Any pointers on our listing?

[Goldmine-Properties0]

Hi! We have been airbnb guests for a long time, but we are newer to hosting. Any feedback or suggestions, specially on our listing would be greatly appreciated. Also, if you have a great local Big Bear cleaner you recommend for independent/self owned airbnb properties that would be great.  Seems like most of the cleaners are only available if you use an airbnb management company.  Appreciate the feedback and reccos. 

🏡 View on AirbnbCabin in Big Bear Lake · ★4.89 · 3 bedrooms · 4 beds · 2 bathrooms

[Dorothy319]

Your place is well decorated and beautiful.  I would suggest a more alluring name though as Goldmine Properties sounds very commercial and uninviting.  The only other thing that I would suggest is reworking the kids room to make it look more inviting.  The pictures of that room are pretty dark and dull - maybe a professional photographer would help...

[Dawn939]

Hi, your Big Bear cabin is beautiful and is in an awesome location for year round fun! I think you are going to do great with this property 🙂

A couple thoughts on your listing:

1) I agree with another host about changing your host name to something more personal and more of a reflection of who you are. At first, I thought you were a management/STR investment company, which is a turn off for many guests.

2) I agree it would be nice to add more seating to the area in front of the fireplace and at the kitchen table. For the area in front of the fireplace, I realize you are short on space, but think about moving the chairs back a bit and putting 2 comfortable poufs across from each other to the side of each chair or somewhere in the area. Perhaps an ottoman in front of the chairs to serve as a coffee table or additional chair, if it fits.

3) I would consider having better photos taken of your lovely cabin (interior and exterior) and adding a "twilight" photo, which are very attractive and compelling, esp. for a rustic, cabin property. Photos are a high value marketing tool, so I think it's worth it to spend more for fabulous photos. Also, I agree about lightening up the kids room with more lighting and cheerful, light/bright bedding.

4) I suggest a couple tweaks to your description: rather than shout out that it is a perfect cabin for a family, I would let potential guests know it is perfect for families, as well as friends and girls/guys getaways, etc. so other groups also feel welcome. Unless you have reasons to primarily attract families. Also, I would use a word other than "dying" to ski, because it is kind of off-putting. Perhaps say something like "can't wait to hit the slopes?" or something else innocuous.

[Cheryl771]

You might consider getting working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide and replace the pictures with new ones with working units in place. One picture in particular it's obvious the smoke detector is missing.

There are some visible streaks on the dishwasher but they might be permanent- maybe photo shop touch up?

Other than that it looks great

[Cynthia1292]

Hi! You have a beautiful Cabin/home in Big Bear! I read through the other comments and think "everyone" really gave some great advice! 🙂 One thing I strongly recommend, is to take professional photos....it makes a huge difference! Also, turn the "hot tub on" for photos and put some fake plants and solar or hanging lights around it. (take photos at dusk)

I would also suggest moving the couch that opens into a sofa sleeper in the living room away from being in front of the door and make sure all blankets, pillows, etc. are straightened. Upstairs in the kids room, perhaps a TV and some poofs or big pillows in front of TV for kids or adults to sit on and watch TV along with some modern pictures of either mountains, animals, words of encouragement, etc. (Hobby Lobby has a bunch and they always have sales-50% off!)

Best of luck to you! 🙂

[Elisabeth1209]

It looks really nice. My only point would be: curtains before the bedroom windows.