The Airbnb Setting You Probably Forgot to Update (And It’s Costing You Bookings)
Your listing is live. The photos are great. You’ve got positive reviews.
But your calendar is still… quiet.
There’s a hidden reason this is happening — and it’s buried inside your listing’s settings.
Most hosts in Colorado make this mistake: they optimize everything except the settings that Airbnb actually uses to match you with guests.
Let’s fix that.
❌ What Most Hosts Forget to Check
When was the last time you updated your:
- ✅ Instant Book settings
- ✅ Minimum nights required
- ✅ Advance notice before booking
- ✅ Lead time between stays
If you haven’t adjusted these in over 60 days, Airbnb assumes you’re not an active host — and pushes you down in search.
✅ How to Fix It (Takes 5 Minutes)
✅ Enable Instant Book
But filter it: only allow guests with previous 5-star reviews or verified IDs. This boosts conversion and trust.
✅ Set your minimum stay to match demand
If your calendar has gaps mid-week, don’t block them with a 3-night minimum. Let 1 or 2-night guests fill those gaps.
✅ Adjust your advance notice
Set it to 1 day or “same day” to appear in last-minute searches.
📸 Pro Tip Visual: Most hosts don’t realize that adjusting these settings refreshes your listing in the algorithm — even without changing price or photos.
🎯 Ready to update with confidence?
Click below to book your free 45-minute Airbnb Settings Audit.
We’ll review your settings, calendar rules and visibility strategy together.