How to Use an Airbnb Spreadsheet Template

Using an Airbnb spreadsheet template is one of the best ways to track your rental income and expenses in a single place. This guide will walk you through how to use an Airbnb spreadsheet template to manage your short-term rental finances step by step. With this all-in-one Airbnb income tracker and expense spreadsheet (built in Google Sheets), you can log every booking and expense and instantly see results on a property dashboard. Follow the instructions below to set up your template, enter your data, and get the most out of your vacation rental tracker.

Step 1: Copy the Template into Google Sheets

1. Open the Template Link:
Use the link provided at purchase to open the spreadsheet in view-only mode.

2. Sign in to Google:
Log into your Google account.

3. Make a Copy:
Click File > Make a copy to save the sheet to your Google Drive.

4. Rename and Save: Name your copy and save it in your preferred Drive folder.

Step 2: Customize the Setup Tab

  • Property Names: Enter your property names (e.g., “Beach House,” “Downtown Loft”).
  • Expense Categories: Customize categories like Cleaning, Repairs, or Utilities.
  • Income Sources: Add platforms you use: Airbnb, Vrbo, Direct, etc.
  • Currency Format: Ensure the currency matches your location.

Step 3: Enter Booking Income

In the Income sheet, enter:

  • Date: Booking or payout date.
  • Source: Airbnb, Vrbo, Agoda, etc.
  • Property: Which listing the income belongs to.
  • Guest:  Optional.
  • Amount: Total received.
  • Nights & Notes: Stay length and any details

Each entry updates dashboards automatically with income totals, monthly summaries, and source breakdowns.

Step 4: Log Your Expenses

In the Income sheet, enter:

  • Date: When the cost occurred.
  • Category: Choose from dropdown (Cleaning, Maintenance, etc.).
  • Property: Assign to a listing or shared cost.
  • Service/Note:  Short description.
  • Amount: What you spent.
  • Nights & Notes: Stay length and any detail

Accurate expense tracking allows you to calculate profit and visualize spending trends.

Step 5: Review Your Dashboards

Use the built-in dashboards to:

  • View monthly and annual summaries
  • Break down income by platform or property
  • See profit vs. expenses at a glance
  • Filter by month or listing (if applicable)

These reports are auto-calculated and update as you log data.

 

FAQ

Can I use it on mobile?

Yes, Google Sheets works on any device.

Yes, add each to the setup and log data per listing.

Yes, use for Vrbo, Booking.com, or direct bookings too.

No. Only a free Google account is required.

Either log gross income and fees as expenses, or enter net payout.

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