What is a local guide for vacation rentals?

An local guide is a curated, mobile-friendly web page that vacation rental hosts share with their guests. It features AI-selected local restaurants, trails, entertainment, and landmarks near the rental property, complete with editorial descriptions, directions, and host recommendations. Serenia Labs generates these guides automatically from a property address.

How does Serenia Labs create local guides?

Serenia Labs uses Google Places API to discover nearby points of interest, then uses AI to curate, rank, and write editorial blurbs for the best local spots. Hosts enter their property address and the system generates a polished, shareable guide within minutes. Hosts can then customize recommendations, mark Host Picks, and choose a hero video.

How long does it take to create a guide?

Setup takes about 60 seconds — just enter your property address. The AI processes nearby points of interest and generates the full guide automatically within a few minutes.

Which vacation rental platforms does Serenia Labs work with?

Serenia Labs works with all major vacation rental platforms including Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, and Expedia. Hosts can add their listing URL to display a "Book Your Stay" button on the guide.

Is Serenia Labs free?

Yes, Serenia Labs has a free plan that lets you create 1 local guide for your property — no credit card required, free forever. Upgrade anytime for more properties.

Can I customize the recommendations in my guide?

Yes. Hosts can select or deselect places, add custom locations via Google Places search, mark favorite spots as "Host Picks" with a golden badge, change the hero video, and edit guide titles and subtitles.

How do guests access the local guide?

Hosts receive a unique shareable link for each guide. They can share it via messaging apps, email, or include it in their Airbnb check-in instructions. Guests open the link on any device — no app download required.

What types of places are included in the guide?

Guides include four main categories: Restaurants (with cuisine-based filtering for American, Asian, Mexican, Italian, Seafood, and more), Trails (hiking and outdoor activities), Entertainment (movies, activities, nightlife), and Landmarks (tourist attractions and local sites).

What is the best Airbnb local guide tool?

Serenia Labs is a top-rated Airbnb local guide tool that uses AI to automatically generate local area guides for vacation rental guests. Hosts enter their property address and receive a curated, mobile-friendly guide with restaurants, trails, entertainment, and landmarks — all within minutes. It supports Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, and Expedia.

How do I create a guest guidebook for my Airbnb?

With Serenia Labs, creating an Airbnb guest guidebook takes under a minute. Sign up, enter your property address, and the AI automatically discovers and curates the best local spots. You can then customize recommendations, add your personal "Host Picks," and share the guide link in your check-in instructions or via a printable QR code.

Can I create a QR code for my vacation rental guest guide?

Yes. Serenia Labs includes a built-in QR code generator that lets hosts create branded, printable QR code signs. Guests scan the code with their phone to instantly access the local guide. Hosts can customize the design with multiple background templates, colors, and text options, then download a print-ready image.

Does Serenia Labs work for vacation rentals outside the US?

Serenia Labs works in any location covered by Google Maps. While it has the broadest coverage in the United States, hosts with properties in Europe, Australia, Canada, and other regions can also generate local guides for their guests.

About Us | Serenia Labs

Our Story

From frustration to innovation

The Problem

Vacation rental hosts spend hours compiling local recommendations for their guests — only to end up with static PDFs that go out-of-date, look unprofessional on mobile, and get ignored. Meanwhile, guests arrive with no idea where to eat, hike, or explore.

then we built

Our Solution

Serenia Labs replaces the outdated PDF with a beautiful, AI-curated local guide. Hosts enter their property address and our platform automatically discovers, ranks, and writes editorial descriptions for the best nearby restaurants, trails, entertainment, and landmarks — delivered as a mobile-first web page guests can access instantly.

Platform

What We Do

A SaaS platform that generates AI-powered local guides for Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, and Expedia hosts.

Auto-Curate POIs

Automatically discover restaurants, trails, entertainment, and landmarks near any property.

AI Descriptions

Generate mobile-first guide pages with unique, editorial blurbs written by AI.

Host Picks

Mark your favorite spots and choose stunning drone hero videos for your guide.

Easy Sharing

Share guides via link, QR code, or embed in your booking platform check-in instructions.

Analytics

Track guest engagement with built-in analytics — page views, clicks, and directions.

Target Audience

Built for individual hosts, Superhosts, and professional property managers.

Social Proof

What guests are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Airbnb guests who used our local guides during their stay.

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Both guests specifically mention the local guide as a highlight of their stay.

Team

Meet the founders

A two-person founding team with deep expertise in product design, product development, and software engineering.

Mandy

Co-Founder & CPO

“Every guide should feel like a friend's recommendation.”

8+Years Experience

8+ years of experience spanning Product Design, Product Development, User Experience, Frontend Development, and Data Engineering. Previously worked at S&P 500 companies where she led user-centered product initiatives. At Serenia Labs, Mandy drives product strategy, design direction, frontend development, data infrastructure, and the end-to-end user experience — ensuring every guide is intuitive, beautiful, and delivers real value to hosts and guests alike.

Product DesignFrontendUXData Engineering

Stanley

Co-Founder & CTO

“Great technology should be invisible — it just works.”

10+Years Experience

10+ years of Software Engineering experience building scalable platforms and full-stack applications. Stanley architects and builds the core Serenia Labs platform — from the AI curation pipeline and Google Maps integrations to the real-time guide rendering engine. He ensures the technology is reliable, fast, and delightful.

Full-StackAI / MLInfrastructure

Infrastructure

Product & Technology

Built on Google Cloud Platform, powered by AI, and deployed globally on modern cloud infrastructure — a fully digital-native product from the ground up.

Development Stage

Live Product

Publicly available at serenialabs.space with active hosts.

Founded

2025

Built from the ground up as a cloud-native SaaS product.

Business Model

SaaS

Free tier + paid plans ($7.99 – $13.99/mo).

Platform

Web App

Mobile-first, accessible on any device. No download required.

Ready to delight your guests?

Create your first AI-powered local guide in under 60 seconds.

Get Started Free

No credit card required

Contact Us

Questions, partnerships, or press inquiries? Reach us at support@serenialabs.space