Hi, the app is poor for responding to these inquiry's! Sorry for the delayed reply. I have to use a PC and I've been away from home on business. Anyway to answer your questions:
1. Our bookings seem to come almost last minute. 3-7 days before a date someone books. Most folks are booking on the weekends (no surprise).
2. Customer service is paramount. Leave little guest comfort items. People really like that. We provide coffee for our guests. Also we treat people like they are extended family and have even let them borrow our truck. That said its on a case by case basis.... Some younger groups have been issues and have damaged or left messes behind.
3. We put in a separate driveway for our guests. I'd allow use of your garage on a case by case basis. Learn your client first. 95% of all our guests I'd feel fine allowing that but there were several groups of people that we were glad they left.
4. Creature comfort, what image and what type of clients do you want? If you want skiiers, then yes get the ski racks. Good reviews are paramount. They earn you more business.
5. We are closing for the winter, spring to fall only for us but you did give me some good ideas about opening up Jan-March. Hmmm.... maybe!
Good luck!