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10 Mistakes to avoid when starting a short term rental
Mistakes are easy to make. See how you can avoid them.

Loki Bright
Jun 17, 2024
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5min read
There are several ways to increase occupancy rate on short term rentals:
Optimise your listing:
Make sure your listing is clear, accurate, and well-photographed. High-quality photos and a detailed description can help attract more guests.
Price competitively:
Research the prices of similar rentals in the area and adjust your prices accordingly.
Keep in mind that a lower price may attract more guests, but it can also lower your profit.
Be responsive:
Respond quickly to inquiries and bookings to show potential guests that you are reliable and professional.
Utilise online platforms:
List your rental on as many vacation rental websites as possible, such as Airbnb, Booking.com, and VRBO.
Marketing:
Use social media and email marketing to promote your rental to a wider audience.
Direct Bookings: Consistently offer discounts and deals to repeat guests or for longer stays. Every direct booking you get saves you 18%.
Networking:
Building relationships with nearby hotels, vacation rental managers, and property managers can help bring more business your way.
Review management:
Encourage guests to leave reviews on your listing and respond to any negative feedback in a professional manner. We for instance have over 100+ reviews with a rating system of 4.8/5.
Optimise your listing:
Make sure your listing is clear, accurate, and well-photographed. High-quality photos and a detailed description can help attract more guests.
Price competitively:
Research the prices of similar rentals in the area and adjust your prices accordingly.
Keep in mind that a lower price may attract more guests, but it can also lower your profit.
Be responsive:
Respond quickly to inquiries and bookings to show potential guests that you are reliable and professional.
Utilise online platforms:
List your rental on as many vacation rental websites as possible, such as Airbnb, Booking.com, and VRBO.
Marketing:
Use social media and email marketing to promote your rental to a wider audience.
Direct Bookings: Consistently offer discounts and deals to repeat guests or for longer stays. Every direct booking you get saves you 18%.
Networking:
Building relationships with nearby hotels, vacation rental managers, and property managers can help bring more business your way.
Review management:
Encourage guests to leave reviews on your listing and respond to any negative feedback in a professional manner. We for instance have over 100+ reviews with a rating system of 4.8/5.