24/09/2026
A few empty nights in the calendar and suddenly you’re dropping the rate. Again. 💸
It feels like the responsible thing to do. Get someone through the door, cover the costs, keep things moving.
But before you make the property cheaper, check what else could be making it harder to book.
A lower price won’t fix a listing guests never see, a photo they scroll past or booking rules that don’t suit their trip.
Here are six things to check first 👇
🗓️ Your minimum stay
Still asking for five or seven nights? Try a two or three-night minimum where the cleaning costs and numbers make sense. You could be shutting out guests looking for a shorter stay.
🔓 How far ahead guests can book
If your calendar only opens 90 days out, anyone planning beyond that can’t book you. Give the early planners a chance to find you.
📸 **Your first photo**
That bathroom might be lovely, but is it the reason someone would stay? Lead with your strongest feature. The view, the light-filled living room or the outdoor space worth opening a bottle in.
🏠 Where you’re listed
Some guests head straight to Booking.com, Stayz or another platform. If you’re only on Airbnb, you’re missing those searches. Just make sure your calendars stay synced.
💬 How quickly you reply
When a guest asks a question, they may be looking at three other properties too. A helpful reply in minutes gives them one less reason to keep shopping.
🧩 The gap you’re actually trying to fill
Got a two-night hole between bookings? Adjust those dates and check your minimum-stay rules. You don’t need to discount the whole month to solve a Tuesday problem.
Some weeks, a rate cut is the right call. Demand changes, and your pricing should reflect that.
But make it a considered decision, rather than the automatic response to every blank square.
Hey! We’re MYP Services 👋 We take the stress out of managing your short-term rental, from pricing and bookings to all the little things in between.
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