With around six million rental listings, Airbnb has transformed the way that we stay, play, and enjoy our visits. In the UK, a growing trend in Airbnb rentals has especially been noted off the back of travel restrictions that have seen more of us than ever choosing to travel close to home. So what does a good Airbnb listing actually look like? Keep reading to find out!
As such, if you've currently got a guest house or even just a room going spare, it wouldn't be crazy to consider this money-making scheme. The question is, where exactly do you start when it comes to creating a decent listing that's going to enjoy those high levels of interest?
Take care of the technicals
As with any rental, you're responsible for the safety and viability of this space and you need to make sure that you first take care of all possible technical/safety considerations. For one thing, you're going to need to check the legal right to rent in your area, as well as any limiting stipulations in your mortgage. Further to this, general renting considerations including fire alarms and carbon monoxide detectors should all be purchased and listed.
Energy performance certificates (EPCs) should also be provided, as well as electrical installation condition reports (EICR). If in doubt, guides like this one from Energy Performance Certificates outline considerations including how much does a EICR cost, and where can you get one to ensure that all electricals are functioning as safely as possible? Once you've taken care of these essentials, you'll be far better able to rest easy that you're ticking all of the legal i's, and providing a safe space.
List it right
Positive ratings are the prime selling power of your Airbnb, and they rely on transparent listings that place your rental in the correct category out of four main options that include -
To make sure you're getting this right, consider crucial determinants. Such as whether other people use that space/are likely to use that space while your guests are staying (shared room). Whether the room/space is only accessible through the front door of the main house (private room). Or whether the property is entirely self-sufficient (entire place).
Perfect the finishing touches
As well as increased affordability and (in some cases) privacy, Airbnbs have hit it off with the general public. In most cases, they provide fun additions for a homely vibe. Certainly, guests arriving in your Airbnb are going to look out for extras including decor touches (flowers/ wall art/etc.) as well as additions like stocked bookcases, brimming kitchen spice racks, and even small touches like folded towels on the beds. It's these extras that create the traditional 'Instagram aesthetic' that makes so many Airbnbs sharable and popular. They're finishing additions that you're going to want to consider if you're going to keep your guests onboard or even returning for a future stay.
Hosting an Airbnb can be a fantastic way to make some extra cash. It can also be relatively stress-free if you just set about getting these crucial pointers right from the very first moment you upload that listing. I hope this has cleared up what does a good Airbnb listing actually look like!
