All Forum Posts by: Nik Verret

Garrett,

I am currently only on Airbnb and have a direct booking link through Hospitable/ Google Vacation Rentals. I've read mixed reviews on host experiences with VRBO and Booking.com, so I've been hesistant to list there.

Currently, using PriceLabs and tweaking/ analyzing pricing a few times a week.

Honestly, my photos are not the greatest yet, but it is a high priority for me to get professional photos soon. I put a lot of time into listing and title, so likely good there.

For amenties, I do have some of the major ones referenced - hot tub, Wifi, and stocked kitchen. Also have a arcade and shuffle board in the loft area.

Thanks for the tip on adding text to the photos. I did this last weekend. Great tip!

Andrew, thanks for the insights. I have been using PriceLabs for about a month now. I have been tweaking pricing periodically and viewing comps to other cabins in the area.

Will definitely look into Trip Shock and the affiliate/ partner options. 

Hi all,

Happy New Year! Just purchased my first STR in Sevierville, TN. Closed mid-December and was able to get two bookings for the holidays. I know January and February are slow months, but looking for suggestions to seek bookings in the short term. I've offered a discount for the next three bookings. I recently opened up my calendar for the next 6 months.

On a related note, does anyone have experience with partnering with a local group to offer discounted tickets for guests? I see Xplorie is popular but they require a minimum of 10 properties for a partnership. Also looking at Viator (parent co. of Trip Advisor).