All Forum Posts by: Monique P.

Great discussion Tom. Going off grid sounds so nice right now. Ahh. Looks like Michael would be the perfect fill in. LOL. ;-)

I try to schedule my big vacations during my low season but if it can't be done, i use my house cleaner as a back up. The guest will have her number and vice versa. It's great because she can be over in 10 minutes to trouble shoot. She hasn't been called yet so most of the time, things work out.

I like booking these kinds of trip when i have repeat guests booking. I know how easy going they are and have no worries so makes for a carefree vacation.

I agree with the gang.

If you're after ambiance & trying to elevate the space a bit, try some battery operated flameless candles. You can set them on a timer too.  They can look realistic.

You get an A for effort, you're always asking lots of questions on BP, i'm sure your property will be a great success!

Yes, it's a scam. Unfortunately, new hosts are targeted for this. Being encouraged to communicate off platform/misspelled words are red flags.

VRBO may potentially ping you for not responding to all inquiries. You can send a short response and then flag it as spam. Or call VRBO and report it if you don't want to respond.

Been there, done that... you'll get a legitimate inquiry/booking soon enough. ;-)

Hi Mary - your post is so succinct which makes for easy reading. ;-)

Some things come to mind-do you host yourself, have a property manager or co-host, is your STVR dog friendly, do you have king beds, where is your market, do you have professional photos etc.

If you're comfortable posting a link to your property, it would give you more direct feedback from everyone so we can try to help you meet your target. ;-)

There are a wide variety of amenities that will enhance the guest experience.

Some lower cost ideas for 'fun amenities' could be...

-interesting coffee table books

-deck of cards

-yoga mat

-dumbbells

-frisbee

-Puzzles

You can keep adding as finances allow.

My opinion is you can never add too many amenities whether it's for the kitchen, patios, bedrooms etc. It doesn't have to be expensive either.

Eventually there will be something a little extra special for all guests to enjoy. Their level of appreciation will come across in the reviews which should help to increase bookings. ;-)

Nicely done Jamie! Congratulations! Here's to many more!

Our view gets the most compliments. Being dog friendly and providing some extras dog items is another favorite.

How about a towel warmer for the bathrooms. I saw a listing where several reviews were ranting and raving about it. LOL.

There are endless amenities to choose from so if you don't have a pool/spa/view, you can certainly provide many others that guests will enjoy!

Hey Patricia ... have you tried Art.com, Wayfair.com or your local Homegoods store?

I've found quality pieces from all these places at decent prices.  Sounds like a fun property to furnish!

Hi Luis,

Nice of you to help your family by bringing fresh ideas. ;-)

I recommend picking a different hero photo. The other apartment windows & balcony facing the bedroom will not be as appealing as some of the other photos offered on the listing.

Also, the first 5 photos are the most important. For example, I'd bring in one of those pool pictures that is at the end. You want travelers to stop scrolling on your listing so you need to make the top 5 photos very engaging!

Adding some silk plants for pops of green would be helpful. As well as getting some colorful artwork on the walls for a splash of color will help listing stand out and feel more inviting.

All the best!

Hi Ivan ... I recommend @Andrew Steffens, this is his backyard.