More beds = more group combinations. #airbnbbusiness #airbnbtips #realestate

Sean RakidzichAug 26, 20260m 58s386 viewsScore 85
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Sean Rakidzich explains why prioritizing individual 'sleepable surfaces' (bed count) is often more valuable than simply counting bedrooms. By providing more individual beds, hosts can accommodate a wider variety of group combinations, particularly groups of friends who are unwilling to share a bed, thereby increasing potential bookings.

Key insights

  • Increasing individual bed counts (sleepable surfaces) allows a listing to stay visible in search results as users filter for higher bed counts, even if the bedroom count remains the same.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Failing to account for the social dynamics of your target demographic; for example, assuming four men will happily share two queen beds in a two-bedroom unit.

Tools & resources

  • Airbnbtool

    Primary platform used to research competition and filter for bed/bedroom counts.

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