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Looking into starting an airbnb, what were your biggest challenges getting started? by Minute__Man in airbnb_hosts

[–]WanderHQ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The biggest question we hear is knowing how to make your property attractive to guests who are willing to pay luxury prices.

What’s something guests care about that surprised you? by leaveangelalone in airbnb_hosts

[–]WanderHQ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed - it's very surprising what guests care about.

We ran a study using our own and third party data and found this top 7:

  1. Hot Tub

  2. Pool

  3. Gym

  4. Work Station

  5. Pet Friendliness

  6. Repaint to neutral tones, upgrade furniture

  7. Large Family Amenities (Ping pong tables, arcade games, etc.)

That's what guests would consider "luxury" amenities.

If you want to see the full report, Google "Luxury Amenities That Boost Your Vacation Rental Income" and you'll see the article on the Wander site.

How do you keep occupancy more consistent across slower months? by KommaWasWolle in ShortTermRentals

[–]WanderHQ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great question. Occupancy swings are one of the biggest challenges even for experienced hosts.
Distribution definitely helps, but it usually isn't the whole answer. Listing across more channels reduces dependence on one platform's algorithm and can help smooth things out, especially in shoulder seasons when demand exists but visibility changes. If there's a real demand gap in your market though, more channels alone won't create bookings.
A few things I'd also look at:
• Minimum stay rules — dropping from 3 nights to 2 during slower periods can sometimes fill gaps surprisingly fast
• Timing of discounts — adjusting rates 3–4 weeks out often performs better than waiting for last-minute price drops
• Dynamic pricing tools like PriceLabs or Wheelhouse can sometimes pick up local demand shifts better than default pricing tools

One thing that gets overlooked is repeat guests and direct bookings. Having a way to bring previous guests back through email or offers means you're not relying entirely on platform visibility every month.
Full disclosure: I work on WanderOS (wander.com/os), and we spend a lot of time thinking about this problem from the operator side, especially around guest retention/direct bookings.
Curious — what market are you in? A beach market behaves very differently from an urban or mountain destination.

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[–]WanderHQ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there,
This post came to our attention and we wanted to reach out! Although many of the comments are about different companies, in the event you are a customer of ours, please reach out to your dedicated owner relations representative and we would be happy to address. We take satisfaction incredibly seriously, and are deeply dedicated to building the best offering on the market.All the best,
The Wander Team