Hi @Erin7843
What a beautiful place you have! I’m almost tempted to fly over from Sweden today for an extra summer getaway 🙂
Your property exudes the perfect vibe and atmosphere that one would expect in your charming
corner of the States. The issue isn’t with your listing—it’s fantastic. You have great photos, a detailed description, plenty of amenities, and excellent reviews.
The challenge lies in the supply and demand. There are many attractive properties in your area, and for various reasons, some are ranking higher than yours. I checked your ranking using the DuckDuckGo browser to ensure unbiased results (without cookies, history, etc., affecting the search).
Airbnb displays a maximum of 15 pages, showing only 300 listings for any given search. If a listing doesn’t make it onto those pages, it won’t be seen at all. The goal is to get on that exclusive list, preferably on pages 1, 2, or 3, for relevant searches in your area or for properties like yours. In the screenshots below, you can see your ranking in an area with only 313 listings—you’re on page 6, which is pretty good.
![Karen4131_0-1723556053701.png Karen4131_0-1723556053701.png](https://community.withairbnb.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/114684iB39C6E523BA4FBEF/image-dimensions/695x253/is-moderation-mode/true?v=v2)
However, in the second screenshot, where I zoomed out to an area with 916 listings, your property didn’t make it into the 300 that Airbnb chooses to display. So even though your place is beautiful, you’re not getting the visibility you deserve.
![Karen4131_1-1723556302857.png Karen4131_1-1723556302857.png](https://community.withairbnb.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/114685i6E5E896ECE377EA1/image-dimensions/719x248/is-moderation-mode/true?v=v2)
This needs to be addressed.
Now that you’re no longer benefiting from the “boost” new listings receive on Airbnb, it’s essential to think about how you can make your property more attractive to Airbnb’s search algorithm. The algorithm’s main goal is to rent out as many properties as possible, and it prioritizes listings that it believes have the best chance of being rented out quickly.
You need to be strategic here. You’ve already built up good reviews and are a Guest Favorite, but many others are too, so you need something extra…
I would start with the basics: pricing and discounts. Consider lowering your price temporarily, even if it’s below market value, and take advantage of Airbnb’s options to create special offers. There are many levers you can pull, but you might need to see your ranking improve before you can set your price at market level.
Try searching for "how to beat the Airbnb Algorithm 2024." You’ll find many helpful suggestions on what adjustments you can make. If I were you, I’d also keep a close eye on the "Insights" tool and ensure you’ve selected "professional hosting tools" under account settings. This will show you how people interact with your listing and how often you appear on page one.
These are just a few tips. I wish you the best of luck in renting out your place. I’ll definitely book it if I’m ever in the area 🙂
Best regards,
Karen