@Brittanie8
You're new to this, so it's wise to listen to what seasoned hosts are advising you.
But aside from what's already been offered by others, I'd first set your expectations appropriately.
Your listing is new and has no reviews. Reviews are extremely important in attracting potential guests. So, it may take some time to develop a reputation.
With that in mind, I'd suggest not only upgrading your listing to be complete, but also provide all the amenities guests will expect (such as bedding). And no, you can't expect to put 8 persons in a 2 bedroom home. They'll all be disappointed, and write less than glowing reviews.
Most importantly, identify who you want to attract. Who visits this area, and why? Is it families? Is it businesspeople? What's the attraction to that area? And then fashion your listing to be specifically attractive to that demographic.
Also be careful not to unwittingly attract an undesirable element. For example, by not providing bedding, you may be saving a little money, but you'll need to reduce your prices below your competition to compete. And generally speaking, that will attract a type of guest who is seeking the cheapest over what is most appropriate or suitable. And that demographic historically tends to be problematic, makes complaints, has little respect, and will often leave your place in a mess, which is costly.
To begin, you'll need to price competitively (read: same as your competition) but you'll need to deliver an equal or better product than what they offer. And it needs to look that way, and your description and amenities need to leave that impression.
But don't oversell. In fact, you'd be wise to under-promise and over-deliver. What the guest gets should always be better than what the listing implies. So, your photos should be good, but not make it look better than it is. Your descriptions should target the demographic that most visits the area, and you should treat your guests like royalty (at least to start). House description needs to be spot-on accurate, with no exaggerations. Leave them complimentary breakfast items, bread, coffee, juice, milk, eggs, etc... Leave a bottle of wine and a nice welcome note. It doesn't cost much, but it will pay off in reviews. The accommodation needs to always be sparkling clean. And your beds need to be comfortable. This can't be overstated.
After you have some good reviews, you can (and should) make your prices slightly above your competition. This will attract those seeking a suitable, comfortable accommodation as opposed to those seeking the cheapest. Be patient. Let your competition take the lower priced guests, and that will book them up, so you're the only game in town. And reinvest that difference into making the accommodation better. It takes time, but it works.
Good luck, I hope that helps.
