All Forum Posts by: Ravi Ramu

Thanks so much @Mike Grudzien, @Sameul Ahsan and @Jules Aton for checking out the listing and for all the kind words and helpful tips! Really means a lot. I'm noting everything down and will keep improving as I go. Appreciate the support!

@Trent Reeve
Not critical at all — I truly appreciate you taking the time to point that out! You’re right, the desk being listed under Bedroom 3 must’ve caused the confusion, and I’ll fix that right away. Great catch on the sofa bed too — I hadn’t realized it was missing from the Airbnb “Where you’ll sleep” section. All of this feedback is super helpful, especially before guests start weighing in. Thanks again!

@Monique P.
Thank you so much for the kind words and thoughtful suggestions! All of your ideas are super valuable — I’m noting them down and will work on implementing them. I love your idea of playful photo captions — "grab the marshmallows" made me smile! I’ll consider adjusting the dog policy and check-in time as well. Really appreciate you taking the time to share all this — it means a lot!

@Trent Reeve

Thank you so much for the detailed feedback — really helpful stuff! 

1. I don’t currently have space for 8 at the dining table, but we do have extra chairs available. 

2. The table with the lighted mirror is actually a dresser, but I appreciate your point — we do have a desk setup in the main bedroom that I’ll make sure to highlight better. 

3. Good catch on the parking — I’ll clarify that in the listing. 

4. The idea of showing the property in relation to nearby attractions is a great suggesstion. I’m definitely going to work on that. 

Really appreciate you taking the time to share all this!

@John Underwood 

Thank you so much for the kind words and encouragement! I'm really glad you noticed the first photo with the cabin name — I wanted it to make a strong first impression. Appreciate you taking the time!

@Renee Krystek 
Thank you so much for the thoughtful feedback! I'm really glad the lighting stood out — your point about bedside lamps is a great reminder, especially for guests who love to read. I’ll definitely keep that in mind for future updates. Appreciate your kind words!

Hi BP community,

I’m a first-time short-term rental host and recently listed my property on both Airbnb and VRBO. I'm learning as I go and would truly appreciate your expert feedback to help me improve. I'm open to all suggestions on how to make the listing more appealing and boost bookings.

https://airbnb.com/h/elkwoodchalet

https://www.vrbo.com/4557454

Thanks so much in advance for your time and help!

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