5-Star Hosting Made Simple
5-Star Hosting Made Simple is a practical, step-by-step guide for independent hosts who want to build a successful short-term rental business from the ground up.
Inside, you’ll learn how to create a professional, profitable, and sustainable hosting business — with genuine hospitality at its heart. 💛
It’s the book I wish I’d had when I started my own vacation rental journey.
Is this Book for You?
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, unsure where to start, or wondering how other hosts make it look so easy — you’re not alone.
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You’re new to short-term rentals and don’t know where to begin
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You want to turn your property into a professional business
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You’re tired of guessing what works
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You want consistent 5-star reviews
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You want systems, not stress
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What You’ll Learn Inside
✔ How to position your property in a competitive market
✔ How to attract your ideal guest
✔ Systems that simplify operations
✔ Pricing strategies that protect your profit
✔ How to build a brand guests remember
✔ AI tools that save hours of work
Why Learn From Me?
I’m not just the author of this book — I’m a former 5-star host who built and ran a top-rated short-term rental for seven years.
With a background in marketing strategy and hands-on hosting experience, I’ve combined real-world lessons, tested systems, and proven frameworks into one clear, practical roadmap.
✔ 7 years running a top-rated vacation rental
✔ Marketing strategist with international experience
✔ Built systems from scratch
✔ Designed specifically for independent hosts
Suzy Turnbull – Author: 5-Star Hosting Made Simple
Looking for more personalized support?
If you’d like tailored guidance for your specific property and goals, I offer one-on-one consultancy designed to help independent hosts make confident, strategic decisions and accelerate their growth.
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Events
I’d love to meet you in person and talk through your hosting challenges.
Join me in London in April at one of these upcoming events.
April 21st, 2026
Eastcheap Records,
20 Eastcheap, London, EC3, England
@ 7:00pm – 10:00pm
STAA SHORT STAY SUMMIT - ICE BREAKER & BOOK SIGNING
Join fellow property owners and managers for a free networking icebreaker ahead of the Short Stay Summit. I’ll be giving away a limited number of signed copies of 5-Star Hosting Made Simple during the book signing — first come, first served.
April 22nd, 2026
Old Billingsgate, London, England
@ 9:00am – 6:00pm
STAA - SHORT STAY, ONE DAY SUMMIT 2026
The STAA Short Stay Summit is a key industry event for short-term rental professionals, with expert speakers and practical sessions, covering operations, marketing, technology, and the future of the sector. It’s for property owners, managers, and industry partners.
April 23rd, 2026
Royal Overseas League,
6 Park Place, St James’s,
London, England
@ 10:00am – 4:00pm
HOST PLANET ROADSHOW, LONDON, 2026
The HOST PLANET roadshow event





