I own a property with 3 bedrooms and studio, i don't live in it, but a few months ago i gave 1 room for rent ( like normal lease), and after a while i tried Airbnb.
I had listed the house as Entire, without noticing it at first, and on my description, i said, a girl lived upstairs, and she didn't use the house at all, because had tight job schedule and went out at 7 am-9-10pm, daily, so somehow you do have your privacy.
And i had lost of bookings, and never had a problem, or surprises with it, but now a guest was surprised that he didn't have the house alone, and i was like.. okay you didn't read my description?, and the pre-booking msg?... anyways, he didn't have problem.
After that, i change it as private room, but also leaving the description about the girl, and that basically you have the whole house, can cook, and everything... , and my inquiry rating has dropped drastically, basically no bookings at all.
So another host friend, gave me the idea of keeping listed as Entire ( because of the algorithm) and turn instant booking OFF, so yes, i've requests, and then i explain the situation, some of them agree and some don't, but i had more interest of people by listing it as Entire and turning IB off, than Instant booking on and listing it as PRIVATE ROOM.
Anythoughts???, or any advices from my fellow friends who are in the same situation as me??
Regards!
Here is my house if you want to check it out for comments 🙂
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/17459790?location=merida&s=hc_L3wSS