Please review my ad…anyone…After listing for 4 years…ZERO bookings! Why?

[Deanna216]

I duplicated my ad a few days ago. I wicked the rates, I provided discounts, I have a unique and beautiful apartment beachfront…ZERO BOOKINGS in 4 years…why? Someone please review my ad…

The same ad and pics and rates is working well with VRBO….

Suite Du Soleil Ixtapa. 

https://airbnb.com/h/suitedusoleil-alcovadelsolixtapa

Dee

[Heather289]

It looks lovely.   However, what is confusing to me is whether there is a bed. 

In the photos, there is a bed, but when you look at the listing "Where you'll sleep" shows a sofa and then in the description it refers to a "Murphy bed" whatever that is, and says it is easy to put away. 

So it sounds like there isn't a bed. 

Most people going on holiday want a bed. 

[Deanna216]

Yes I saw that and it is wrong! I asked airbnb and they said it is the system and can't control it...the sofa is one of the pics in the middle of all the pics...I will work on it again and attempt to correct it

[Debra300]

Heather,

A wallbed is commonly called a Murphy bed in the US.

[Deanna216]

Yes…I describe the Murohy bed as such but that’s different from the sofa bed 

[Deanna216]

Thank you @Debra300 . I appreciate your feedback very much

Dee

[Ana2038]

@Deanna216 , I agree with @Heather289  in regards to where you’ll sleep. Most guest(s) looking to book will look at pictures first then read description. If the sofa bed is the picture showing as to where you’ll sleep, then I’d pass and move on to the next listing. I know what a Murphy bed is so maybe use the picture showing the Murphy bed down as your picture of where you’ll sleep. You also might want to show a picture of the sofa bed made up w/ bedding etc…

Best—

[Deanna216]

Anna, thank you! Yes I agree but that is the system doing that...my sofa bed is in the pics toward the middle of all the pics and I don't get why it taking priority over the real primary bed...I will take a look see what is happening and change it. 

[Deanna216]

@Ana2038  thank you for your feedback...I really appreciate it.  If you can think of anything else...please let me know

Dee

[Joan2709]

Hi @Deanna216 

Remember, if your listing does well on another platform (Vrbo) and your calendar is full...guests searching on Airbnb will never see your listing, as it is already booked on another site (calendars synced) and will not show as "available" in a guest search on Airbnb. If a guest doesn't see your listing available, they of course can't book it.

Most times, you can do well on one platform, but not on another...you can't have both. If you have a direct booking site, the same issue will occur if your calendars are synced (as most will be to prevent double bookings). 

[Deanna216]

Thank you for replying @Joan2709 . I only have a couple of weeks booked on VRBO and that's all for the entire year..it is not a question of open space to book. What else do you think?

[John7474]

Hey Dee -

I looked again at your description... It's a bit confusing, and needed some love.  

Yes, you have it all there.  I took what you had, and created something.  

I don't know if all of it is correct( as I don't know all the details of your place).. but it gives. you a frame work to work with if you want.. 

Try maybe this:

Headline: Ocean Front Condo With Sweeping Views – Ixtapa, Mexico

Beautiful ocean front one bedroom condominium with spectacular Pacific Ocean views. Situated on the X floor of the prestigious Peninsula Residences Ixtapa. A private home oasis with the connivence of fine hotel amenities.

It’s is a dream vacation spot, with luxurious amenities including room service, restaurants, housekeeping, a full gym, and two fabulous lap pools overlooking the ocean.

You will enjoy easy access to everything Ixtapa has to offer from this centrally located vacation spot.  

Located on the pristine Palmar beach, a wonderful spot for swimming and long walks. Situated next to the Ixtapa Marina, close to festive local restaurants and public transportation. A short 5-minute bus ride takes you to the heart of downtown Ixtapa. 

Here best of Ixtapa awaits you!

The space

The Living Room:

A large living room with sliding glass doors opening to spacious 10 foot an ocean front terrace, with sweeping 180-degree Pacific Ocean views. 

The living room has comfortable couches, a perfect place to gather and watch the world go buy. A wonderful spot for entertaining, and playing board games.

And for your entertainment pleasure, there is a 60” Samsung HD TV with Apps such as Netflix in Spanish, amazon Prime in English and prime YouTube in English.

Kitchen:

A fully equipped gourmet kitchen, with new appliances including a wine fridge, microwave, toaster oven, cappuccino maker and even a blender for margaritas!

For a festive meal or cocktail party, there’s plenty quality cookware and place settings for an impromptu fiesta!  

Terrace:

In this  Ixtapa oasis, your dining experience is at its best on the outdoor terrace with sweeping views!  A large dining table with overstuffed chairs seats 6. Comfortable lounge chairs for afternoon cocktails.  The spot for any celebration!

Bedroom:

A large comfortable bedroom with a King size bed, and comfortable high-quality linens. Ample closet space

Floor to ceiling sliding glass doors open to the bedroom terrace with breath taking views of the Pacific Ocean, an ideal spot to watch the waves crash with a morning coffee.  

Bedroom offers a HD TV. Ensuite bathroom with double shower heads.

Bathroom:

There is an additional full bathroom off the living room. Shower has double shower heads.

Additional Guest Beds:

There is an additional Queen size guest bed, a Murphy wall bed, in the living room.  Simple to open and extra comfortable, with an amazing view of the ocean!

Also, if needed, the living room couch is a sofa bed, perfect for an additional guest or children.

Amenities:

Daily housekeeping

Full gym

Yoga and Pilates classes

Room service with full menu

Two ocean front lap pools: 90 and 60 meters long.

Tennis Court

Nearby Golf Course

Nearby Sport Fishing

Nearby Snorkeling

Guest access

The Condominium in its entirety is available to our guests. The storage room is available for guests’ suitcases and accessed as needed only by the building staff.

Other things to note

Housekeeping is provided before guest arrival and after departure.

Guest booking 7 or more nights may schedule housekeeping and linen change at no cost

For guest booking less than 7 nights, housekeeping is available at a reasonable fee and can be arranged through the building administrator.

The Condo provides a generous daily electric power allowance (approximately 8 hrs of AC per day), if the guest desires AC 24/7, the cost will be additional to the nightly room rental rate and maybe arranged through the building administrator.