New listing here! Please help me optimize to stay booked for 1-3 week stays at a time!?

[Allyson109]

Hi guys, 

I KNOW my overall rating is 4.6. I do long term stays and mostly get 5* or more but every once in awhile something happens (like the door won't open correctly) or the Pool is closed for renovation and I don't get a good rating. Or if I don't allow someone to leave early. 

Having said that, I have a new listing! That makes three listings total. I am used to staying 100% booked with long term stays (21 days) bc my prices are low; but lately (is it the economy?) I can't get my newest listing booked like my other two listings! It is by far my best apartment. 

Can someone help me optimize it for long term stays? 7 days or longer? I would prefer 21 days stays, and stay booked. I guess i'm a little confused about the best approach. 

Also - are you all finding that you need to supplement with other sites like booking.com? I would rather not have to: I could see myself double booking or other problems. 

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1435744023331747276?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=a1c7a4d5-101...

[Marie8425]

@Allyson109 

I have noticed a slump in my Airbnb business lately but not sure why.

For your new listing turn un Airbnb New Listing Discount, that gives you a boost.

Update your listing regularly so Airbnb computer says active Host,  Can be minor things that isn't measured just Date Modified.

[Allyson109]

@Marie8425 ty!!! I did the new listing discount but I will update regularly that's a great idea! ty for contributing and I hope your listing gets more business!

[Alex]

Hello @Allyson109!

Congratulations for posting your new listing! Thank you so much for reaching out and inviting feedback on your listing! 

 I’m tagging a few more experienced hosts to gather their perspectives on your listing: @Nicole4029, @Linda-and-Peter0, @Nathan146, @Peter4379 and @Shelley159. 

I appreciate everyone’s time and thoughtful contributions!

Best, 

Alex