Critique My Listing - Lindsey from Pennsylvania

[Lindsey325]

Brand new to Airbnb and quite nervous about taking this leap with our little cabin. Would love some advice from smart, experienced airbnb’ers who are willing and have a moment to critique my listing. Thank you so much in advance! 
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/54143246?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=512f401c-c3ff-4f0f-8ed8...

[Lindsey325]

All good advice—thank you! In the cabin, we have the beds pushed against the wall in the front guest rooms for two reasons: space and also the wood burning stove vents. The floor was designed with special drilled holes to let the heat from the wood burning stove come upstairs (before there was electric) so we are also currently covering those holes.

I think in the future as we work on the cabin we could find a reasonably sized bedside table set that might work and get the bed out from the wall depending upon what we decide to do with that vented area. For now, I’m going to be sure to note that there is one bedside table because I certainly don’t want to disappoint any potential guests! I really appreciate your insight.

[Patricia3334]

Another option is the old fashioned lights that are attached to the wall. I have one of those in my bedroom in the center of the bed for reading but you can put up two. They do need an electrical outlet.

https://www.google.com/search?q=lights+that+are+attached+to+the+wall&rlz=1C1VDKB_enUS944US945&source...

[Patricia3334]

Some are hard wired in that search but many have a cord that is hidden in a tube

[Patricia3334]

I have used slender tables like this in spaces that are too narrow. Maybe two of these instead of one large one.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Alden-Design-Narrow-End-Table-with-2-Storage-Drawers-Reddish-Brown/350906...

[Patricia3334]

Here's one I like better...solid wood.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Convenience-Concepts-American-Heritage-Espresso-Flip-Top-End-Table-71050...

[Sarah977]

@Maureen511  About 15 years ago there was also this home decor trend of these teensy-weensy bedside tables. They were the right height, but they weren't big enough to put more than a small lamp on. No space for a book, your reading glasses, your phone, a glass of water- all the things humans normally keep on a bedside table. They were utterly useless.

My oldest daughter, who likes to follow home decor trends, had bought some for her bedroom, but they went by the wayside after a year, because trendy is pointless if it's completely impractical. 🙂

[Huma0]

@Sarah977 

Another option is one of those overbed tray table things. I am not sure what the official term is. They can be slid over the bed and therefore very practical when you are using a laptop/tablet or reading books or having a cup of tea etc, and then you can just slide them away. They take up very little room, but the point is they provide a surface for those necessary bedside items.

Some are pretty ugly, but there are more chic options available that aren't necessarily expensive. I used to have one like this, which I ended up giving to my mum because she was looking for something similar. The one below currently retails for around £50:

[Lindsey325]

Thank you so much!

[Lindsey325]

Yes! I definitely didn't want anything too small! Thank you again for all of your great insight!

[Gillian166]

smaller side tables, even stools could solve this problem. I personally want to get away from side tables with drawers, it's just another place for guests to leave behind lost property, which incurs more work for us.  And now, when we look for new pieces I think about the cleaning time too.   

[Lindsey325]

Great recommendations, thank you!

[Emiel1]

@Lindsey325 

Please note you offer 25 % weekly discount, but also 20% special offer (they are summed up !).

[Lindsey325]

Thank you! Airbnb put that special offer there automatically--I'll have to investigate how to remove it. I appreciate your insight and you taking the time to look over our listing. Thanks again so much!

[Patricia3334]

I see that you don't charge extra for more than one guest. I allow up to 4 guests and charge more for each person because each person will use more water and electricity, etc. That way you get a fair price for a larger amount of people.  More people = more wear and tear on floors, furnishings as well. Higher prices also weed out some people you may not want. ?

[Kristin108]

I definitely agree with @Patricia3334 about the additional guest charge... Especially if you are allowing self check-ins, as you may find people exceeding your guest limit... 

I am shocked how some guests try this at my property... I have even had them sneak in a small dog under their coat.

Also, not sure why... but your listing shows a rate of $123. per night, but when I did a check, it displayed a much higher rate... Maybe there were hidden costs, additional fees, etc... But the nightly rate was more than 2 times the posted rate on the listing... That would definitely be a turnoff for me...