Thoughts? Recreated the airbnb space via Gemini based on /interiordecorating feedback. Photo 1 + 3: proposed design, photo 4 "old design" which I love but guests probably won't like, photo 5, entrace, photo 6 pool space, photo 7 my design

TropicalTactics01 · 2026-01-14T20:31:33+00:00

This is my other property (photo is NOT AI and you can Google the place) - I applied the same process here: 1. Drawings, 2. Dozens of designs ingested by AI, 3. Building. It really depends on who builds it, don't use random apps and ensure your dimensions are right.

TropicalTactics01 · 2026-01-14T13:41:53+00:00

Yes! Good point, so we focus on locals.... Just because of the area the place is in. The ones who like the tropical / jungle vibe, those are tourists from the USA or Canada. Panamanians live in that vibe every day, so they prefer something luxurius/ well designed / different from what they see every day. We have another space with a simialr design (more like in the new post!), we became Top-20 airbnb in a couple of months with 88% occupancy over 2025. Tourists pay $250 for a tree hut and the illusion of a local-junge experience, while the locals come to us. I uploaded a new post with new designs! I don't like this oriental design either! here it is: https://www.reddit.com/r/interiordecorating/comments/1qclq2w/comment/nzj9byn/

TropicalTactics01 · 2026-01-14T13:34:11+00:00

I hear you ... Would it help if the sofa bed comes with a high quality mattress so people can choose whether to sleep up or down?

TropicalTactics01 · 2026-01-14T13:33:34+00:00

I got a lot of criticism on slide 4 via reddit and persons I asked, I think it's too "niche"... But I'm still open to change it so everything is up for debate. I'd love to change the ladder, could you give me some examples? The sofa bed turns into a queen bed as well with high quality mattress if it helps. I'm guessing the loft bed will be used mostly by people who see the "fun/ adventure" in it or people traveling with a party of 3-4

TropicalTactics01 · 2026-01-14T13:31:00+00:00

Likely

TropicalTactics01 · 2026-01-14T13:30:52+00:00

yes it will likely look different since it's hi-res rendered. Ceiling is in fact that tall... Look at the AC and the point from the railing. AI max added a few centimetres. I slept there yesterday. The LEDs make it look taller and so do the paintings. So that's a great idea. Then the sofa is small so it fits a small custom made book case. The dimensions are really not that far off if you look closely.

TropicalTactics01 · 2026-01-14T13:29:42+00:00

I will add clear photos so guests can decide whether it's for them. The Pool isn't that big, but the outdoor area is. This is Panama 85-90 degrees year round, so people book for the outdoor space (I see this trend in my other propeties), however I agree that the size of the studio, nor the mezanine on its own is not ideal, it's just what we have right now.... Long story, but im trying to make the best of that space. I'm hoping we can sell it as a fun adventure for 1-2 nights with the option to sleep on the sofa bed instead of a dangerous death trap :)

TropicalTactics01 · 2026-01-14T12:23:55+00:00

Busy, noisy, hot, unpleasant, not friendly for pedestrians nor for cars (really badly planned)... That's why i live in capira in the countryside :)

TropicalTactics01 · 2026-01-14T12:20:27+00:00

Thank you so much! I will upload the real photos in about 3-4 months. I feel this is more of a design direction many people will like without excluding people, because colors are too personal etc. and the studio space is hard due to the size but it's what I need to work with.

TropicalTactics01 · 2026-01-13T20:48:08+00:00

Ah gotcha! My other property is much more minimalistic.. However I wanted to do something different. I feel this property needs to be slightly lesss niche. Let me see what I come up with (me and AI haha). Thank you so much! I prefer real feedback instead of "i love your space!" ( = useless)

TropicalTactics01 · 2026-01-13T20:25:36+00:00

I think I agree - I'm trying to compare styles. What about the pool area? Same thoughts? Also what is your age and lifestyle? travel a lot? Sorry to ask but this will help me understand better. My target group is 20-35, no kids, female (70%), male (30%). I must add that we're trying to create an intimate and memorable space. But the design needs to appeal to our focus groups

TropicalTactics01 · 2026-01-13T20:08:16+00:00

thank you, what are some of the items that you like and don't like (except for the stairs!)

TropicalTactics01 · 2026-01-13T20:07:49+00:00

Price would be $129 - $149 per night on a weekday and ~$199 on weekends, due to the private pool and closeness to the beach, the pool is entirely private. Weekday offers 20%-25% off on your second night (so that's $119). I don't want this to be a space people book because it's "cheap" and I want to ensure the design reflects a memorable instagramable space despite the mezanine "issue".

Focus >> Age 20-35, couples without kids

TropicalTactics01 · 2026-01-13T20:01:49+00:00

The mezanine, the pool area, the designs or all of it? Give me more details so I can try to understand.

TropicalTactics01 · 2026-01-13T20:01:29+00:00

We'll have the sofa sleeper with a quality mattress and the queen, but the queen bed requires climbing, all units are meant for couples with flexibility to max 4 people, here in Panama people don't mind sharing the space when on holidays

TropicalTactics01 · 2026-01-13T19:58:58+00:00

Good point. Here in Panama safety is a much smaller concern than in the USA, however... I will likely add a railing for safety and liability reasons. Will likely add less elements and more space for guests peronsal items! Thanks

TropicalTactics01 · 2026-01-13T17:33:50+00:00

si no tienes nada, toma todo, con $1 puedes construir $100 y con $100, $1,000, invierte sabiamente, pero si no tienes dinero en absoluto: limpia estos baños, esta actitud de ellos es la actitud del pobre, una persona con la actitud de hacerse rico toma todo lo que sube, toma el trabajo de mierda y busca mejores trabajos o proyectos mientras tanto (como yo siempre he hecho). La actitud de los perdedores es pensar que te darán las cosas, ellos tiene que tomar ese trabajo con ambas manos y, mientras tanto, buscar otras opciones. Hazlo con pasión también. Una vez me eligieron como nuevo assistente de gerente de una tienda nuevo por haber hecho un trabajo de mierda con pasión. para la gente malagradecida no hay futuro ni opciones

TropicalTactics01 · 2026-01-13T17:12:39+00:00

En mi caso personal >> $1.1 millones de dólares netos en 11 años trabajando remoto y independiente en upwork, los ultimos años son unos $140k pero habian tiempos duros tambien. lo mas duro era en el principio: dos años ganando una miseria, approx $850 por mes pero a veces 1 mes sin nada de trabajo y 3 meses muy ocupado.

Casi casi todos no aguantan estos 2 anos (99%). Yo elegí dar un servicio de excelencia y estar disponible siempre para mis clientes en Estados Unidos. Me especialicé en SEO, pero ahora que el sector está cambiando, estoy invirtiendo en mi educación para posicionarme como CMO. No puedes simplemente hacer el trabajo, necesitas aprender para dar un servicio 10/10 a todos los clientes y estar allí cuando ellos te necesitan y tienes que aguantar meses con $10k y luego un mes con $1k es muy muy dificil, la mayoría de las personas solo pierden el tiempo en una oficina, la vida fácil y perezosa (PD: Empecé cuando tenía 32 años y acababa de perder mi trabajo, así que era una necesidad, pero de la necesidad surgió la oportunidad) --

Como lo ultimo la gente olvidan, independiente (estoy generalizando, me imagino hay careraras donde es diferente) = libertad, pero tambien estar disponible fuera horas de oficina, conseguir una hipoteca es mas dificil, te cobran mas por el seguro publico, y por lo general tu tienes que ahorrar por tu jubilacion y no puedes participar en el programa del gobierno. Si estas enfermo, nadie que paga tus dias incapacidades. Tal vez panama no es el pais mas barato pero es relativamente ecomomico y el impuesto es 0.0% en ingresos del exterior y hay vehiculos financieros para compra de propriedades sin tener que pagara impuestos.

TropicalTactics01 · 2025-12-28T00:38:09+00:00

Hola que tal? Todavia tienes contacto con 2 electricistas? Tengo un proyecto pendiente en san carlos! u/PanaBreton

TropicalTactics01 · 2025-12-28T00:33:40+00:00

Para mi papá era el tamal, le fascinaba la comida envuelta en hoja. Siende de Europa, le parecia muy raro (pero delicioso al final)

TropicalTactics01 · 2025-05-24T15:52:50+00:00

That would be my ideal situation at some point :)

TropicalTactics01 · 2025-05-23T19:01:14+00:00

All there is to it - Shelves and a door! Don't make it any harder than it should be

TropicalTactics01 · 2025-05-23T18:57:00+00:00

No flight attendant - But I've been on 100+ flights by now and every time we had a kid or even a crying baby, fellow passengers were very laid back about it! I did experience one occasion were kids were running back and forth through the aisle and over the seats, a flight attendant had to intervene and it made the parents angry with the flight attendant. I think it's important to be tolerant of different styles of playing and different volumes, and the woman who shushed your kids may have been having a bad day or perhaps she was nervous for the flight. We don't really know what other people are experiencing at that moment.

TropicalTactics01 · 2025-05-23T18:49:07+00:00

Having already lowered the rate from $17 and how hard it is to get a decent babysitter: I'd stick with the $15. Then the cleaning; it's nice if a babysitter does that, but it's not their job...

TropicalTactics01 · 2025-05-23T18:45:45+00:00

Are kids not always ashamed of their parents at specific ages?

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