sharing experiences

[Wali157]

I recently listed my property, located in Fredericksburg, Virginia  and I’ve always been passionate about providing guests with a comfortable and memorable experience, and I’m committed to creating a welcoming environment for travelers. Whether it’s offering personalized recommendations or ensuring that every stay is a pleasant one, I’m looking forward to engaging with guests from all over the world.

I would appreciate any tips, resources, or recommendations from the community, especially as I navigate the early stages of hosting. I’m excited to be part of this vibrant community and look forward to learning from fellow hosts and sharing experiences.

[Alicia753]

Hi Wali,

Welcome to hosting! As you navigate the early stages of hosting, consider embracing Fredericksburg’s unique charm by weaving its historical and cultural appeal into your listing and guest interactions.

A local guidebook with personalized recommendations can enhance the experience for travelers and set your property apart.

Focus on clear communication, both in your listing and with your guests, to ensure a smooth and enjoyable stay for everyone. Always disclose extra fees such as pet fee, late checkout, early check-in fees, hot tub fees and alike. Additionally, disclose your house rules to set expectation with the guest.

I also recommend using Pricelabs if you want to have a better insight for your listings' pricing in the area and/or have competitive pricing, especially holidays.

I highly recommend utilizing the Airbnb settings such as toggle on the "Good track record". You can find this settings on your listing (please use a browser as it is better to navigate there). Look for Instant Book settings > then toggle on the "Good track record".

Lastly, if in case guest damages anything on your listing. Make sure to submit the damage claim within 14 days after the guest checkout or before the new guest check-in.

I hope this helps.

All the best,

Upfish Management