@Kagan1 Getting decent location ratings isn't just about it appearing accurately on the map. Most guests have never been to the area they book- they have no idea if it's a noisy street, if it's in what looks like a "seedy" area, if there's a coffee shop down the street.
So it's important to make sure your listing describes the location accurately, warts and all. If you're right on a busy, noisy street, it's important to mention that, but it doesn't have to be a negative thing, you can word it honestly and make it a positive-"Right in the heart of the city, this is a vibrant, busy area full of shops of all kinds, a great choice of restaurants, and nightlife, all within a few blocks of the apartment. Of course, being in this location means it can also be noisy. Bring earplugs if you find it hard to sleep with some background noise."
Giving honest distances, as Linda does, can also help with location ratings. My place is in the coutryside and is a 20 minute walk to town and the beach, so I talk about this in my listing and also reiterate it in messaging with the guest during the booking process. I suggest they have some comfortable walking shoes, a hat, and a small flashlight if they think they'll be coming home after dark.
And if you have interaction with your guests, you can let your guests know that with an Airbnb, the location rating refers to whether the location was well-described, not whether it was exactly where they wanted to be. If you've described it accurately, it's their problem that they booked a place that was far from the sights they wanted to see, or where the course they came to take is being held.
But some guests will still give a bad location rating, no matter what. Not much you can do about those.
