@Todd706, Welcome to the boards!
Sorry for my delayed response. Here are some suggestions:
-Consider adding iconic to your listing heading as you did in your write up, …iconic Southend!
-Remove the duplicate paragraph about the pool and amenities of the facilities. Always go into your listing to see what guests would see as you probably put it on two different areas but when you view it you can see it is duplicated on the same page.
-You need better lighting in pictures: open all windows, turn on all lights when taking pictures (overhead and lamps), take pictures when it is a bright sunny day. Many say to get professional photos - you don’t need to, just have a good phone, good lighting and a good eye for placement of things.
-Consider adding more pillows to the bed including decorative pillows, people like to be invited to a comfy bed. You need a pop of color on the bed via pilllows, a throw or something.
-It is nice to have identical lamps beside the bed as it helps pictures look more appealing.
-Be more descriptive in your write up of the rooms of your listings, for example what streaming do you have available, what type of couch (leather, microfiber).
-Add a plant in the corner of the bedroom (peace lilys do well and purify the air, if you’d rather not, consider a fake plant or an accent in the corner)
-Several photos are blurry please take them out or get better pictures.
-Take out the poof in the bathroom, no one likes someone else’s body poof.
-Consider getting matching towels or all one color or matching somehow. The purple hand towel stands out oddly from most of the white towels in the pic.
-Fold the towels better in the bathroom picture, it looks a bit messy.
These are just some of the things I spotted while looking at your listing. I’ve noticed that some people need more support in writing enticing words or sprucing up their pics and it comes easy to me so I’ve started helping hosts on the side by reviewing their listings, helping them with their guidebooks, and giving advice on pictures or placement or copy. You can reach out to me directly if you’re interested.
Otherwise you have great reviews and people are happy! You can ask guests if they have any suggestions as some of the best advice come from our previous guests. Make sure you have the automated messages set up on a schedule - it really helps keep the communication lines open and repeats key info guests may need. Cheers and happy hosting!
