JimBoone
Well-known member
You have to play with prices to see what works best for you, we're a tiny motel so a bit different maybe, but my goal is to stay priced a bit less than the big guys in town so that folks see me as a good value and worth the drive to the edge of town and priced above the not so nice places so that the rougher crowd that I prefer not to have as guests have a cheaper choice of lodging.Copperhead I appreciate your comments. As a test, I have increased the rates for some rooms especially on weekends, and will see what happens.Thank you all so much for your feedback. My rates are low but I am booked almost every day.
The reason they are lower than my competition is because I dont have TVs in the property and dont want them. I have a very quiet place so people who want peace and quiet book here. No party types etc. No smoking or
pets. No kids (home is not childproof) and we have a lot of
breakable antiques.
No I am not on Airbnb (awful site) but I am gaining great
popularity because of a very
comfortable place for people to stay and ultra clean.
As a result of several comments you wonderful people made, I
made changes on my website
and posted all the reviews.
The 400 lb. man was not able to
post any reviews on my website. I am the only one who can do that.
By the way, HOT TIP - I have been using STRIPE.COM for
charges and their fee is 2.9%
Great price, fast payments, and
they process all credit cards.
I am very satisfied with them so
thought I'd pass that along.
Of course I am legitimate but I
dont have a fancy Victorian,
just a country ranch home that
was converted into B&B.
Added more rooms to the website too as this area is very
popular and places in San Diego are charging $200 +
I am not greedy. I get people who stay longer, and dont give
me problems. The 400lb. guy
was an exception. Yes, he was
very annoyed I wouldnt sell his
Timeshares!!!
Thanks again. What a wonderful support group you are..Believe it or not, many people pay MORE for the things you mentioned above.Audrey Forrest said:Thank you all so much for your feedback. My rates are low but I am booked almost every day.
The reason they are lower than my competition is because I dont have TVs in the property and dont want them. I have a very quiet place so people who want peace and quiet book here. No party types etc. No smoking or
pets. No kids (home is not childproof) and we have a lot of
breakable antiques.
Ponder on this for a while.
You may be booked almost every day but you should think about working smarter not harder. For a little more per room you can afford to be a little less busy!
Good luck.
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I like keeping busy and feel a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush! If bookings decrease in the next 7 days I will review it again. I updated my website with many of the suggestions everyone made. Thank you
all so much.
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