Hello hosts and future hosts
of the world.
I'm Marcella and
welcome to the Funky Loft.
I'm an actor
I've been acting since
basically forever.
In 2013 I started the
Funky Loft in downtown LA
as my own little
bed and breakfast.
Then I moved to New York
and I brought the Funky Loft
with me to Brooklyn.
Over the years I've learned
so much about hosting a
private room.
Here are my tips for hosting
a private room on AirbnB
The most important thing
with all of this
is to make sure that you
are actually comfortable with
sharing your space with others.
If you are someone who values
privacy over everything
well maybe don't open up
your home.
If you're a sociable person
if you like meeting other people
this is a really great way
for you to do that.
I love that my roomates
are guests from all over
the world.
Let everyone know what
to expect from your home
and ask them "please read
the house rules"
It's important because you
have boundaries.
Everybody has boundaries
and when people are coming
from all over the world
from different cultures
you want to let them know
"Hey, when we're in my space
this is the commonality that
we all use."
For me, what I do
I write all of my house rules
under the listing as well as
the house rules on Airbnb.
The house rules are going to
evolve as you make mistakes.
So you'll start learning
as you go.
It's so important to actually
be there for
every guest check-in.
As a host it's really nice to
meet every guest because
you're getting to know who
you're sharing your space with.
You can ask them any questions
if you were unsure
or uncomfortable.
If you're starting this out and
you do have any questions
It's a great way for you
yourself to go
[DEEP SIGH] I like these people
this is awesome.
Please come in
I feel better already.
Set boundaries and
clear expectations
so that everyone is comfortable
in the space.
Make sure guests know which
spaces are private
and which spaces are
for everyone.
The refrigerator is always
a tricky thing when you're
sharing it with guests.
So with all the different
shelves in your refrigerator
separate them.
If you're worried about security
or have valuables in your home
then get a safe.
Get a lockbox.
Have a room that's under lock
and key just with you.
I designed this space for
everyone to be comfortable
and want to hang out in it.
So have a comfy couch.
Have some great music playing.
Have a great dining table so
people will want to have
breakfast together.
I love that if I wanted to
I could just come downstairs
and hang out with someone
from halfway around the world.
My favorite part of being
a private room host
is coming home to a big family.
Just to wrap it up
here's how to share your space
with strangers.
I'm Marcella and I'm a host
in Brooklyn.