New to this!!

[Denyse12]

Good Morning! I am a new host and I’m loving this so far!! Thanks Nick for inviting me to join!! I have had 3 sets of guest to date and another set checking in today!!  I can use all the suggestions you want to share!  My comments and reviews are good! I look forward to hearing from you all!!

denyse

[Ann72]

@Denyse12  It probably works better for everyone's valuable time if you think of a specific question and either ask it or search the forum for posts on that subject.  There's a goldmine of help and information here.  Good luck!

[Emilia42]

@Denyse12 Welcome! At a quick glance, my biggest piece of advice for you is to not give off the impression that guests can cram as many people as they want into your space. You have 4 guests listed but your sleeping arrangements make it look like you can sleep 10+. Guests will take advantage of this. Get rid of the air mattresses and the couch. If someone inquires about an extra child or something, surprise them with the offer of an air mattress. Don't leave it as a free for all.

[Helen3]

My suggestion @Denyse12  is to read through the Airbnb Help website Q&As which cover most of the basics around managing your STR business on Airbnb and the tutorials on Airbnb Community.

You can also use the search function on these forums to search for a particular topic such as Airbnb Guarantee or host cancellation policy.

Also where it says ‘about your space’ you actually need to describe the inside space what rooms and amenities are available? How many bedrooms, what kitchen, living room and dining amenities.

I agree you appear to be trying to cram far too many sleeping spaces into a one bed apartment. Personally I would have a max of four guests in a one bed apartment. 

you need to provide enough dining and living room space for the maximum number of guests - so if you have say six you need to provide a dining table and chairs for six . 

[Sarah977]

You might also be in contravention of fire regulations cramming 10 people into a 1 bedroom place.

It isn't necessarily more lucrative to have more guests. Larger groups make more mess, there is a much higher potential for damages, and more potential for complaints, like the hot water running out because 10 people were all trying to take showers before going out for dinner, or the electrical breaker shutting off because they have 20 devices plugged in.

@Denyse12

[Nick]

Great having you on board @Denyse12 ! 🙂 

[J-Renato0]

Denyse12 

I recommend using strict cancellation policy.

Can you imagine if someone booked your listing for 15 nights and cancelled It on the eve of its checkin date? If you can not have it booked again you will have a considerable loss.

Welcome and I wish you success!