Hi Denisse! Great listing! As well as a host, I have stayed in Airbnb's that offer rented rooms with others and here are a few tips based on that experience and what was important to me as a guest:
- Each room having their own mini fridge is a nice 5-star touch. When the house is rented to 2 different groups at once, the fridge can get a little hairy based on group size and preferences. Having a mini fridge allows the guest to have their own items locked in their room without fear of those getting lost, consumed or taken by other guests, on purpose or on accident.
- Storage is important when all you have is 1 room that is truly your own space. Showing the inside of the closets in the photos and even having built in or dropped in storage (you can get on Amazon) would be helpful for guests who are likely going to ask you about this anyway.
- Seeing that you're targeting families, perhaps students who commute to these colleges and those coming in for graduation, and local events, I recommend showing the kitchen amenities in your photos (blender, cutting boards, pots, pans, etc.) Having a photo or two that has the cabinets opened allows the traveler to see what you have in stock, unfortunately not everyone reads and this saves you a message later on!
- Does the house have washer and dryer? I didn't read the listing amenities (lol exhibit A since I was was going fast) though if you do, definitely having a photo of these is important, especially as you're targeting families.
The professional photos will do great, all about lighting and angles! Hope this helps!
