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Summary
AI-generatedSean 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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