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8 keys to help your holiday let earn more in Bilbao and San Sebastián
What we apply to every home we manage, explained so you can start today even if you manage it yourself.
Set your rate by the day, not by the season
A conference Thursday at the BEC or an Aste Nagusia weekend is not worth the same as a Tuesday in February. Reviewing the price daily with a dynamic pricing tool stops you selling your busiest nights too cheaply.
Use smart minimum stays
Require 2 or 3 nights on high-demand dates and only open one-night gaps when few days remain. Less turnover means fewer cleans, less wear and better reviews.
Invest in professional photos
The first photo decides whether a traveller opens your listing. Natural light, an undistorted wide angle and one shot per room are enough to compete at the top end.
Write the listing for your ideal guest
Families, couples and conference travellers look for different things. Talk about what they value: beds, quiet, parking, distance to the Guggenheim, La Concha or the conference centre. Translate it into English too.
Reply within an hour
Response speed affects conversion and your listing’s ranking. Reply templates and a digital arrival guide save you hours every week.
Get the details right that guests mention in reviews
Hotel bed linen, thick towels, good coffee and a local pintxos tip. They cost little, and they’re what guests mention when they give five stars.
Measure RevPAR, not just occupancy
A full calendar at a low price can earn less than one at 70% with a good rate. Divide your income by the nights available each month and compare it with the previous month.
Check the regulations before investing
Bilbao and San Sebastián regulate holiday lets and not every flat can operate. Check your property’s status with the Basque tourism register and your city council before renovating or furnishing.
Want to know how much your property could earn?
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Revenue analysis
Find out how much your property is leaving on the table
Tell us about your property in Bilbao or San Sebastián. Within 48 hours we send you an analysis with a target rate, estimated income and a positioning plan.
- A study of your neighbourhood and direct competitors
- Target rate by season
- 12-month income projection
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