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I launched my AirBnb listing in July and i was almost fully booked for August. However since the 27th I have had only 1 booking for the 9th of September. Fun fact, the pair that would come was supposed to come to a wedding. Extreme flooding happened and the wedding was cancelled. The pair was nice enough not to cancel, paid their fee, wrote a good review and praised me for the communication. September is when tourism begins to drop in Kalamata, but i never expected a 99% drop. Any ideas, suggestions?
It sounds like (if you have the time) it would be a good idea to do some marketing. There are certainly people here (not me) who can advise you about that.
Remember too that you’ve probably also come to the end of your new-listing-boost in the Airbnb search. This, combined with your end of season, is bound to have an effect. Try promoting your listing more on social media.
Thanks, that is a very valid point. Sad thing greeks rarely travel during these months. Looks like my income will come during the summer. Might as well rent it shortterm.
I had a dead-zone awhile back. Nothing nothing nothing. I was in despair, asked for advice on my listing, etc. Inexplicably it suddenly picked up. Nothing like high-season, mind you, but enough that I’m beginning to block off days. I hope that works for you, too.
I would thing Greece would be popular when it’s chilly in some parts of the world??
@dcmooney high season is June-August and then medium in September and lower in October. Picks up around April-May again.
@taylorcat For what i offer and compared to other listings (+the reviews i have) i believe that my rates are fairly low already. Instant book is up already.
Thank you for your kind words. I have made the kitchen and the bathroom myself. I spent one month building it from scratch. The problem is that all the other listings in the area are equally cheap or cheaper. Their advantage is that they are in the city center, however mine is next to the airport and believe me if you visit Kalamata and Messinia without a car/renting a car it is a shame as there are so many places to visit. You know someone actually gave me 4 stars for price once. I don’t know what to say.
If you ever visit, you can have olives from my own field
I remember your listing! It is quite charming. May I suggest moving photo 11 to photo 1 so that’s what people see first? It’s a bit more appealing, at least, to my east-coast-US eye.
Nice job on reviews!! Would love to stay with you if I ever got your way. Hang in there - I hope we all learn to weather the ups-and-downs with equanimity.
By the way, in your intro you say that there is no wifi as yet. But in a reply to a review you say that wifi is now available. I don’t know about other people but wifi is a must for me.
