In this Host Planet Playbook feature, sponsored by property management software, Hospitable, we’re joined by Mina Saastad from Cabin Living in Norway.

Mina shares how Cabin Living got started, the realities of hosting in Norway, and what it takes to deliver a standout guest experience – from direct bookings to keeping owners happy.

1:39 Cabin Living – based in Norway

1:56 How Cabin Living got started 

2:28 The challenges and opportunities in Norway 

4:14 Target guests 

4:48 Domestic and international guests 

5:08 Delivering a great guest experience 

6:08 How to keep owners happy

6:52 What makes Cabin Living stand out

7:35 Details matter 

8:07 What Mina loves most about hosting

8:46 The regulatory situation in Norway 

9:27 Using social media to drive direct bookings

10:38 The most effective direct booking tactics 

11:37 Growth plans

12:23 Learning from the industry

13:12 Quickfire questions

Cabin Living: https://cabinliving.no/en/vacation-home-rental/

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