The Title — Your Most Important Line
Your title appears in search results next to your cover photo. It has to do two things: accurately describe the property and make someone want to click.
Formula that works: [Adjective] + [Property Type] + [Key Feature] + [Location Context]
- ✅ Peaceful Heritage Haveli with Courtyard · Old City Jaipur
- ✅ Riverside Cottage with Mountain Views · Rishikesh
- ✅ Entire 4BHK Villa with Pool · 5 min from Arambol Beach
- ❌ Nice house for rent
- ❌ Cozy room available
Avoid vague superlatives (amazing, fantastic, perfect). Specific details are more convincing than adjectives.
The Description — Structure That Works
Write your description in three parts:
Part 1 — The Hook (1–2 sentences)
What is the one thing that makes your place special? Lead with it.
Example: "Wander through 200-year-old arched corridors and wake up to the morning call from the nearby temple. This heritage haveli has been in the family for six generations — and for one week, it can be yours."
Part 2 — The Space (what they are getting)
- What rooms are included in this booking
- Sleeping arrangements (number of beds, bed types)
- Bathrooms — private or shared, attached or common
- Key amenities: AC, WiFi, hot water, kitchen access
- What guests have exclusive access to vs. shared with others
Part 3 — The Experience (why it is worth booking)
- What can guests do from here? Walking distance to key attractions?
- What is the neighbourhood like?
- Is it quiet, social, scenic, urban?
- Any experiences or meals included?
House Rules — Be Clear, Not Preachy
List your house rules factually. Guests read rules before booking and agree to them. Clear rules prevent disputes later.
- ✅ No smoking inside the property
- ✅ Pets not allowed
- ✅ Check-in after 2 PM, check-out before 11 AM
- ✅ Couples welcome. Unmarried couples welcome. (If applicable — being explicit avoids awkward check-in conversations)
- ❌ Please respect our property and do not make a mess!!!
Check-in Instructions
Add detailed check-in instructions in the dedicated field — not in your public description. These are only shown to confirmed guests. Include:
- How to reach the property (landmark-based, not just GPS coordinates)
- Where to park
- How to enter — gate code, key collection, host contact at the property
- Your phone number for day-of-arrival queries
Common Mistakes
- Listing amenities you do not have. Guests filter by amenities. If you list WiFi and it is unreliable, expect a bad review.
- Over-promising and under-delivering. Guests arrive with the expectations you set. Set accurate ones.
- Writing walls of text. Use short paragraphs and bullet points. Guests scan, not read.
- Copying another listing. Your property has its own character. Write about that.