Listing of four months getting no reservations

[Tracy1225]

Thank you for connecting, Rebecca. I have a newly renovated property furnished beautifully and puzzled as to why I am not getting reservations. I am losing lots of money and would be grateful for someone to assist so this can be a successful Rental. I am not doing short term but 30+ days. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

[Matt7285]

Heyyy tracy, i hope you're doing fantastic. I totally understand your frustration—it’s tough when you’ve put so much into your property, and the bookings just aren’t coming in. For longer stays like yours, it might be about optimizing your listing to highlight the unique benefits of longer stays—like comfort, convenience, or the ‘home-away-from-home’ vibe.

Also, make sure your listing is visible to the right audience by optimizing keywords for long-term rentals, and try to stand out with a well-written description that speaks to the needs of longer-term guests (e.g., workspaces, quiet areas, amenities).

If you'd like, I know some great professionals who specialize in optimizing listings and improving visibility, especially for long-term rentals. Let me know if you’d like more info on that—I'd be happy to share!"

[Helen3]

Please stop spamming our community @Matt7285 

This is a community where we help each other for free not use it to to promote your own or other paid for services  .

@Tracy1225  Matt is not a host he runs his own services and is posting here to promote them and those of third parties he works with.

[Tracy1225]

thank you for that alert, Helen! Have a good weekend.

[Chipo5]

Hi Tracey How about trying short term reservations?

[Elisa]

Hi @Tracy1225  ‌😊‌, 
Welcome to the community center and thank you for asking this question here!

When did you start hosting? What do you think of our hosts suggestion?

To get better help from our host community, I recommend requesting a listing critique. This will help you understand why you're not receiving bookings.

If you're interested, just check out this article ‌👉‌ How to ask for listing critique on the Community Center.  

Warm regards ‌🌻‌,

[Tracy1225]

thank you for that response, Elisa. Would be very helpful to get feedback on my listing. I will try that. I've been hosting for about six years. I do not like the short term arrangement. Lots of wear and tear; laundry and frustration with registered guest stating 3 to 4 people when actually closer to eight showed up. no more of this unless for a specific event. I look forward to the communities feedback on my listing.
have a good day!

[Tracy1225]

good morning and I appreciate the feedback of this community. I started hosting six years ago and have met some wonderful people through Airbnb. Midterm or long-term is much better suited for me. The challenge of short term and all of the housekeeping/laundry/sometimes unregistered guests which was problematic for my neighbors… Decided not to revisit this. It is harder to find those who want longer stays on this app but that is my goal . Have a peaceful weekend!

[Marie8425 · Accepted solution]

@Tracy1225 

The first thing with a longer minimum stay is identify market.

Usually mid-term renters are because of work related.

Most potential Guests that are coming in for 30 or 90 days have different wants then someone vacationing for a week.

Location is important.

Two bedrooms since they don't usually move their family temporary that can be hard.  Some contract workers come in groups sometimes they don't know until they arrive or there might not be another contractor.

Fix your amenities longer stays want to know appliances and details.

Make sure your pricing also considers what per diem rate the employer is paying.

Also keep in mind if two employees come in together.  They are roommates with someone they picked but create some minor comforts.  Bedroom door locks, 2 tvs, just little things