Listing - Descriptions

Quick answer: Use the Descriptions page to explain what daily life at the property and in the neighborhood feels like. Write clear, honest copy that helps residents decide if the home, location, and community fit their stay.

What the Descriptions page controls

The Descriptions page controls the main public copy residents read before they send a request or book. It should explain the property, shared spaces, room experience, neighborhood, and practical location benefits.

Descriptions also give Coliving.com and Fin enough context to answer resident questions accurately. Short or vague descriptions usually create more messages and lower resident confidence.

Before you start

Prepare these details before writing:

What makes the property useful or different
Shared spaces residents can access
Work areas, kitchens, bathrooms, outdoor areas, and community spaces
The type of resident who usually fits well
Nearby transport, groceries, cafes, parks, gyms, coworking, universities, or business districts
Any important location context residents should know before booking

Write the property description

Describe what residents can expect from the home. Focus on daily life, not sales copy.

Useful details include:

What the bedrooms and shared spaces are like
Whether the home is quiet, social, work-focused, or community-oriented
What amenities residents use most
Whether cleaning, events, workspaces, or services are included
What kind of stay the property is best suited for

Use short paragraphs. Aim for enough detail that a resident can picture the stay without needing to ask basic questions.

Property description

Lead with the details residents care about most: space, cleanliness, work areas, community vibe, location convenience, and included amenities.

Good example:

A bright shared home for remote workers and students, with a fully equipped kitchen, weekly cleaning, a quiet coworking room, and regular community dinners. Residents usually stay for several months and use the home as a comfortable base while working or studying in Lisbon.

Avoid:

Best coliving in the city. Contact us now for a special deal.

Neighborhood description

Explain what the surrounding area is like and why it works for monthly stays.

Mention transport, grocery stores, cafes, parks, coworking spaces, nightlife, gyms, universities, business districts, or other useful nearby points. Be specific enough that a resident can picture daily life there.

Keep private details out

Do not add company names, direct contact details, websites, social handles, door codes, exact unit access instructions, or anything residents should only receive after booking.

Keeping contact and private details out of descriptions protects residents, hosts, and the booking process.

Published listing corrections

If the listing is already published, some text may be read-only until you request a correction. Use the correction action on the page, explain the updated text clearly, and wait for approval where required.

Common mistakes to avoid

Avoid these issues before saving:

Writing only one or two generic sentences
Repeating the same copy across different properties
Making claims the photos or amenities do not support
Adding contact details, websites, or social handles
Describing the neighborhood too broadly, such as only naming the city
Forgetting to mention important context like noise, hills, stairs, or transport distance