How to showcase the activities around your property

There are several types of guest. Those who go on holiday to rest and switch to full relaxation mode within minutes. And those who want to do everything, see everything and discover everything. You need to give them all the information they need, whatever their interests: the relaxing spots for some, the sporting and cultural activities for others.

In your rental listing

When you write your rental listing, it is in your interest to make it as appealing as possible while staying true to reality. Once you have described your property and its facilities, do take the time to expand on the highlights of the surrounding area.

If you are not quite sure where to start, think about what you look for and like to know when you go on holiday. All that is left is to adapt it to your own rental.

Group together the outdoor activities, mentioning whether there are walking trails or places to swim nearby. Then the various museums, theme parks and activities for children. Finally, talk about the choice of restaurants, and the towns and villages worth visiting. You want your future holidaymakers to feel like booking with you, because they are bound to find something they love.

Once your guests have arrived

When guests arrive, it is essential that they find the information they are looking for quickly.

Ideally you would tell them in person, but we would rather recommend using the StyQR welcome book.

The Around Me module is the perfect place to bring together all the useful information about the local area. You will find different categories such as transport, activities, restaurants, and museums and monuments. From there, all you have to do is fill in the categories that apply to your rental and say as much as you can.

Do include opening hours, phone numbers and prices in the comments field. There is no limit to the number of places you can list. That is a real bonus, as it gives your guests a genuinely varied choice of things to do.

It is also very easy to keep up to date: simply remove or add a point of interest.

Websites that offer activities

You have probably seen it on the Airbnb website: a new category appeared recently, the experiences category. You can offer activities of your own that can be booked through the platform, or suggest that your guests browse it to find the experience that suits them.

Airbnb offers all kinds of experiences: cookery, guided tours, photo shoots or art classes, for example.

Other websites offer different types of activities or services. Spotyride, in particular, brings together the water sports spots and activities in your area. On Alltrails you will find all the best walks and hikes to suit your level, and Henri trip is a free platform that helps with planning road trips. A genuinely handy hand for guests who want to make the most of their time and mileage while exploring a whole region, for instance.

A paid professional version is available on each of these platforms. Showcasing your property by describing the surrounding area is the key to success. Don't skimp on it, and use the tips in this article to make your property one guests simply cannot miss ?.