Tips & Best Practices
Insights on selecting popular products, pricing strategies, and taking high-converting product photos.
Maximize your revenue and guest satisfaction with these proven hosting tips.
What products work well
Top-performing guest offerings include:
- Arrival Refreshments: Local wine, cheese platters, artisanal snack baskets.
- Convenience Grocery Packs: Coffee & breakfast kits, firewood, BBQ supplies.
- Rental Gear: Bicycles, beach umbrellas, paddleboards, baby strollers.
- Stay Services: Early check-in (2 hours early), late check-out, mid-stay cleaning.
How to price products
- Cost Plus Margin: Factor in retail price + delivery/stocking labor.
- Premium Convenience: Guests happily pay a premium for pre-stocked items that save them a trip to the store after a long flight.
- Tiered Packages: Offer Standard and Deluxe options for packages.
Get better product images
- Bright Natural Light: Take photos in daylight near windows.
- Clean Backgrounds: Use marble, wood, or neutral countertop surfaces.
- High Resolution: Clear, vibrant photos convert significantly better than generic stock images.