The Airbnb Amenity Checklist: What Guests Actually Filter For
- Marketing Jurny
- Sep 23
- 2 min read
Why Amenities Matter More Than You Think
When travelers search on Airbnb, they don’t just look at photos or skim descriptions — they filter by amenities. If your listing is missing a key amenity (even if you actually offer it), you disappear from search results. That means fewer clicks, fewer bookings, and wasted potential.
For property managers juggling dozens of listings, or busy hosts updating manually, it’s easy to miss a checkbox. But those missed details are costing you visibility and revenue every day.
Invisible in Search
Airbnb’s search filters heavily influence which listings guests even see. Common issues include:
Forgetting to mark obvious amenities (like Wi-Fi or heating).
Overlooking seasonal features (AC, pool access, fireplaces).
Not updating listings when new features are added.
Incomplete amenity sections that signal “lower quality” to both Airbnb and guests.
Even if your property has the amenity, if it’s not listed, it doesn’t exist in Airbnb’s algorithm.
An Amenity Strategy That Works
To maximize visibility, you need to:
Cover the basics — Wi-Fi, heating, AC, parking, kitchen essentials.
Highlight guest priorities — washer/dryer, workspaces, pet-friendly options.
Show off unique features — hot tubs, rooftop views, fire pits, gaming consoles.
Update seasonally — pool open in summer, fireplace featured in winter.
By keeping your amenity list accurate and complete, you make it easy for guests to find — and book — your property.
Where AI Comes In
Manually checking amenity lists across multiple listings is time-consuming and prone to error. That’s where rbnb.ai helps:
AI-Powered Content Scoring: See if your amenities section is hurting your search visibility.
Real-Time Optimization Tips: Get suggestions for missed or incomplete amenities.
Airbnb-Specific Insights: Recommendations tailored to Airbnb’s algorithm and filters.
Portfolio Scale: Instantly evaluate dozens of listings for amenity gaps.
With rbnb.ai, you don’t just guess — you see exactly which missed checkboxes are costing you bookings.
Why Waiting Costs You Bookings
Think about it: if a guest filters for “Washer/Dryer” or “Pet-Friendly” and you forgot to check that box, your listing vanishes. How many bookings did you miss last week because of a simple oversight?
Every unchecked box is a missed booking. Every missed booking is lost revenue.
Your competitors are already making sure their amenity sections are complete. Don’t get left behind.
Quick Wins You Can Do Right Now
Review your current amenity list — are all basics and unique features checked?
Add seasonal updates (fireplace in winter, pool in summer).
Check competitor listings to see what you might be missing.
Run a free rbnb.ai audit to see your Amenity Score and get instant suggestions.
Stop Missing Easy Wins
Amenities aren’t just extras — they’re search triggers. Missing them means your listing never gets seen. With rbnb.ai, you’ll know exactly which amenities to add or update to improve visibility and bookings.
👉 Run your free rbnb.ai audit now and see which amenities you’re missing.
