Critique my listing - Craig in Georgia USA

[Craig806]

New to Airbnb and would like some advice on how to attract more bookings.  Been getting a few bookings mostly on the weekend.  My cabin is located in Helen, GA, September and October are the biggest months for rental for Octoberfest.    

Listing link:  Cabin in Sautee Nacoochee · ★5.0 · 2 bedrooms · 4 beds · 2 baths

[Rosa3309]

Hello @Craig806  & welcome! Foremost I believe that guest shop through the photos first assuming that they've set up some filters to show them a list of possible matches. I can't stress enough the importance of the first photo followed by the next 4. Once you've taken the suggestions into account, redo your photos. Some are very dark and I daresay depressing as I wouldn't feel happy picturing myself there. Your property is out in nature, maybe bring in some greenery to add color. Definitely highlight how your guest would be able to entertain themselves in your space.  Best of luck!

[Sandi-and-Ken0]

@Craig806  & Suzanne,

This looks like a lovely place to spend some time.  I finally figured out that you actually have two spaces combined into one.  I am wondering why you don't advertise them separately during Octoberfest.  The apartment would be perfect for a couple and the main house would work for a family.    I agree with another's comment that this gray & white bedroom needs bedside lamps and some artwork.  Perhaps a photo of the surrounding foret in the fall.  The room definitely needs some color to bounce out at the viewer.

I found your description to be excellent.  You have missed none of the amenities your Airbnb has to offer.  I am confused, though, are there two living rooms.  You should separate the photos.  Have the upstairs all together and the  downstairs all together. 

A charming place for sure!  Best of luck!

[Ron10849]

Hi there.  Quite a nice looking cabin. We have a few suggestions we think may help.

1. Make sure you are priced appropriately for your area, 

2. Offer an off season, middle of the week discount and discounts for stays over say 7 days or so. We offer 15%. This has helped us book more nights and has increased revenue by about 30%. 

3. We maintain a separate website with links to our Airbnb listing. We hand out business cards to direct people to our site. We have the same pictures as the Airbnb listing's (we have two units). On the website we link to nearby activities, restaurants, and attractions. It takes extra work to set up but pays for itself in increased bookings. 

4. This next suggestion was the first thing that came to mind reviewing your listing. It's much too long and detailed.  For example, renters don't particularly care what model coffee maker you provide, just that there is one.  We provide a single serve pod type brewer and good coffee.  

All in all we would try to shoot for clear, concise,  simple listing.

5. I always meet guests for their check in.  They usually have questions and/or are looking for suggestions.  It adds a personal touch which is a benefit to renter and host alike. 

In We always try to make everything are easy for guests as possible. 

There are always more suggestions.  Hope you find something useful. Host are offering a lot of good tips here.

Good luck, Ron and Barb