How to showcase the activities around your property
Discover all our tips for showcasing the activities on your doorstep!
There are several types of guest. Those who go on holiday to relax and switch to chill-out mode within minutes. And those who want to do everything, see everything and discover everything. You need to provide them with all the necessary information according to their interests. Whether that means peaceful spots for some or physical and cultural activities for others.
On the rental listing
When you write your rental listing it is in your interest to make it as appealing as possible while staying truthful. After describing your property and its amenities, take the time to highlight the strengths of the surrounding area.
If you are unsure how to proceed, think about what you look for and like to know when you go on holiday. You just need to adapt that to your rental.
Group outdoor activities and state whether there are hiking trails or bodies of water nearby. The different museums, theme parks or children’s activities. Finally, mention the choice of restaurants, towns and villages to visit. You want to make future holidaymakers want to book with you because they will surely find something they like.
When guests are here
When guests arrive, it is essential that they can find the information they need quickly.
Ideally you would tell them in person, but we recommend using the welcome book StyQR.
The Autour de Moi module is the perfect place to gather all useful information about the local area. You will find different categories such as transport, activities, restaurants and museums and monuments. From there you just need to fill in the categories that match your rental and say as much as possible.
Don’t hesitate to include opening hours, phone numbers or various prices in the comments section. You are not limited on the number of places you want to list. That’s a big plus because it gives your guests a genuinely varied choice of activities.
It is also very easy to update as you only need to remove or add a place of interest.
Sites offering activities
You have probably seen on Airbnb that a new category has recently appeared. It is the experience category. You can offer activities yourself that can be booked via the platform or suggest that your guests look there to find the experience that suits them.
Airbnb offers all sorts of experiences; culinary, tours, photo sessions or art classes for example.
Other sites offer different kinds of activities or services. The site Spotyride in particular lists the spots and water sports in your area. On Alltrails you will find all the hikes suitable for your level and the site Henri trip is a free platform to help with road trip planning. A really handy boost for guests who want to optimise time and distance to explore a whole region for example.
A paid professional version is available on each of these platforms. Highlighting your property by describing the surroundings is the key to success. Don’t skimp on it and use the tips in this article to make your property unmissable ?.
This table summarises the platforms mentioned and what they offer your guests.
| Site | Type d'activité | Fonctionnement |
|---|---|---|
| Airbnb Expériences | Culinary, tours, photo sessions, art classes | Bookable directly on the platform |
| Spotyride | Spots and water sports | Locates local water sports activities |
| Alltrails | Hiking | Ranks hikes by difficulty |
| Henri Trip | Road trip planning | Free itinerary assistance platform |
Frequently asked questions
How should I describe activities around my property in my listing? After the property description, present the area's highlights without exaggerating. Group ideas by interest so guests can quickly spot what appeals to them.
Which activities around the property should I recommend to guests? Think of hikes, bodies of water, museums and children’s activities. Also add restaurants as well as towns and villages to visit: not all your guests want the same programme.
Where should I gather local recommendations for my guests? You can assemble them in the « Autour de Moi » module of the StyQR welcome book. Its categories make it easy to find transport, activities, restaurants or museums in one place.
What information should I add for each address in the StyQR welcome book? In the comments section, give opening times, phone numbers or prices when useful. If an address is no longer suitable, you can delete it and add another.
Which sites should I recommend to find activities near the property? The article mentions Airbnb Experiences for various outings, Spotyride for water sports and AllTrails for hikes. Henri Trip can help guests who want to plan a road trip in the region.
