How Airbnb Hosts Can Attract More Guests to Their Home
The development of apps and their correlating websites have changed modern life permanently. Needs and wants are being pinpointed and served accordingly, and they reap the benefits of providing seemingly-personal specificity. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that Airbnb has taken off spectacularly.
This app has taken accessibility to a new level, as it allows people to list their homes as vacation spots for others who are considering traveling to their town or city. This has resulted in far cheaper and more personal residences than are supplied by your average hotel or hostel.
So, if you are contemplating joining in on this venture, what can you do to encourage potential guests to stay at your Airbnb residence?
Put Thought and Consideration into Your Home
Regardless of the size or look of your home, endowing your space to make it more appealing for guests always makes them feel welcome and comfortable. As long as you are able to convey how much the space means to you, that will more than likely translate to whomever stays there as well.
Endowing your space can be as simple as taking establishing photographs with a lot of natural light to display a gentle coziness and overall beauty. You can also leave notes on pleasant stationary around the house to convey where items are in case your guests have trouble finding things (objects such as the remote, toilet paper, etc.).
Personalized gifts can be even more inviting if you coordinate with your guest(s) ahead of time. If you plan on leaving desserts or snacks, make sure you have communicated with them in order to plan for any dietary restrictions lest they do not eat what you have provided, or worse, are allergic.
Recognize Your Competition’s M.O.
As Airbnbs per area are directly competing with each other, it is good to be aware of what your competition is providing that makes guests prefer their homes. Is it their extremely affordable prices? Their allowance of pets? Their easy-to-find Wi-Fi password? Know what is more appealing about surrounding Airbnbs and match those qualities.
Also, features like being extremely clean, utensils and tools all put in their rightful spot, and stocked toiletries are just some commonalities that can be found in most Airbnbs and are therefore expectations that your guests could have. Because of that, it is best to fulfill those expectations first, and then go the extra mile.
Outsource Your Services
With the rise of services like Airbnb, there also have appeared additional companies in the wake that want to optimize the idea at hand. If you are wanting to list your own home on Airbnb, but fear you lack the skills to make it look appealing, clean thoroughly, or provide any other expected feature of an Airbnb residence, businesses that specialize in Airbnb management have you covered.
Design experts have thrived due to their functionality for Airbnb, and they are able to transform your standard living space into an entirely new one. They also design specifically keeping in mind the context, and thus the need for appeal, familiarity, and comfort.
Last Considerations
When people choose to stay in an Airbnb residence, it is more often than not for an affordable place to stay while traveling. As excited as they may be to see your home, it ultimately serves as a kind “Welcome back” after what is probably a long day of walking and sight-seeing. Make sure you have done everything in your power to make their stay easier, convenient, and most of all, enjoyable.
Do not feel intimidated by Airbnb residents—they simply want to feel comfortable while they are away from home, and as someone who has their own sense of home, you are perfectly suited in providing that for them. Approach your home with sentiment and care, and that will be the impression given to every guest who steps through your door.
