@Lacey-And-Tino0 One thing you should absolutely do is use the captions feature with your photos. It helps guests figure out the layout of the house, and how everything connects.
I love your place and would be blissfully happy there. To me, you have a shabby-chic vibe going on. Figure out who your target market is and adapt your description, title, and everything else accordingly. I see it as a place for two young couples, a group of friends, or an outdoorsy family. Perhaps offer the option of a single fold-out bed or couch for just that situation- siblings/friends that don't necessarily want to share a bed? I'm not saying to expand your capacity- just make it more adaptable to different guest scenarios.
You should be specific about the number of dogs you'll allow. Right now I saw -under 30 lbs and house trained dogs (plural) for a $30 fee. You're new to hosting, but that right there is a window through which 5 dogs could slip. You have yet to learn how guests will bend the rules, or interpret them to their advantage. Be specific about everything.
It's always great to have a cabinet or bookcase full of paperbacks and games to play. If you have such a thing, include it in the pictures.
Did you mean to say wood burning stove in your description? Right now it says fireplace.
You may also want to say something about food and bear interaction if there are bear in the area. Not if they go hiking, but if they grill on your deck and don't put things away. Do you have a grill? That's a good investment. People love to grill while on vacation, especially in a setting like yours.
Also, definitely mention fire safety and the possibility of a total fire ban during fire season. I didn't see a fire pit or anything, but you never know what guests will get up to.
Otherwise, I think you've done an excellent job. The hospitality market is all about supply and demand, and I think there's actually still a ripple effect from Covid. This year my place is slow, and I've noticed that guests are not booking as far in advance as they used to.
You may have entered the market late in the season to get a ton of bookings this summer, but I'm sure it will pick up, and you have the procrastinators who haven't booked anything yet. Hang in there and be patient. Your place looks great and I'm sure it will be a success.
Kia
