Advice on my new space

[Dana1582]

I'm a new host in Beulah and would appreciate if someone would review my site to see if I need to add anything. Thanks in advance!

Guest suite in Pensacola · ★New · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 private bath

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[Marie8425]

@Dana1582 

You have a Guest Suite so don't use the label room your listing is more than a room   I think others have said they use the term en suite because not a separate apartment but not a bedroom only.  

Add to your description especially house rules about off limits areas, visitors, quiet hours.

If the air mattress is intended for a child additional guest rather than an adult I would mention that information.

Emphasis in the description private living room and kitchenette facilities'.

Then speak to your market wht choose you?  Easy access for business for sightseeing.

Close to good restaurants so don't  need a full kitchen.  Full kitchens mean work cooking and cleaning but tell me why your a good place if I don't want chores. Great for couples to see what? On a budget friendly private en suite.

[Dana1582]

Thanks @Marie8425 

Your suggestions are super helpful. I wanted to change the room to suite, but I couldn't figure out how to change it on the set up process. I like the term ensuite & will definitely use it. I'll go back and see if I can change it, as well as list 2 adults & 1 child and the other things you suggested.

I appreciate your time and encouragement!

Blessings,

Dana

[Marie8425]

@Dana1582 

I didn't read  the details but if you search I know I seen some posts that said to change from the room category the host had to update their listing but Airbnb had to do something also.

First though just access your listing and on  that first page category is displayed so you can see if wrong category or just your heading and title need to be corrected so everything in sync.

[Bhumika]

Hi @Dana1582 ! How are you progressing with sprucing up your listings based on the Hosts' advice above ? 😍 

Have you managed to change the listing type as Marie suggested?

Keep us posted if you were still looking for help!

[Dana1582]

Hi Bhumika! Yes, I have gotten lots of wonderful critiques that have helped me, but as I told Rose, the available descriptions given to us to set up our space doesn’t have what I needed to explain my Airbnb space; however, I explain it in detail in “Description - Your property”.

[Rose422]

Hi @Dana1582 , 

Beautiful listing and congrats on getting started. You have a gorgeous place and yet for some reason I am confused whether these are two rooms in a shared house or just the entire place. I believe you have ensuite listed in the description as well as in the title that makes an impression as if this is a shared space in a large house. I would say avoid using guest suites and guest rooms or en-suites to avoid confusion. I believe this is the entire place.

Description says Spacious & Charming 2 Room Ensuite w/ Pool Access yet the listing says one bedroom. 

If this is a private room you are advertising, does your room have a lock on the door? If not, I would suggest installing one as a matter of priority. Guests love privacy and security among other things. It would also be helpful if you could mention who they will be sharing the home with, if you are living in one of the en-suite and renting out the other, or two separate guests will be using the house staying in two separate en-suites. I would say clarity is important when you first start. Pictures are amazing and you did a great job decorating etc. 

I would also suggest that you change the one liner in your bio from  " I will bend over backwards to make my guests comfortable!" to "I will go above and beyond to ..." that would be more professional in my opinion. 

Rose

[Rose422]

I used to rent out one en-suite room in a two bed two bath home, I would say if you use 2B2B as two bedroom two bathroom and in the description you say both bedrooms have a private attached bathroom, that would be better. Believe it or not, some people would be clueless what an ensuite is, sometimes it can't be translated in other languages properly, private attached bathroom is the way to go and also mention who the other private room is used by if they are sharing the other spaces with you or someone else. Airbnb travelers are called guests anyways so if you use guest suite it won't be much help. Hope this helps. 

[Dana1582]

Hi @Rose422 ! Thank you for giving me such a thorough critique! I called Airbnb when I started because everything I tried didn’t work to describe my listing. This is how they directed me, but I explain my space in detail under “Description - Your property”. BTW… I changed “bend over backwards”! Thanks again; I appreciate your support! 

[Marie8425 · Accepted solution]

@Dana1582 

I love your list of other things  Very inventive.  An idea worthy of copying lol.  Try changing number of beds to 1.  An air mattress isn't a bed and actually saying two beds 1 bedroom doesn't present well.  Small beds or crowded bedroom

Try using the Airbnb New Host Discount, Guests look for it and it gets you your first 3 reviews.  Guests know only first three and a limited sale is for everyone an attention grabber.

I also when bookings seem slow.  Look at your listing insights.  If views seem low sometimes changing the cover photo helps.  If views are good but no bookings then research your price point again.

It might just be not having the new host sale for the first  reservations.  You are like a new guest with no reviews,

[Dana1582]

Hi Marie! Thank you for your critique & suggestions! I have a 20% discount for my first three guests; they’re already booked. I have six reservations so far since I started a few weeks ago. My first one checked out this morning. I just noticed he left me a 5 star review! Yayyyyy! It’s a blessing having so many people helping out… what a wonderful community! 

[Marie8425]

@Dana1582 

So glad.  I enjoy success happy i could give you considerations.  Made my day.  Thank you for sharing.

[Gareth288]

How do I post my listing to get some advice 😊

[Bhumika]

Hi @Gareth288 , welcome to the community center! 

If you are looking for more tips from experienced hosts on attracting bookings  and listing feedback, I'd recommend you to follow the instructions in this link 😍 : 👉How to ask for listing critique on the Community Center 👈

 It would be nice to see if hosts had any tips or advice for you! 

All the best!