Critique My Tiny Cabin in the Woods Listing

[Joseph2571]

Hey host friends,

Could use your eyes and expertise. I recently left the noise behind and built a semi-off-the-grid tiny cabin deep in the woods. It’s quiet, simple, and full of soul.

Here’s the listing: https://airbnb.ca/h/petitemaisonrouge

I know the photos need work (they’re next on the list), but I’d really appreciate your thoughts on what they are conveying so far. And does the listing description land? Does it feel true? Inviting?

So far, I’ve welcomed mostly couples on romantic getaways—birthdays, anniversaries, even a honeymoon—and a few solo female travellers, which has been lovely. But I'd really like to connect with more adventurers, nature lovers, and dog folks. We’re in the middle of a trails and lakes haven, but that message isn’t quite shining through yet.

If you’ve got a minute and a kind eye, I’d be grateful for any thoughts or suggestions.

Thanks in advance, Joe

[Marie8425 · Accepted solution]

@Joseph2571 

Congratulations!  Very Cute Cabin.

Suggestions

Living room Kitchenette area honestly I don't see how even two comfortably use.  In the pictures the only sitting area appears to be under the big tv.  You mention cooking appliances in the cabinet but I don't see a table or counter to use?  

To encourage pet owners little things dog bed, dog bowl and something to wipe dirty dog feet.

If dish washing is a challenge at times, best bet eliminate it with paper products.

Since your bathroom is unique haha.  Take pictures what an outdoor shower looks like we can have crazy imaginations. lol

Just an idea think about if your comfortable allowing your indoor shower at set times.  The shower resources are probably the concern for longer stays.

One review and you mention cooking and eating outside.  A nice picture of outside dining table for two.

Change your cover photo, you have beautiful outdoor shots

Put that you offer WIFI at the top of your description.  Cabins and WIFI is special

Create some Guidebooks that highlight the hiking and nearby activities.

[Marie8425]

@Joseph2571 

For the appliance use maybe like one of those wheeled butler tables.  Then its also multi use Guests can wheel in the living room as a table for holding morning coffee cups and toast lol  From Hawaii small spaces are typical so we learn to be inventive.

The other thing we used to do when outside is the primary table for eating those outside area heaters with propane gas work if not too cold

[Joseph2571]

Thanks so much, Marie—really appreciate you taking the time to look through the listing and share such thoughtful suggestions!

We actually do offer a little Puppy Setup for guests who book with their dog—bed, blanket, bowls, treats, towel for muddy paws, doggo bags and extra leash just in case! But you’re right... making that more explicit in the listing could really help show just how pet-welcoming we are. Thanks for that gem!

The rest of your notes are all duly noted with thanks. You’ve given me some great food for thought—from cover photo updates to capturing the outdoor shower in a way that leaves a little less to the imagination (lol). Always learning and growing with every stay, and advice like this makes all the difference.

Thanks again, Joe

[Marie8425]

@Joseph2571 

Suggestion

Others have outdoor showers not a bad thing but take pictures most of us are just not familiar and imaginations can be crazy. lol

An idea about the tv which if my chair is in front I can't comfortably see.  Any way you could mount on a bedroom wall and then mine I just bought those sofa like support pillows for my guests to use on the bed and watch their tv.  People staying in the woods are not going to be high users, probably just in the evening before bed anyways so a plus.

[Joseph2571]

Done! Thanks for the tip @Marie8425 . Warmly, Joe

[Marie8425]

@Joseph2571 

Your shower is amazing.  Excellent job'

Couple of hints white outside pain to keep clean looking,  I suggest maybe a pleasant blue or green and a design can hide minor dirt during stays rather than a solid. Haha

Also though secluded people are going to maybe have a robe or towel so a hook or a table to put while I shower is good.

When only one guest needs a robe at a time, robes take a lot of suitcase room, 1 unisex bathrobe is another big plus.  

[Joseph2571]

Love that idea! Stealing. thanks, @Marie8425 ! 

[Marie8425]

@Joseph2571 

Silly brain spurts while I an arguing with Airbnb.  lol  In Hawaii, we used to have generic rubber slippers great for going to your shower.  We would do just the basic rubber flip flops and then easy to clean between guests but you don't want to go barefoot to the shower.  Haha