Would any super host critique my listing?

Would any super host critique my listing?

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/47979646?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=e58bbcd5-d5ca-4c9b-8d67...

 

I would be extremely grateful.  Even if it hurts to hear criticism, I would still be very appreciative.

 

Thank you,  

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Sarah977
Level 10
Sayulita, Mexico

@Brian1961  Let's call it suggestions, not criticism. 🙂

 

From what I can see, the place looks nice, but your photo gallery is incomplete. You say there are 4 bedrooms, but you've only pictured 3. You say there are 6 beds, but I only see 4. You say there are 2 and  a half baths, but I only see 2 bathroom photos, and they really don't show the bathrooms well. You need more kitchen photos, and more living room photos. Take photos from different vantage points, so people can get an idea of the layout.

 

You haven't really described the space at all. "The space" is where you are meant to describe the layout of the house. It's a 2 story house, so describe how it's laid out. Are all the bedrooms on the upper floor? Two? Are the bathrooms in the hallway or ensuite?

 

Do not tell guests to communicate by text or email. You should try to keep comms with guests on the Airbnb messaging system, so you have a record of exchanges should there be any disputes.

 

Forget the "small gatherings over 10 people need to be approved...".

 

You do not want to allow ANY people over your max guest count, which is already high, and you should also state that no extra guests or visitors are allowed.

 

Guests take advantage- give them an inch, they'll take a mile. You'll end up with 15-20 people camped out in your house, all taking hot showers, grabbing clean towels, using up all the tp, soap, shampoo and whatever else you provide. 

 

 

 

 

Gordon0
Level 10
London, United Kingdom

I won't cover any of the points @Sarah977 has raised, @Brian1961, but I'll add my tuppence worth ref your photos:

Your lead photo draws one's eyes to the pillars (which you further accentuate in your description). I don't see these as a selling point (probably the opposite) so wouldn't highlight. 

I'd also use a front-on photo of the exterior of your (very handsome) house as the hero shot. 

I'm not in love with the similar but very different sets of garden furniture; are three of the guests expected to drag their chairs and table one your fantastic deck to sit together?

 

Last photo - get that loo seat down!

Helen3
Top Contributor
Bristol, United Kingdom

What particular aspects of your listing are you asking for advice about @Brian1961