me with personal questions - please use email [e-mail] But if you wish to book the Airbnb i manage - you can do so via Airbnb site: www.airbnb.com/users/10754966/listings

[@cookingwithchefmichael4740]

Hey good day , my name is Michael Scott I have a question for you . How can I reach you ?????

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Hi! you can write here or [e-mail]

[@cookingwithchefmichael4740]

And if there is an email?

[@carmencetamalcolm1919]

Hello irie, how do i get information about your airbnb.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

The Airbnb belongs to a Jamaican family. I stopped running it in March 2023, but you get in touch with them here: airbnb.com/p/calypsovillajamaica

[@cashcaddyandbudgets1099]

Question who pays the electricity bill? Do you pay in full or it's split with you and the property owners or the guest?

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Guests don't pay electricity bills in the same way as they don't pay for that at a hotel. All bills are paid from the money business earns. Neither the property owner's company nor my company gets any money until all expenses are covered. Once all the expenses are covered, if we have profit left - it gets split between our companies.

[@cashcaddyandbudgets1099]

@@JAMAICAWITHIRIE got it... thanks Irina♥️

[@geena9999]

Everyone who reads this, we don't know each other and probably never will but I wish you all the best in life and all the luck in the world stay safe!

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[@missjuneplum1]

Very information video.