Critique my listing - Brigit, Colombia

[Brigit1290]

Hello Airbnb Community! 

My name is Brigit, and I'm a proud member of this incredible Airbnb community. I recently listed my property, and I'm eager to get your valuable feedback and insights to make it even better.

🏠 Property Name: Retiro Perfectamente Ubicado: Acogedor y Tranquilo

🌆 Location: Manizales, Caldas, Colombia

📸 Listing Link: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/915329304779937677?preview_for_ml=true&source_impression_id=p3_16962611...

Here are a few areas I'd love your thoughts on:

1. Listing Description: Is it clear, appealing, and informative?
2. Photos: Do the images effectively showcase the property and its features?
3. Amenities: Are there any additional amenities or touches that could enhance the guest experience?
4. Pricing: How competitive is my pricing in comparison to similar listings in the area?
5. Promotions: Are there any special offers or promotions I could consider to attract more guests?
6. Tips: Do you have additional tips or feedback regarding my listing?

Please feel free to share your honest feedback, suggestions, or any lessons you've learned during your own hosting journey. Your expertise is incredibly valuable, and I'm eager to learn from you.

I'm also open to connecting with anyone who'd like to discuss these topics in more detail or collaborate on future hosting endeavors.

Thank you all for being part of this amazing community, and I look forward to your insights.

-Brigit

[Joelle43]

Hello @Brigit1290 

I've had a look at your listing and yes there are definitely areas that you can improve upon to make your place stand out and shine!  There is a lot going for it, it's just that you're not showing your potential guests what's on offer.

1) Listing description - good but pool information missing.

2) Photos - 6 photos is no where near enough and I'm afraid they all need to be taken again in landscape mode and during the day preferably with a bit of sun coming in.  Looking at them, I feel your place is dark because the lights are on and I can't see any windows.

You mention a swimming pool - fabulous but where is the picture of this great amenity?  It's listed a a shared pool but are there any restrictions to its use?  Open al year round? Secured for families?

You only show photos of 2 bedrooms but there are in fact three bedrooms according to your description.  No photos of the 2 bathrooms either.  I would also straighten up the throw/runner that is on the beds because to me it looks rumpled, sorry.

3) Amentities - I am sure there are many more amenities that can be ticked here

4) Pricing - you need to put in a wishlist (guest mode) of the properties that you think you are in competition with to then compare your prices to them.  Do this often as prices can fluctuate according to season and you can use their experience to price your listing.  As a newbie, you should market yourself slightly lower obviously to get those all important first reviews.  Airbnb have the option of offering 20 or 30% for the first three guests if you want to do this

5) Promotions - great idea to offer a weekly, monthly or other promotion.  Last minute promotions are also good. Information on these by searching the Airbnb site

LOVE your use of the stars that you've used in Guest Access - looks really tidy, easy to read and straight to the point.  You could use these bullet points in your description too.

Safety and Property - carbon monoxide and fire alarms are not reported.  It may not be a legal requirement for your country but you can at least tick a box that says it's not required.

6) Tips - check out is at 11am and check-in is at 3pm.  Unless you have a 1 day window ticked in between stays, does this allow you to thoroughly clean and prepare a 3 bed/2 bathroom unit?

Last but not least I come to the rather worrying first thing guests see for your reviews - that you have cancelled two reservations in the past.  Don't know what to suggest here I'm afraid unless you can duplicate your listing which may lose these reviews but not sure if that's a possibility?  Hopefully another host can help you on this one.

Well that's me saying "over and out" Brigit but I assure you that all the above are easily rectified and will make a big difference to the appeal of your listing.  There is so much to learn when we first start out and I still tweak my listing regularly even after 3 years!

Wishing you all the very best with your hosting and any questions, just come back here😉

Joëlle

[Mandrake-And-Karen0]

Welcome! Just took a quick glance at your photos and have a few suggestions.  It may be a good idea for you to look at other listings on Airbnb and in your area to gather the intel you are seeking.

Here are some of my suggestions. Brighter light would be good.  Walls look kind of dingy in current photos. Color on walls whether it's paint and more art work is good.  Think of adding personality to your place.  Something that will have it stand apart from other rentals in your area.  Additional photos for the other areas/rooms and also include photos of amenities.  What touches do you think others equate with a retreat? I use the word retreat in my listing and added some things that I think guest may crave.  Either way, you'll figure things out.  In these early stages guest feedback is paramount and something to listen most to.  Take care.

[Jermain40 · Accepted solution]

Hi @Brigit1290 , I took a look at your listing and here are responses...

1. Listing Description: It does not look appealing to me personally as it looks very dimly lit and does not have personality or any eye catching colors, art, plants and uninviting. 
2. Photos: Photos are not doing you any justice. 
3. Amenities: I would invest in some interior design elements, tv's and better beds. Those beds like tiny for 6 guests to be comfortable. 
4. Pricing: Your pricing looks pretty amazing!
5. Promotions: no advice here. 
6. Tips: More photos, more lighting, provide a coffee maker and free fruit basket, invest in better bedding and pillows, artwork, plants. 

Cheers, 

Jermain

[Paula]

Hola @Brigit1290, Welcome to our Community,

I've noticed some fantastic advice from our Hosts. Have you had the chance to read them? Improving the description to make it more appealing or taking photos in landscape mode sounds like great suggestions. Let us know your thoughts and the changes you decide to implement in the end 😊.