Queen City BNB

10/05/2023

Celebrating reaching status today! 🎉🎉

09/28/2023

Matt is a people person and if you've met him--you definitely already know that 😂 While we both run this business together, Matt is the one that does the hands-on piece of co-hosting. And he LOVES it.

So, here's a few things about the man behind the BNB:

▪️ he loves a good cigar
▪️ laughs a lot and loves to have fun
▪️ enjoys learning about (and drinking) different whiskeys
▪️ he can connect with literally anyone. He loves to hear peoples stories and learn about their lives (one of my favorite things about him)
▪️ he always goes above and beyond for our bnb guests and our property owners
▪️ he lovessssss 5-star reviews (I mean, who doesn't) and makes a big deal about it every time they come in. He's about to become a and he's counting down the days 😂

Drop a 👋 and say hi!

09/22/2023

One of our *absolute* favorite things to do is to provide local recommendations for our guests. Matt and I are HUGE foodies and we love a good bar & restaurant. 🍸🍜 We've been eating our way across Charlotte since we moved here 😂

We love sharing what Charlotte has to offer to the folks that stay in our properties. Sharing the city that we love with our guests is so much fun for us. When they have a good time, we have a good time.

We are so grateful for this amazing review from one of our recent stays ❤️

09/21/2023

We consistently get 5⭐️ reviews for our clients and ourselves. Why? ⤵

It's simple.

Treat people well, have a clean place and go above and beyond. That's the recipe for 5-star reviews.

Has every stay been perfect? Of course not. If you've been in the short-term rental world for more than 5 minutes you know that not every stay goes as planned.

The coffee maker has broken, the dish washer wasn't working, the digital lock died and the guest got locked out.

Guess what? Still got 5 ⭐️ reviews from all of them🔥

Why? 👇

Customer service, and we're good at it.

We don't settle for average, and you shouldn't either.

09/20/2023

When people talk with us, they are surprised at how laid back we are and how we approach our business. What I'm noticing is that we aren't your "typical" co-hosts.

First, we'll call you back 😂 (but for real why don't property management companies call anyone back!?)

Second, we want to create long-term relationships with the property owners that we partner with. Your success is our success. The better your property performs in terms of ANV & ADR, the more money we both make.

Thirdly, our business is a boutique style so we can provide white-glove service to our clients so that your property and guests are well taken care of.

If you're looking to partner with someone you like that will take amazing care of your properties--book a call with us at the link in bio.

06/13/2023

Loving the vibe of our clients South End townhome 🙌🏼

This beauty is in the ❤️ of South End so the location is 👌🏼👌🏼

Property deets 👇🏼

✔️ 3 bedrooms
✔️ 3 bathrooms
✔️ sleeps 7
✔️ Walkable to the best shops, restaurants & bars in South End.
✔️ Close to the Lynx line so you’re just a quick train ride to Uptown
✔️ Beautiful & cozy living space

Bookings are rolling in for the summer and we’re handling it all for our client so she can live her life 💕

Looking for a Co-Host for your property? Send us a DM!

Also, can’t forget to shoutout to for the gorgeous pics!

05/31/2023

We hosted our first guest this weekend and we’re so glad they had a great time! They even gave us little souvenirs from the NASCAR race 🥹 which was so thoughtful.

So grateful for this 5 ⭐️ review.

04/24/2023

We had such a great time exploring Georgetown, South Carolina this weekend. Our newest client asked us to go check out her Airbnb to see how we can improve her listing and booking rate.

We explored around town checking out restaurants, shops and talking to the locals.

Not only does Georgetown have a ton of history to explore, it’s tucked away but it’s super close to Pawleys Island, Murrels Inlet and Litchfield By The Sea.
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Total gem 💎

Getting a feel for not only the property but the town itself gave us great insight on how we can help our client improve this listing.

➕ Plus, we got a reallyyyy good scoop from the locals on what’s to come in the area which will impact the real estate market (in our favor).

Overall, big success ✅

PS. These extra steps are why clients work with us 💕

📩 Send us a DM to get started👇🏼

04/19/2023

Had such a great time at the Coffee Is For Closers event this morning with !

We talked all thing property investing, short term rentals and real estate marketing.

Thank you to for hosting us and for bringing us all together.

Can’t wait to do it again soon!

04/07/2023

Spring is here and Charlotte is coming to life! Here are some awesome events that your renters might be traveling to Charlotte for this month (and if they aren't here for it, it's always nice to let them know fun things that might be going on locally during their stay! 😉) 👇

1.) Charlotte SHOUT! Happening now until April 16th!
CLT Shout celebrates our community’s innovative spirit with exceptionally curated programming from around the corner and around the world.

2.) SouthPark After 5 Concert Series:
Free live music, food trucks and drinks, and hands-on art experiences are coming to Symphony Park this spring! SouthPark After 5 starts on 4/20. 🎉We're personally excited for this one because we live in SouthPark--so you'll probably see us there!

3.) Charlotte Food And Wine Week: April 18th-23rd
Back for its 35th year of fundraising with a wine and food pairing for every taste, and all for a good cause – benefiting Charlotte-area children’s charities.

4.) Ancient Aliens LIVE!
Ancient Astronaut theorists discuss thought-provoking extraterrestrial theories on fan-favorite topics from Ancient Egypt to the moon, paving the long road to Disclosure.

5.) SXSE23 Music Festival at Protagonist Beer:
Featuring The Wldlfe, Wildermiss, WOAH, and Yugo. Join them for music, beer, pizza, fun, and more- General Admission is Free yall!

6.) Charlotte Auto Fair:
Remarkable classic cars, hot rods, racing machines and more joining swap meets, the latest technology, trends, parts and products in the manufacturer’s midway. Single-day tickets start at $10.

7.) Cultural Music Festival:
Hosted by Tone-X--Musical Line Up Featuring Montell Jordan, Adina Howard, DJ Fatman Scoop, EU, Carl Thomas & more! Music. Food Trucks. Vendors. Culture.

🧠Remember, big events draw people into Charlotte which can increase demand for Airbnb's. We make sure to keep our eyes on local events so we can get the most 💸out of your rental.

04/04/2023

We’re so excited to be included in the panel with our friends at 🙌🏼

Come out to on April 19th to learn about all things and !

Matt will be on the panel sharing all thing Airbnb and short term rentals. Come out and say hi!

This event is FREE and it’s gonna be stellar. You won’t want to miss it.

DM me for the link to register 📩

See you there 😉

03/24/2023

Spring has sprung in the Queen City! Minus the itchy eyes I love this time of year 😂

We spent most of the day in SouthEnd taking some great photos for a neighborhood series that we’ll be featuring soon so keep your eyes peeled 😉

What’s your favorite area in Charlotte?!

03/20/2023

We get this question a lot and yes! We ARE local 🎉

We live in the heart of SouthPark and we LOVE it!

Because we’re local we can better serve our clients here in the ! 🥳

03/02/2023

Why do AirBnb owners hire us? 👇🏼

1️⃣ They hate customer service (luckily—were really good at this 😉)

2️⃣ They want someone who will treat their property like their own

3️⃣ They don’t want to deal with the day to day operations

Want someone local who gives a s**t to manage your Airbnb? 👇🏼

Shoot us a DM or book a call with us at the link in bio!

01/10/2023

The short-term rental market is growing at a crazy rate. If you're looking to wow your guests and stay booked, it's important to know what they're looking for. Here are some of the top amenities guests search for.:

1. Pool Access -
It's obvious, the best pool is some else's pool. People are looking to relax and enjoy their vacation, and what's better?

2. Relaxing Outdoor Spaces -
You're going to sense a theme here...people LOVE to relax outside. Every host should try to provide their guest with a relaxing outdoor space, and it doesn't matter whether its a luxurious resort like backyard or just a couple of chairs on a balcony. It's an absolute must.

3. Private Parking -
I know this is a huge deciding factor when I book spots for my family. No parking = No go.

4. whirlpool bath -
Ahh yes, the height of luxury! But seriously, a hot tub can seriously sway the booking odds in your favor, bonus points if the spot comes with a great view.

5. Dedicated Workspace -
having a laptop-ready workspace and solid Wi-Fi for your guests that book for travel can make all the difference. Afterall, as hosts, your job is to minimize stress for your guests.

What special amenities are at your property??

01/05/2023

Feeling a slump? You'd be surprised that a few minor changes can set you apart from the competition and make sure that your short term rental property stays booked!

11/24/2022

Whatever you're doing today, we hope it fills your hear (and belly😉). And remember, be grateful everyday--not just today.

Happy Thanksgiving 🍂🦃

10/21/2022

What makes us different than a property management company?

The "give a s**t" factor.

We care about your property and the guests that are staying in it. We'll go above and beyond to be sure you get 5-star reviews, every time.

And... we'll change the air filters 😂 (for real).

So grateful for this amazing review from our guests!
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10/15/2022

Which is better? A luxury property or an experience based property?

Ready for the answer?👇

It totally depends 😂

There's a couple factors I would take into consideration here the main one being, location.

As an example, let's use Asheville, NC.

Asheville is a funky, hipster mountain town laced with breweries, restaurants and caters to outdoor activities like hiking, kayaking and tubing down the rivers.

So, an experience based AirBNB might have more success because the type of traveler coming to Asheville is looking for a specific type of experience.

It all comes down to understanding the market.

The demand for unique experiences & stays is growing. We've seen evidence of this earlier this year when AirBNB's changed their search selections to allow the user to select "unique stays" as its own category.

Have you done a unique stay in AirBNB?

10/14/2022

We were having a conversation with a client who is looking to invest in a STR property in uptown Charlotte. He asked us why someone would AirBNB when there are hotels uptown.

Here's what we told him 👇

1️⃣ You get to play House--It sounds silly but AirBNB allows you to get the *feel* of living in the city you are visiting. Whenever we travel, we love to pretend we live there. Staying in differently styles of AirBNB's allows us to do that because once you stay in one Hilton, you've stayed in them all. A hotel room is a hotel room.

2️⃣ Laundry- It might seem silly but having a washer and dryer in AirBNB's is one of the largest appeals over a hotel. We have done laundry in every AirBNB we've stayed in.

3️⃣ More space- AirBNB's have full kitchens, spacious bathrooms and plenty of room to move around and socialize. You get more space for your money.

What do you think? Are you team AirBNB or team Hotel? Tell us below! 👇

10/13/2022

We have stayed in AirBNB’s 🏡 all over the US (here’s a pic of us at one of our favorite Carolina beaches, Surfside)

As guests, here is what WE look for when we are choosing an Airbnb to stay.

1️⃣ Location—is it walkable? Are there bars and restaurants close?

2️⃣ Ratings—is it rated 4.5 stars and up? What are other guests saying about their stay?

3️⃣ Cleanliness & Decor—is it clean? Is the furniture nice? Does the place, overall, look like a nice place to stay?

Because we have been using Airbnb for over ten years we know what guests are looking for.

We know what will make them book.

We know what drives 5 ⭐️ reviews.

When you work with us, we make sure to set you up for success.

Questions? Shoot us a DM 📩

10/02/2022

You’ve heard of being a Host on but what is a co-host? Well 👇🏼

We handle the day-to-day management of your AirBNB.

Things like…

👉🏼 Answering inquiries & vetting potential guests
👉🏼 Creating & managing the listing to maximize occupancy and profit 💰
👉🏼Responding to any questions the guests have during their stay
👉🏼 Manage the cleaning team & all communications with them

That way you can sit back, relax and enjoy the of your property.

Shoot us a DM to learn more about how we can help 📩

10/02/2022

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The things we love about living in the Queen City are the same reasons that people will rent your Airbnb 👇🏼

➡️ exploring the food scene
➡️ going to game, games and games
➡️ checking out the uptown nightlife
➡️ visiting our beautiful parks and greenways
➡️ taking day trips to Chimney Rock or Lake Lure

…and so much more.

Charlotte has a lot to offer and people are visiting everyday.

In 2020, 27 MILLION people visited Charlotte and 89% of them came for leisure activities.

Take advantage of the Airbnb market without the hassle by having us handle your property for you.

Questions about our services? Feel free to drop us a DM! 📩

08/04/2022

Hey! We're Matt & Megan Shields and we are the owners of Queen City BNB! I wanted to share a little bit about us today 🙃

➡️We moved to Charlotte at the end of 2019 from Ohio (what a surprise 😂)

➡️Once we moved here we fell in love with the Queen City

➡️The parent company of Queen City BNB is Tallulah Bay Properties which is named after our sweet dog 😍

➡️During Covid we decided the corporate grind was too much so we started multiple businesses and will never look back

➡️We absolutely LOVE AirBNB. We have been using it for over ten years, we used it for our honeymoon and every time we travel so we know what travelers are looking for in their stays

08/04/2022

As local co-hosts, we already have a trusted cleaning team in place so we can flip our properties fast, increase your income and get more bookings!

08/04/2022

The top 3 benefits of having a co-host for your AirBNB property 👇

1.) Makes your life easier
2.) Makes the income of your property more passive
3.) Peace of mind knowing your house and your guests are taken care of

When you partner with us as co-hosts, we do the heavy lifting for you. So you can sit back, relax and enjoy the passive income of your investment property🤩

Questions? Send us a PM & let's chat!

08/04/2022