Podcast · 29 episodes
No Vacancy The Podcast with Natalie Palmer
by Natalie Palmer, Airbnb Host · English
A show for Airbnb hosts, new and experienced! Every Wednesday Natalie takes listeners behind the scenes of what it’s really like to be a short-term rental host, how to make it easier, mistakes to avoid, and how to get more bookings at higher rates. As an Airbnb Ambassador and 26x Superhost managing 10 properties, all remotely from home while being a stay at home mom of two, Natalie knows what it takes to succeed as an STR host and make this business fit into your lifestyle, not the other way around.
Latest episodes
187. Full-Time Doctor to Luxury STR Owner - Interview with Yash BhattYash Bhatt’s journey from full-time doctor to luxury short-term rental (STR) owner, focusing on strategy, branding/design, and operating “ritualized” amenities.30 Sep 2026 · 1 h 9 min
186. "I Won $100,000 On HGTV!" - Interview with Tatianna Taylor-TaitTatiana Taylor-Tait’s win on HGTV’s Renovation Resort Showdown (Season 3) and what it taught her about short-term rental design; then a promotional segment about Level Up Your Listing Summit moving…17 Sep 2026 · 48 min
185. You Are Wrong About Paid Ads! Interview with Emily LethgoWhen and how short-term rental hosts should use paid ads and influencer marketing to drive direct bookings, plus how to measure ROAS and build creative libraries for seasons.10 Sep 2026 · 54 min
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187. Full-Time Doctor to Luxury STR Owner - Interview with Yash BhattYash Bhatt’s journey from full-time doctor to luxury short-term rental (STR) owner, focusing on strategy, branding/design, and operating “ritualized” amenities.30 Sep 2026 · 1 h 9 min · 30 chapters
186. "I Won $100,000 On HGTV!" - Interview with Tatianna Taylor-TaitTatiana Taylor-Tait’s win on HGTV’s Renovation Resort Showdown (Season 3) and what it taught her about short-term rental design; then a promotional segment about Level Up Your Listing Summit moving…17 Sep 2026 · 48 min · 13 chapters
185. You Are Wrong About Paid Ads! Interview with Emily LethgoWhen and how short-term rental hosts should use paid ads and influencer marketing to drive direct bookings, plus how to measure ROAS and build creative libraries for seasons.10 Sep 2026 · 54 min · 23 chapters
184. SOLO EPISODE! WE ARE SO BACK, BABY!Natalie Palmer returns after a 5–6 month unplanned podcast hiatus, explaining she bought and transitioned into a sleepaway camp (keys May 1 after a deal started Aug; delayed by forestry lease renewal…2 Sep 2026 · 26 min · 8 chapters
183. The Secret Sauce That Made Us Viral and Secured Investors - Mike Sebastian & Jordan HolmesHow Hideaways (Mike Sebastian & Jordan Holmes) built a viral, direct-booking vacation rental portfolio and secured investor buy-in through “unique amenities + social media” and a “worst of first”…20 May 2026 · 54 min · 29 chapters
182. What STR Hosts Get Wrong About Hospitality - Interview with Moira SedgwickMoira Sedgwick (A Chalet Collective) explains how to deliver “hotel-level” hospitality in short-term rentals without staff, using hospitality design, systems, and event-style triage when problems…13 May 2026 · 51 min · 20 chapters
181. Guests are Picking Hotels. Here’s How to Win Them Back. Interview with BellhoptBellhopped is a concierge “hotel-like” layer for short-term rental stays, focused on pre-arrival grocery delivery and expanding to other vetted services.25 Mar 2026 · 38 min · 15 chapters
180. Why Turnkey Isn't Really Turnkey - Interview with Dawn AsherInsights on transitioning from a turnkey property to a personalized vacation rental experience.18 Mar 2026 · 58 min · 34 chapters
179. Using AI to DOUBLE Your STR Revenue?! Interview with Matt SandersonNo Vacancy The Podcast with Natalie Palmer11 Mar 2026 · 1 h · 27 chapters
178. Struggling with Low Vacancy? This CEO Just Solved That - Interview with PadSplit’s Atticus LeBlancIn this episode of No Vacancy, host Natalie Palmer talks to Atticus LeBlanc, CEO and Founder of PadSplit.4 Mar 2026 · 45 min · 24 chapters
177. My Birth Story! Baby #4, Having a VBAC, Homeschooling, and Balancing CareerMy Birth Story! Baby #4, Having a VBAC, Homeschooling, and Balancing Career28 Jan 2026 · 37 min · 14 chapters
176. How this CEO Manages 200+ International Listings While Living in South America - Interview with Tim HubbardTim Hubbard, CEO/founder of Coorsley Virtual Management, explains how he built a virtual short-term rental management business while living in South America.14 Jan 2026 · 49 min · 18 chapters
175. STOP Owing Taxes on Your Real Estate Gains! Interview with Ryan BakkeHow to use retirement accounts (self-directed IRA/solo 401k) to invest in real estate/private lending, reduce taxes, and avoid common pitfalls; plus partnership/LLC/trust basics and guest-specific…17 Dec 2025 · 56 min · 20 chapters
174. Buying a Second Home BEFORE Your Primary?! Interview with Katie ClineKatie Cline explains her “Second Home First” strategy—buying and renting a vacation/second property before buying a primary home—then scaling to multiple short-term rental (STR) properties using…10 Dec 2025 · 53 min · 21 chapters
173. AVOID These Kinds of Investments At All Costs!!! - Interview with Jon SchoellerJon Schoeller (“The Frugal Investor”) explains private money lending for real estate, including how he vets borrowers, structures deals, and avoids high-risk investments.4 Dec 2025 · 58 min · 27 chapters
172. We F*cked Up... Listening to Your Feedback - Interview with Tatianna Taylor-TaitNo Vacancy host Natalie Palmer interviews her business partner Tatiana Taylor-Tait about “We F*cked Up…26 Nov 2025 · 44 min · 17 chapters
171. IT'S OFFICIAL! We're Buying a Camp!!! (Just Wait Till You Hear the Numbers)Natalie Palmer (No Vacancy) explains how her group agreed to buy a Southern California sleepaway/education camp and what financial, operational, and marketing changes they plan.20 Nov 2025 · 50 min · 13 chapters
170. SOLO EPISODE! Baby #4?? Buying a Camp + The REAL Reason I Stopped Coaching?!Solo catch-up episode where host Natalie Palmer (Airbnb ambassador; 17-time superhost; 1,000+ reservations; 8 remote listings) explains life updates and her “real reason” for stopping coaching:…12 Nov 2025 · 41 min · 14 chapters
169. This is the ONE Thing That Will Make or Break Your Investment... NEIGHBORS - Interview with Ali HaneyBranding and market strategy for short-term rentals, framed by Ali Haney’s pivot from a Kentucky wedding venue dream to a profitable Airbnb after neighbor and zoning pushback.5 Nov 2025 · 1 h 8 min · 28 chapters
168. SCARY AIRBNB STORIES - The Most Terrifying Airbnb Stories on the InternetThree “scary Airbnb stories” focused mainly on creepy host/guest behavior and true-crime vibes; only the third includes overt supernatural-leaning elements.29 Oct 2025 · 30 min · 6 chapters
167. Here's How This Project Manager Tackles 10+ Renovations Per Year - Interview with Skyler VaughnProject management and scaling short-term rental renovations for For the Love of Upstate (FTLOU) in upstate New York—how Skyler Vaughn manages multiple renovations, systems (Asana/Google…22 Oct 2025 · 1 h 3 min · 30 chapters
166. How to Multiply Your Money 3x with Every Property - Interview with Kassidy Warren“Velocity of money” in real estate—how to multiply wealth faster by accelerating value creation (not just chasing cashflow), using leverage, forced appreciation, equity/free equity, and tax benefits.15 Oct 2025 · 1 h 3 min · 22 chapters
165. Buying An Abandoned Campground! - Interview with Heather MueurHeather Mueur and husband Ryan discuss buying an abandoned campground (Emb ers) and converting it into a glamping/RV resort, plus their ongoing renovation of a nearby boutique motel (The Drift) on…8 Oct 2025 · 1 h · 27 chapters
Ep 164. Designers Are Using This Secret Weapon. Why Aren't You? - Interview with Wayfair ProfessionalWayfair Professional’s free “property management design” service for short-term rentals and other hospitality spaces—how virtual interior design, space planning, and shoppable product sourcing work,…1 Oct 2025 · 48 min · 16 chapters