📌 Critique My Listing – Elegant Homes Retreat | Luxury 3BHK Apartment | NRIs | Bar, Steam & Deck | Vadodara, India

[Elegant-Homes-Retreat0]

Hi Airbnb Community! 👋

Big thanks to @Quincy for the guide, and to @Teresita78, @Dorah3, @Toby181, @Juan5631, @Rebecca, @Tim4525, @Paras45, @Chipo5, @Jerry655, @Manifest-Property-Group0, @Franco1924, and @Jimmy551 — your posts really inspired me to share mine! @Elisa 

We’d love your honest feedback on our Luxury 3BHK Apartment listing in Vadodara, India, perfect for NRIs, business travelers, and families. Key features include a private bar, steam bath, and mini home theatre.

🔗 Full listing link:
👉 https://www.airbnb.co.in/rooms/1405808883742122127?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=2032c7bb-d...

We’d appreciate tips on:

How the title and photos look

Is the description clear and appealing?

Any suggestions to improve visibility or booking rate?

Your feedback really means a lot as we grow our co-hosting startup. Thanks in advance! 🙏

@Elegant-Homes-Retreat0

[Elisa]

Hi @Elegant-Homes-Retreat0 😊, 

Thank you for asking for a listing critique here.

Your place is gorgeous! Did you design it yourself? 😍

I'm tagging a few hosts to see what advice they can share: @Karen114, @Oksana127, @Marie8425, @Lorina14 and @Mike-And-Jane0.

Thank you in advance, everyone!

Warm regards 🌻

[Elegant-Homes-Retreat0]

Hi @Elisa and everyone, 😊

Thank you so much for your kind words and support! Yes, we designed the space ourselves, keeping in mind both our own vision and the helpful guidelines from the Airbnb Resource Center. We’ve carefully included everything we believe a great Airbnb home should have to provide a comfortable and memorable stay for our guests.

@Karen114, @Oksana127, @Marie8425, @Lorina14, and @Mike-And-Jane0 – we would be very grateful if you could take a look at our listing and share your honest and detailed feedback. Your advice would be incredibly helpful to us and will definitely help improve the experience for our future guests.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

[Marie8425]

@Elegant-Homes-Retreat0 

Wow beautiful apartment.

Suggestions

Use your title to entice a non permanent renter.  Different mindset then a LTR use Spacious Luxury details like 3 bedrooms is in the description

I personally if I see the living room and couches as where people sleep the term luxury conflicts.  Even if I am not using the Livingroom as a bedroom, the fact that others may have discounts my idea of furniture in that room

You go back and forth 3 bathrooms and 5 bathrooms be consistent

Your photos are a little confusing.  There are multiple living room photos all with different furniture. A kitchen and a kitchenette.  Hard to imagina flow.  

Rather than a servant quarters maybe parents quarters?  A lot of families travel with grandparents and grandparents like a little separation from grandchildren. Haha

Your perfect guest description really seems to limit your market.  Business travelers don't bring the whole family for a few months.   somewhere.  Family members have work or school commitments.

You have a luxury apartment in a highly desired neighborhood.  A week or 10 days for a family especially foreign to you country, your property would be a treat.

[Oksana127 · Accepted solution]

Hi there! Thanks for sharing your listing — it’s clear you’ve created something special in Vadodara. The steam bath, private bar, and mini home theatre really set this apartment apart, and those features can attract exactly the guests you’re targeting: NRIs, business travelers, and families. Here’s a detailed review to help you boost bookings and visibility:

 1. Title Feedback

Your current title is clear but a bit generic. On Airbnb, titles are prime real estate. You want to grab attention and tell a story in 50 characters or less.

Suggestions:

"Stylish 3BHK w/ Steam Bath + Bar + Mini Theatre"

"Luxury 3BHK Retreat | Steam, Bar & Home Theatre"

"Relaxing 3BHK w/ Spa Steam & Private Theatre"

Use words that evoke comfort, relaxation, and luxury — not just what’s there, but how it feels to stay there.

 2. Photos — What’s Working, What Can Improve

What’s good:

You show the entire space, which is great.

Some rooms look clean and well-designed.

What needs improvement:

Lighting: Some photos are dark or have strong yellow tones. Airbnb listings perform better with bright, naturally lit images.

First 5 photos: These are crucial — make sure they show off your best features immediately (e.g., the living area, bar setup, steam bath, theatre setup, balcony).

Staging: Add warm touches — e.g., a bottle on the bar with glasses, towels by the steam bath, popcorn and mood lighting near the home theatre, tea tray in the kitchen. It helps guests imagine their stay.

Captions: Add short captions like “Unwind in the private steam bath” or “Your own movie night in a cozy home theatre.”

If possible, hire a pro photographer familiar with Airbnb. It's worth the investment.

3. Description — Clear but Needs More Emotion

Current strengths:

You've included a lot of information.

You've mentioned your key features.

Suggestions for improvement:

Open with a mood-setting paragraph. Don't jump into room counts — start with what kind of experience the guest can expect. For example:

“Welcome to your luxurious home away from home in the heart of Vadodara — where you can enjoy a relaxing steam bath after a long day, sip a drink at your private bar, or host a movie night in your personal mini theatre.”

Break it into sections for readability:

What makes this space special

Ideal for (NRIs, families, business travelers)

What guests love

Amenities & layout

Access, location, and services

Use short paragraphs and bullet points where needed.

4. How to Improve Visibility & Booking Rate

Here are tested ways to boost your listing:

Optimization Tips:

Instant Book: Enable it if you haven’t already.

Fast Response: Airbnb pushes listings with quick replies.

Update your calendar daily — even if it’s a small change — Airbnb sees this as a “fresh” listing.

Offer a limited-time discount for first  bookings or early birds.

 Reviews:

Ask your first guests  to leave detailed reviews mentioning standout features (e.g., “Loved the steam bath after a long flight!”).

 Local SEO:

Add keywords to your description like:

“Perfect for NRI stays in Vadodara”

“Close to major business hubs and airports”

“Ideal for family visits to Gujarat”

This helps people searching with local intent find you more easily.

 Final Thoughts

You’re on a great path — the apartment is packed with features that set it apart from the average listing. With some visual and emotional polish, plus a little algorithm-friendly optimization, it could easily become one of the top listings in your area.

Wishing you a strong start and many happy guests!