--- title: They’ve Stayed in 33 Airbnbs – Here’s What Hosts Get RIGHT! - with Marissa + Eric Dingler description: We sit down with Eric and Marissa Dingler, a family that sold most of their possessions and turned their home into a life of adventure. image: https://str.legal/hubfs/314390265_10160523228218054_7933394560417361084_n.jpg --- [Skip to main content](https://str.legal/smartstay-show/marissa-eric-dingler#main) [![FullLogo_Transparent_NoBuffer-2](https://str.legal/hs-fs/hubfs/FullLogo_Transparent_NoBuffer-2.png?width=300&height=82&name=FullLogo_Transparent_NoBuffer-2.png) ![FullLogo_Transparent_NoBuffer-2](https://str.legal/hs-fs/hubfs/FullLogo_Transparent_NoBuffer-2.png?width=300&height=82&name=FullLogo_Transparent_NoBuffer-2.png) ![FullLogo_Transparent_NoBuffer-2](https://str.legal/hs-fs/hubfs/FullLogo_Transparent_NoBuffer-2.png?width=300&height=82&name=FullLogo_Transparent_NoBuffer-2.png) ![FullLogo_Transparent_NoBuffer-2](https://str.legal/hs-fs/hubfs/FullLogo_Transparent_NoBuffer-2.png?width=300&height=82&name=FullLogo_Transparent_NoBuffer-2.png)](https://str.legal) - [Podcast](https://str.legal/smartstay-show) - [Contact Us](https://str.legal/contact) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Podcast](https://str.legal/smartstay-show) - [Contact Us](https://str.legal/contact) - Search - [Get Started](https://str.legal/get-started) [Get Started](https://str.legal/get-started) Search [SmartStay Show](https://str.legal/smartstay-show) # They’ve Stayed in 33 Airbnbs – Here’s What Hosts Get RIGHT! - with Marissa + Eric Dingler ![Rory Gill](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/52a7403c0c5152799543ceb531cdb16d) Mar 4, 2025 7:00:00 AM Ever wondered what it’s like to live as a digital nomad, staying in over 30 short-term rentals around the world? In this exciting episode of the Smart Stay Show, we sit down with Eric and Marissa Dingler, a family that sold most of their possessions and turned their home into a life of adventure. From Costa Rica to Liverpool, the Dinglers share their incredible journey and insights into the world of short-term rentals. As experienced guests, they dive into what makes a great host, the importance of functional spaces, and how to create an unforgettable guest experience. They also explore the impact of short-term rentals on local communities and how hosts can attract the growing digital nomad market. Plus, Eric offers free consultations for property owners looking to improve their listings! Don’t miss this captivating conversation packed with valuable tips and real-world insights! Things we discussed in this episode: - Eric and Marissa Dingler's transition to a nomadic lifestyle, selling 95% of their possessions. - The Dinglers' preferences for short-term rentals, including the need for 5 bedrooms, multiple bathrooms, and a washer/dryer. - The importance of functional spaces, especially in the kitchen and bathroom, from the guest perspective. - The significance of clear communication and responsiveness between hosts and long-term guests. - The Dinglers' philosophy on providing honest, fair ratings based on the host-guest relationship. - The impact of providing multiple keys for long-term guests and the host's responsiveness to requests. - The nuanced view on the effect of short-term rentals on local housing markets and communities. - The Dinglers' approach to integrating into local communities and being good neighbors as digital nomads. - Eric's digital marketing agency and the offer of free consultations for property owners. - The Dinglers' future plans to potentially become short-term rental hosts themselves. 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