💡 Airbnb Hosting 101 for Kansas City’s 2026 International Soccer Travelers: What New & Temporary Hosts Need to Know

stacymakesroomllc
Nov 25
3 min read

Kansas City is about to welcome an extraordinary wave of visitors during the 2026 international soccer tournament — and many property owners are preparing to host short-term guests for the very first time. Whether you’re hosting only during the event or planning to continue afterward, the decisions you make now will determine your nightly rate, your guest reviews, and your overall success.

At TurnTidy KC, we’ve helped both full-time and short-term hosts create smooth, 5-star operations — and we’ve noticed the same questions come up again and again. Below is a simple, practical guide to help you get your property ready before the crowds arrive.

🧴Toiletries & Dispensers

Refillable wall-mounted toiletry dispensers give a polished, high-end feel and stop products from disappearing in luggage. The best setup:

3 chambers: Shampoo | Conditioner | Body Wash - with wide openings for easy refilling and less mess
Keep backup dispensers and gallon sized refills in a secure supply closet
Funnels are helpful but not necessary if you choose the right dispenser set.

🛏 Pillows, Beds & Comfort Expectations

Guest comfort = guest reviews.

The winning formula:

4 sleeping pillows per queen/king
2 per twin
2–4 decorative pillows for aesthetic
3 sets of sheets per bed (minimum) - 1 onsite, 1 ready to go, and 1 in the laundry cycle for fast turnovers
Pillow and mattress protectors

Fatigued travelers will notice comfort instantly — and reward it.

🧺 Towels

To meet modern expectations:

1 bath towel per guest
2 hand towels per per shared bathroom, 1 for private bathrooms
1 washcloth per guest
2 additional bath towels per bathroom stored for longer bookings or large groups
Black makeup cloths to protect your linens and towels.

🛌 Are bunk beds or multiples worth it?

For 2026 soccer travelers, yes — if they support group bookings such as:

Families
Friends
Youth sports groups
Fan groups traveling together

More beds can significantly increase booking potential as long as quality and comfort remain high. If your home is only 2 or 3 bedrooms, skip cramming as many beds as you can into a small space. People looking to stay in large groups are going to look for bigger houses. People still value privacy and space, even when traveling.

🔁 Restocking & Inventory

A smooth turnover includes:

Inventory check
Restock documentation
Owner notification
Supply replenishment (optional add-on)

Nothing tanks a review faster than no coffee, no toilet paper, or no trash bags — especially during high-traffic events.

🧼 Why TurnTidy KC launders linens off-site

Most residential units cannot wash and dry full turnover loads fast enough — especially during peak travel windows.

Off-site laundry ensures:

Sanitization
Full drying (no damp or mildew smell)
Proper folding
Fast turnaround
Stain treatment

This is one of the most important quality-control steps in short-term hosting.

💙 Community Impact: Where retired linens and towels go

Short-term hosting — especially during large events — often requires new linens, upgraded towel quantities, and backup sets for smooth turnovers. Many temporary hosts find they don’t want to keep all linens once they stop hosting.

Rather than letting those items go to waste, TurnTidy KC donates any towels and linens that hosts no longer want to Kansas City organizations in need, including:

domestic violence shelters
rehousing and transitional programs
community centers supporting families
damaged or stained items go to local animal shelters and pet resource centers

This practice supports local families who are rebuilding stability and KC fur babies and allows hosting to make a meaningful impact beyond the stay itself.

When you partner with TurnTidy KC, your hosting can directly benefit the KC community.

🚫 Preventing Parties & Smoking

While no method is perfect, top protections include:

Strong house rules
Noise monitoring devices (not cameras)
Exterior cameras at entrances
Fines for disobeying house rules
No same-day weekend instant bookings
Offer a designated smoking section outdoors with a place to put butts/garbage.

These discourage problematic guests and protect your investment.

⚠️ Special Notice for 2026 Temporary Hosts

During Kansas City’s international soccer spotlight, demand for cleanings will surge — but to protect our long-term clients and our team, TurnTidy KC will take temporary properties by application only. Temporary hosts must:

✔ Complete onboarding

✔ Meet linen/inventory requirements

✔ Agree to our turnover scheduling policies

✔ Maintain open communication

This ensures 5-star service for long-term AND temporary clients — without burnout or compromised quality.

At the end of the tournament, temporary hosts may:1️⃣ Transition into a long-term partnership, or2️⃣ Complete our offboarding walkthrough (final inventory review, linens pickup, and property reset)