The holiday season brings a flurry of travel—and for Airbnb hosts, that means packed calendars, back-to-back bookings, and the pressure to deliver five-star experiences. But with guests arriving at all hours and properties spread across neighborhoods or even cities, managing access for every unit can become a logistical nightmare.

Enter remote access control: a game-changing feature that empowers Airbnb owners to provide seamless, secure, and contactless entry without ever needing to be on-site. Whether you’re managing a high-rise downtown, a collection of condos in resort areas, or a portfolio of single-family rentals, remote access tools help you scale operations, reduce risks, and deliver consistent experiences across every location.

Why Holiday Hosting at Scale Needs Smarter Access

Holiday travel is unlike any other season. It often includes:

• Late-night or early-morning arrivals across multiple listings

• Last-minute bookings and rapid turnover

• High guest expectations for smooth, contactless check-ins

• Multiple staff, cleaners, and vendors accessing various sites

Traditional access methods like physical keys, lockboxes, or keypads quickly break down at scale. You can’t be everywhere at once. Remote access control changes that by giving you centralized, real-time control over every door in your portfolio.

Real-Time Remote Access Control for Every Location

Through a cloud-based platform, large-scale Airbnb operators can:

• Send digital keys to guests, cleaners, or contractors at any property

• Grant or revoke access instantly, from any location

• Assign time-based permissions for check-ins, cleanings, or service visits

• Monitor entry logs across all units in real time

This level of control allows operators to streamline processes, cut down on errors, and provide consistent service regardless of how many listings they manage or where they’re located.

Guest Check-Ins Without the Chaos

Imagine you have 10 guests checking into 5 different units across the city on the same day. With remote access control, you:

• Schedule each guest’s digital key to activate at the right time

• Avoid physical key handoffs or travel between properties

• Receive instant confirmation when guests arrive

You stay in full control, from one dashboard, without leaving your desk.

Cleaner and Contractor Access That Scales With You

Whether you work with in-house cleaning teams or third-party services, access management becomes seamless. Assign unique credentials that:

• Only work during assigned time slots

• Are limited to specific doors or buildings

• Can be revoked or reassigned in seconds

Contractors can also be granted one-time or recurring access for seasonal maintenance or emergency work—no need to meet them in person or leave units vulnerable.