Hi There!
Couldnt see when you first posted but I find it hard to believe no one responded yet.
I have been at this almost three years, made super host w/in 6 months and have been carrying a 4.9 since the start. I am the best in the area but I have dead times, sometimes I should be booked out for local events but I am not. I also want to find other avenues to market my place, AB&B wins-I win so why is it so hard to find alternatives?
Well I normally dont do chats and such and I hope in the future I can find this thread again but here goes. I have been in hospitality for 30 years as a chef and owner and then another 10 dedicated to tourism. How I treat my place is like it's a home. Think about the little things that have almost no cost. A pair of siscores that are easy to find. A guest wants to go do something, well I have maps and directions all ready printed out. Always put yourself in there shoes first, have you ever pretended you are a guest at your place for a few days? No cheating now since you know everything as what to bring and such but try it. A guest will always do better with what they need over what they want. Get some good pics!! I going on a full set for a second time. Just be you when you decorate, I have a few eclectic pieces (not to much though) but just be you and guests will see that you have put yourself into your place , they will love you for that.
Well good luck!!
