The Weird Trick That Tripled My Orlando Airbnb Bookings.
You won’t believe what guests rave about the most.
When I first listed my Orlando Airbnb, I thought I had it all figured out — good photos, a competitive price, and a spotless place. But my calendar was still full of empty dates. Until I tried one weird trick that tripled my bookings — and turned my guest reviews into love letters.
And no, it wasn’t professional photos or a pricing tool (though those help too).
It was creating a vibe.
🎯 The Trick: Designing a Signature “Welcome Moment”
I added one small, personal ritual for every guest: A beautifully handwritten note, a local snack, and a calming scent experience the moment they walk in.
💡 Why It Works
In a city packed with cookie-cutter vacation rentals, guests want to feel something.
They want to feel welcomed, thought of, and surprised.
This tiny moment hits them in the heart before they even test the Wi-Fi.
• The Note: Short, personal, handwritten with their name
• The Local Snack: A bag of kettle corn from a local market (Orlando twist)
• The Scent: A light citrus or eucalyptus oil diffusing softly in the space
🛠️ How I Set It Up (Without Going Crazy)
Automation + intention = magic.
• I use Smartbnb (Hospitable) to send the welcome message
• I pre-write 20 notes at once and just add the name per booking
• I buy snacks in bulk from a local vendor (plus a few seasonal swaps)
• A diffuser goes on a smart plug I control remotely
🔥 The Results
After doing this for one month:
• Booking rate jumped 3x
• Got 8 five-star reviews in a row, all mentioning the “warm welcome”
• One guest rebooked immediately for a family stay
🧠 Guests Don’t Want Perfection — They Want Connection
In an age of sterile stays and generic listings, the little things matter.
This one “weird” trick made my Orlando rental stand out, and more importantly — made people feel something real.
🛎️ Try This Tonight
If your booking calendar is quiet, you don’t need a major overhaul.
You just need a vibe that speaks to your guests the moment they arrive.
Start with:
• One scent
• One small local gift
• One short handwritten note
Trust me — it’s weirder how well it works.
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