Listing question - minimum days

[Elizabeth4059]

I just listed my house yesterday and have a 5 night minimum on it. Should I take that down and open to any nights for better chance of bookings with no reviews?

[Marie8425]

@Elizabeth4059 

Search like a Guest

Ther doesn't seem like a lot of rentals in your locatiom.

Yes I did see lower minimum staus, on other properties.

Your listing is n ew so the Airbnb Search display is high, but your listing on Sale was a significanthigher priced then established listings.  If there is a reason your  hugher then encourage the Guest bny noting in Tirle and Cover Photo thats the first visuals.

Then you have to identify who is your market,  7 Guests is a large group that isn't a bad thing.  Are you good for a family vadation?  Or 7 adults? Then though your house is beautiful why does a group of 7 come to your location?  A STR is the plus because my group of 7 is coming to my area, why rent yours?  Close to a highlighgt. not as close but great if your traveling with children?  Anotherthing to keep in mind for STR a big plus is comfortale for 7 to dine together, 7 inwind in the livingroom, 7 enjoying outside, parking 7 paople with 7 suitcases is probably 2 vehicles.

[Emiel1]

@Elizabeth4059 

I think for a whole house and max 7 guests a minimum. of 5 nights could be okay.

After all everytime there is a lot of work to do before the new guests can arrive !

Other:

I strongly suggest to add the noparties and (no)smoking options to the houserules

[Paula]

Wonderful suggestions from hosts here, @Elizabeth4059. Please keep us posted when you have a moment to read them.

[Elizabeth4059]

Made the changes to the listing if you want to review now again and give any additional feedback.  Thanks!

@Emiel1 @Marie8425 

[Maria24451]

Hi @Elizabeth4059 !

For our listing in Kona, Hawaii, my minimum stay requirement depends on the time of year. During busier seasons, I typically require a 5-night minimum stay, while during slower periods I may reduce it to 3 nights, but I do not go below 3 nights. Many visitors to the Big Island choose to split their vacation between different parts of the island, spending a few days on one side and then a few days exploring another area, so shorter stays can work well during certain times of the year.

Good luck!

Maria

[Marie8425]

@Elizabeth4059 

This is just mu personal opinion, so no guarantee right.  I just suggest read yout ad and think of who your potential audience is that your speaking to.  If I as a Guest am planning a STR for a llarge group 5-7 people.  No matter the ages, my focus isn't recharging and tranqual.  I like the people, I want to be with the people but my mindset is enjoying relatives or waiting to close on my homee purchase.  Busy.  Serene, brings to mund a get away for me and my husband. no schedules.  That many people in that location, really I am  looking for highlights that make my busier less complicated .  A large group usually there is some laundry need.  If I am traveling with children in an area were usually nice weather great is there a safe outdoor space were thery can burn energy while I have morning coffee.  

Don't present different from what you are. I did some  quickreasearch ( I am always curious) of your lovcation yesterday, for your location there appears to be 2 strong markets and searching on Airbnb  there doesn't appear to be a lot of big renrals  in your ciry.  Close but different cities.

[Elizabeth4059]

OK thanks so much!  I will review again and make some changes!

[Hilda296]

Hi Elizabeth I’m 2years 1/2 with my Airbnb in ciudad merlot la libertad El Salvador,my minimum Nigth is two is been working for me wish you the best in this business 

[Priyanka102]

Lower it to 2-3 nights at first just to get those first few bookings in. A lot of guests skip over newer listings if the minimum stay feels restrictive. Once you get a few good reviews and some traction in search, then you can raise it back up. Most hosts I know started flexible early on and tightened rules later.

[Chris25451]

The more flexibility you have the more likely you are going to rent.  Someone just passing through, just needs a room for a few nights.  

It really comes down to your goals and your setup.

Our properties have a built in cleaning fee no matter how long the stay so it doesn't matter too much.  Generally we keep a 2 night minimum just to keep it simple.  But, I do open up gap days for single nights.  

It just really depends on your strategy.