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Step one: define the space and its limits
Start with facts a guest cannot guess: dimensions, ceiling height, maximum capacity, floor surface, access route, parking, restrooms and noise limits. Photograph the room in daylight from the doorway and from each corner, then add one image of the entrance. Worked example: a ground-floor studio of forty square meters, step-free entry, room for twenty standing guests, no amplified music after nine in the evening. Writing these limits first prevents mismatched requests and reduces back-and-forth, because guests can screen themselves before they ever send a message.
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Step two: set uses, hours and price
Decide which activities you welcome and which you do not, then state available windows and a simple price structure. In the studio example, the owner permits workshops, photo shoots and small gatherings, offers weekday blocks of three hours and charges an hourly rate with a cleaning fee for events. Include setup and teardown time inside the booking so the schedule is realistic. Mention what is included, such as tables, chairs, wireless internet and lighting. Clear pricing and inclusions help guests compare options and make the first message more specific, which saves time for everyone involved.
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Step three: write rules and a request process
Finish by explaining how booking works: what details you need, how fast you reply, deposit expectations, cancellation terms and check-in instructions. The studio owner asks for the activity, headcount and preferred date, replies within a day and confirms with arrival directions and a short house checklist. Add a line on insurance or permits only as a reminder to check local requirements, not as legal advice. Review the listing as a guest would, then update it after the first few bookings, since real questions reveal what the description still leaves out.