All Forum Posts by: Jessica Venetis

Remember this, people book vacations with their eyes. I highly recommend getting a photographer who specializes in STRs. Looks like you got a photographer in there but it looks like the pictures were taken as if it is a LTR.

I love the shots of the trails and the water.. it is awesome. BUT, I would highlight that more. Your title says riverfront, but your first 5 photos do not show the river. Sounds like your target market (or guest avatar) is fisherman/outdoorsy vacationers. I would maybe hire a designer who can spruce up your listing and create a theme that attracts your guest avatar. Also, do you have any outdoor seating? People like to visualize themselves sitting out by the water.

These are just my takes/opinions! Please do not take offense at all.. I really do think your listing can go from "good" to GREAT!

No offense taken at all! I appreciate the suggestions and yes, all that you mentioned, I can do easily. I will work on the changes!

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Upstate New York, New York

Quote from @Andrew Steffens:

Increase exposure (more booking channels), lower price. That is the best advice I can give with the limited info

Thanks! I am on VRBO as well with similar conversion rates. I am thinking about booking.com but it will change how Airbnb pays the fee - from guest to host - so I am not too surw if its worth it. This is my first STR but I have another coming to market next week so it may be worth it for me...?

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Upstate New York, New York

Thank you! I will try these things. I do have the 5 bookings but in comparison to the views I thought it was on the lower side of where the conversion rate should be...thanks!

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Upstate New York, New York

Hi there! I am an experienced LTR investor but this is my first go at STR. Located in a popluar fishing destination, there is a decent amount of traffic, but I am not getting any actual bookings....Any insight, tips, or tricks? Here is the link to the airbnb profile: airbnb.com/h/riverwalkretreatpulaskiny

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Upstate New York, New York

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