Congratulations to all the July 2024 Superhosts!

[Kathleen187]

Well done! What changes if any did you do this past year to help your listing?

[Karen114]

@Kathleen187  I  removed the cleaning fee and just raised my prices a bit and that seems to have helped with bookings.  Guests are appreciating it as well as I have heard some feedback from them about it. 

[Smith60]

That's great to hear, Karen! Removing the cleaning fee and adjusting your pricing strategy seems to have made a positive impact on your bookings. It's always rewarding to receive positive feedback from guests acknowledging the changes. Keep up the good work!

[Bhumika]

It's such a great question @Kathleen187 ! While we look forward to hear what other Superhosts have to say on the topic, I'm really curious what changes you've made to your hosting strategy since past year to provide a quality stay for guests. We look forward to hear your insights  and if you had any recommendations for other Hosts😍 

On a side note, the sunrise view near your listing is absolutely breath taking! You've managed to capture such a beautiful picture 🤗 It must have been such a serene view to behold 😍

[Bhumika]

I'm also tagging the new Superhosts who visited us if they'd like to share, if they've made any changes to their hosting strategy since past year to provide a quality stay for guests 😉 

@Inmaculada-C-0 @Laura7513 @Anne14944 @Rogerio123 @Cecilia1203 @Wangui0 @Diogo207 @Aaron1270 @Rikke39 @Ibrahim220 @Mavília0 @Ruby167 @Valerio321 

[Anne14944]

I’ve only been hosting for six months but I’ve found keeping my price slightly lower than I could has brought in regular bookings and five star reviews each time in terms of quality of stay v price

[Bhumika]

That's an interesting tip @Anne14944 😉 Looks like it's been working for you greatly! Do you adjust the pricing during peak seasons or local events nearby? What is the peak season for your listing? 😍

[Anne14944]

At the moment we have one fee throughout the year to see where our highest demand is and then I think we’ll vary going into year 2

[Bhumika]

The approach of trial-and-testing sounds like a great idea @Anne14944 , do keep us posted on how it goes! 

By the way, do you provide guests with welcome snacks or welcome kits? Do you share it as a surprise or have mentioned it in your listing description? 

[Anne14944]

We have painted one of our walls in blackboard paint so I can write a personal welcome message for each set of guests.

I also provide a welcome basket to include some fresh baked bread and snacks such as cookies. I ask guests if they have any dietary requirements of fav treats and try to build a basket to suit personal tastes. It’s being received really well so far!

[Bhumika]

@Anne14944 That's a brilliant idea for sharing a welcome message with guests. How did you come up with that idea? Did you see a similar welcome note somewhere?

It's so amazing to read that you put in such great efforts to welcome guests Anne! One of our Hosts @Laurelle3 has a similar approach to provide welcome baskets for guests. I wanted to share one of her brilliant posts in case you were interested in reading what other Hosts approach their guests with : 👉 Hamper contents for Guests 👈 😍

[Anne14944]

I just came up with the idea for the blackboard paint myself 😊 and thanks for the Hamper share that’s good to know!

[Bhumika]

Please keep sharing such brilliant ideas like the welcome blackboard with us @Anne14944 ! Such unique ideas help our new Hosts to build a great experience for guests 😍

[Valerio321]

Of course! It would be a real pleasure to help the community and help us be better and better! thank you for the opportunity! Count on me and waiting for you in Milan!!

[Bhumika]

Thanks so much for your kind response @Valerio321 ! 🌻 Do you have any favorite amenities that you're proud of providing them to the guests? Like mini fridge, toaster or cookwares?