Targeted Listing Diagnostics

The Algorithm is hiding your property.
We find out why.

Get a deep-tissue listing audit that uncovers exactly what is costing you bookings—from missing SEO keywords to hidden guest friction.

Our investigative models are trained on data from

airbnb
Vrbo
Booking.com
AirDNA
PriceLabs

The Algorithm Primer

Why you're losing to inferior properties.

Search ranking is driven by a full-funnel approach. You may have a 4.9 rating, but if you aren't feeding the algorithm what it wants, you won't win the "Guest Favorites" badge.

The algorithms for Airbnb and VRBO heavily weight secondary signals that most hosts ignore. Our audit identifies exactly where your listing is failing these hidden checks.

  • Image SEO & Captions The algorithm reads photo captions. Generic labels like "Living Room" cost you search visibility.
  • High-ROI Amenities Missing specific amenities (like dedicated workspaces or premium toiletries) excludes you from critical search filters.
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NPS Score Match PASS
Keyword Density (Wineries) FAIL (0%)
Photo Caption Indexing FAIL (Generic)
Competitor Amenity Gap WARNING (-3 items)

> INITIATING STAKEOUT PROTOCOL...

The Deliverable

Inside The Stakeout Report

A comprehensive, prescriptive dossier detailing exactly what to change to increase your ADR and search rank.

Sentiment Intelligence

We analyze your review history to map exactly what drives "Friction" vs. "Delight" in your guest experience.

Visual & SEO Audit

We analyze your photo composition, color casts, and rewrite your captions to target high-value search terms.

Add-On

Competitor Intelligence

A side-by-side comparison against the top 5 performing properties in your micro-market. Find out exactly why they are winning.

90-Day Action Plan

We don't just give you data. We give you a step-by-step checklist of what to buy, what to write, and what to fix.

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Case Study:
The Modern Afton Farmhouse

"Despite an incredible NPS of 96.08 and 98 positive reviews, this property was losing search visibility to local cabins."

The Findings

Our audit revealed the property was missing severe algorithmic triggers. Photo captions simply said "Living Room". Crucial keywords like "Wineries", "Breweries", and "Skiing" were completely missing from the listing description.

The Competitor Gap

Benchmarking showed top competitors explicitly listed luxury wall-mounted bath amenities. The Farmhouse did not, creating a perception gap in luxury.

The Prescription

We provided an optimized description draft, a seasonal marketing strategy tailored to local events (like the Brew Ridge Trail Spring Release), and a $200 CapEx recommendation to add a dedicated workspace to leverage their 100 Mbps WiFi.

INVESTIGATION REPORT

Target: Nelson 151 Brew Trail

CONF

Competitor NPS Benchmark

Listing NPS Advantage
Subject Property 96.08 Cleanliness
Afton Clubhouse 100 Amenities
Cottage on 151 98 Hot Tub

Tier 02: Optimization Directive

Install luxury bath amenities. Top competitors explicitly list Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Soap. Purchase locally sourced toiletries and elegant wall-mounted dispensers to close this amenity gap.

Free Field Diagnostic

The Detective's Magnifying Glass

Paste the first few paragraphs of your current listing description below. Our AI field operative will perform a rapid, surface-level scan for execution gaps.

Investigation Logistics

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need my Airbnb login or password?
Absolutely not. We only need the public URL of your listing. Our analysis is based on publicly available data, historical guest reviews, competitor positioning, and known algorithmic ranking factors. Your account remains 100% secure.
Does this work for VRBO or direct booking sites?
Yes. While our primary data models are heavily optimized for the Airbnb algorithm, the fundamental principles of Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), sentiment analysis, and amenity gap identification apply universally to VRBO, Booking.com, and direct booking websites.
What if my property is brand new and has no reviews?
If you lack historical review data, we shift our focus entirely to Competitor Benchmarking (we highly recommend the Complete Dossier add-on for this). We'll analyze the top 5 performers in your specific market to give you the "Golden Standard" playbook so you can launch flawlessly and avoid early negative reviews.
How and when do I receive the report?
Your personalized, comprehensive PDF dossier will be securely emailed to the address you provide during checkout within 24 hours of submitting your listing URL. Every report is personally reviewed by a human investigator before dispatch.

Pricing & Tiers

Select Your Investigation Level

The Stakeout Audit

Sections 1-6 of our proprietary intelligence report.

$24.99 / per property
Section 1: The Briefing & Overall Algorithmic NPS
Section 2: Evidence & Algorithm Recommendations
Section 3: Guest Intelligence (Friction vs. Delight)
Section 4: Listing Optimization & SEO Copy Drafts
Section 5: Revenue, Amenities & Visual Analysis
Section 6: 90-Day Action Plan
Personally reviewed by a real human.
Recommended

The Complete Dossier

Full Audit + Competitive Intelligence Add-on.

$49.99 / per property
Everything in The Stakeout Audit
Competitor NPS Benchmark: See exactly how you score against your top 5 local competitors.
Amenity Gap Analysis: Identify the specific "poaching" amenities they use to steal your bookings.
Seasonal Intelligence: Learn how to position your listing during slow and shoulder seasons.

Reports are securely delivered via email within 24 hours of listing URL submission and are personally reviewed by a real human.