New Host!

[Massiel28]

Hello!

I listed my home for the first time as a host in January and have had a steady flow of guest and am now a super host. June has no bookings yes (🥴)… hoping you experts could kindly take a look and tell me what I could be doing better. I’m open to feedback as this girl just wanted to rent out her home and see where it went. Now ready to put in some extra effort. Thanks in advance!

👉 Home in Clermont · ★4.93 · 3 bedrooms · 5 beds · 2.5 private baths 

[Elisa]

Hi @Massiel28 😊, 

Welcome to the Community Center, and thank you for asking for a listing critique here.

Where are you hosting from?

I’m tagging a few hosts who might like to share their advice with you: @Lydia544, @Blessing61, @Miguel1423, @Alberto3, @Stanja0, @Hubert--J0 and @Lazmee0.

Thank you in advance, everyone!

[Alberto3]

Hi @Massiel28

I also have a listing in Florida (Fort Lauderdale). Summertime is always slow, but this year it has been slower than usual, even with the FIFA games being held just 15 minutes away from my place.

Florida is very seasonal. Normally, we have great months from January through April (with everyone escaping the cold), and sometimes May is pretty busy as well. From my experience, the slowest months are September and October.

I would suggest — and this is what I currently do — adjusting your rates depending on the season, since high-season rates will differ from low-season rates.

So far, it’s been pretty slow for us as well.

Once you complete a full year, you’ll have a better idea of when to adjust your rates according to the different months.

Good luck!

[Hubert--J0]

Lovely Home! 

I love it .. I would even book it for myself. Do you have kayaks or a small boat in the back? This would be wonderful and make sure to leave life jackets near the kayaks 🙂 hint* 

I also live in Florida half the time and as like in the Caribbean, we are very seasonal. Your pricing also needs to adjust with the season and times. That's my only point to raise. Everything else is perfect! Yes, get those kayaks please 🙂  

[Alanoud2]

Hi Massiel, 

I’d highlight the best features of your place in the title. I’d also use fewer pictures.. the pictures from 25-35 are of great quality. Try rearranging them. Research your area and see if there are any major events/activities happening in June and highlight how your location would be a good fit to attend said event/activity. 

happy to discuss further! 

Best, 

Alanoud 

[Lazmee0]

Hi @Massiel28! Welcome to the hosting family, and a huge congratulations on hitting Superhost and Guest Favorite status so quickly since January! That is an incredible milestone, and looking at your beautiful, peaceful lakefront views, it’s easy to see why your guests love it so much. 🤍 Please don't let a quiet June discourage you at all. As @Alberto3  and @Hubert--J0  beautifully pointed out, seasonal shifts are completely normal, and it just takes riding out your first full year to get a feel for those natural rhythms. Your 'About this space' description is already so cozy and inviting! I love @Alanoud2 suggestion about rearranging your photos to put those stunning lakeside views right at the very front to capture immediate attention. And Hubert is totally onto something if you ever decide to add kayaks or a little boat to that dock down the line, that would be the ultimate dream for travelers!

You are doing a wonderful job, and your dedication shines through your listing. Sending you so much positive energy for a wave of last-minute June bookings to come your way very soon! ✨