New host — listing review request (Winnipeg, 1898 Victorian suite)

[Bowen15]

Hi everyone! New host here — just launched my first listing and would love honest feedback before I start getting more bookings.

Listing: 1898 Victorian Riverfront Suite King Bed · 1000sft

Location: Scotia Heights, Winnipeg (on the Red River)

Link: https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/1546436377857370480

It's the main floor of a restored 1898 Victorian home — king bed, full kitchen, 1,000 sq ft, riverfront backyard with fire pit. Upstairs unit is rented to medivac pilots.

What I'd love feedback on:

• Photos — are they compelling? Anything missing?
• Description — too long, too short, anything unclear?
• Pricing — currently set at 125CAD for weeknights 135 for weekends for a new listing in Winnipeg
• Amenities — anything I should highlight more or add?
• Anything that would make you hesitate as a guest?

I have 1 review so far and I'm trying to get the fundamentals right early. Appreciate any and all feedback — don't hold back!

Thanks!

[Marie8425]

@Bowen15 

Congratulations!  Beautful apartment.

I think you incorrectly listed as a Guest Suite.  A Guest Suite is an area in my shared space.  I think correcting it to apartment which it apprars you have,  the unit is totallty private only yard and laundry are shared.

Your home is beautiful and you should highlight it is unique.  Write your ad to encourage visitors not  buyers.  Why is a potential Guest looking gor a STR in your location?  Are you close to something that has high traffic?  A site an employer  that brings in temporary workers?  Share your knowledge.

Use the Airbnb New Listing Discount  Airbnb promotes your listing.

[Bowen15]

Thank you that is really helpful. I had a hard time figuring out the right category for the listing. 

I am going to think through why a guest would pick a STR here. I think being right on the river is a big feature we aren't communicating well. 

I've added the new listing discount 🙂

[Marie8425]

@Bowen15 

You can actually use one of the free AI tools.  Prompt search internet why do people search for STR rentals in and put your location.

[Andrea6232]

Buongiorno @Bowen15 ,

you have a beautiful home!

But if I may offer some advice, your photos could be improved. Here are some useful tips on how to best photograph your home:

https://community.withairbnb.com/t5/Community-Guides/GUIDE-How-to-best-photograph-your-home-with-you...

hope it helps

Andrea