How to write amazing descriptions of your vacation rental and boost your bookings
1. How to write amazing
descriptions of your
Vacation Rental and boost
your bookings...
2. Why Property Description Matters?
Increased competition – Marketing is a whole
new battle
They convert lookers into bookers
Matter to first-time VR owners & Seasoned
owners alike
Writing it can be tricky and intimidating
3. Aim for More...
Property descriptions should be descriptive
Two-line description shows lack of effort – can be off-putting for
potential guests
Descriptions should highlight in-depth knowledge
Well written descriptions bring credibility
Get potential guests excited about their vacation
Reduce FAQ’s
Shouldn’t be too long but should be interesting:
Instead of a simple description, ‘2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, panoramic
views, kitchen diner’, go for:
‘Let yourself be swept away by an endless view of ocean and sand as
soon as you step through the door. You can cook, or enjoy the setting
sun and create unforgettable memories’
4. Branding...
Branding helps in attracting the right target
audience
The first step to branding is to identify your
target audience
Property description should be aligned with your
branding and should attract the target audience
It should not be generic – shows lack of effort
Specialized description increases your chances
amidst competition
5. Budget Property & Honesty..
The target audience for budget segment is
larger than luxury segment
Be honest in your property descriptions
Don’t get tempted to exaggerate – can
bring you negative reviews
Add a comprehensive list of amenities
available – Ensure the property has base
essentials
Property is not only about luxurious
furnishings
Highlight nearby attractions to enhance
property’s chances
6. Owner’s bio...
Including the owner’s bio is always a good
idea
Brings accountability and credibility
Adds a personal touch
Makes your property more professional
Should be aligned with the property
Should convey the lifestyle offered by the
property
Shouldn’t be too long or irrelevant
7. Nitty-Gritty of Property Descriptions...
Accuracy:
• Grammatically-correct
• Use Spell-check
• Get them Proof-read
• Professional
FAQ’s:
• Use FAQ’s to your advantage
• Answer them in your property description
• Shows that you care
• Prevents you the hassle of answering them
again and again
Get inspired:
• Check out competitive descriptions
• Do not plagiarize
• Assess the standards
• Try matching them, or bettering them
• You can get new ideas for your description
What not to do:
• Don’t mislead your potential guests
• Don’t use all CAPS
• Don’t overuse exclamation marks
• Don’t exaggerate