As the year comes to a close, its fair to assume weve collectively exhausted the ways to describe 2020. While each industry had its own distinct experience with the pandemic, that of short-term rentals was particularly unique. Travel - the lifeblood of the industry - came to a screeching halt. For hosts, letting strangers into your home suddenly felt as suspicious as it did pre-2000. Then, one theme emerged: while navigating new protocols and regulations, people sought space, safety, and connect
