Rent out your Tiny House.

Explain the floor plan as a layout, not as a promise of floor space

Start with a brief description of the living areas. Are the kitchen, seating area and bed in an open-plan space, or is there an additional sleeping area? Which areas can be used at the same time? Simply stating the floor area does not answer these questions. Guests can plan better if you describe how two or more people can move about the house in the morning and which routes remain clear.

Show furniture in use too. A folded-out table, an opened sofa bed or a ladder can alter the available space. Take at least one photograph of such an everyday situation. This is particularly helpful for longer trips with more luggage. A clever piece of furniture is only an advantage for guests if they understand how to use it and how much space it takes up.

Sleeping arrangements require more explanation than just a photo of a bed

If your Tiny House has a raised sleeping area, describe how to access it and the usable headroom there. Is it a fixed staircase, a steep flight of steps or a ladder? Where can you stand upright, and where can you only sit? A photo taken from above can make the space look more spacious and obscure these differences. You should therefore show both the access point and the sleeping area from a clear perspective.

State the bed dimensions and explain whether both sides are accessible. Anyone who needs to use the toilet at night should be able to assess the route in advance. A general statement such as ‘suitable for everyone’ does not replace this information. If you offer additional sleeping spaces in the living area, also describe what will no longer be usable at night and how the room is rearranged in the morning.

A small kitchen should promise exactly what it can deliver

Describe cooking facilities based on the appliances, worktop space and crockery available. Two hotplates, a small fridge and a kettle are different from a kitchen with an oven. Both can be suitable for a stay. State the actual facilities available, rather than generically describing a compact kitchenette as ‘fully equipped’. Also show where guests can eat if the outdoor area cannot be used in the event of rain.

Storage is a key comfort consideration in a tiny house. Where do shoes go, where do jackets hang, and how much storage space is left for personal belongings? Don’t fill the cupboards completely with decorations just for the photos. If guests bring their own food, they’ll need easily accessible shelves. A tidy space not only looks pleasant in photos, but also helps guests to make the most of the small space in a relaxed way during their stay.

Describe the water, bathroom and temperature without using buzzwords

Guests should be able to tell whether the bathroom is inside the property and what facilities are available. For unusual toilet or water systems, a brief, clear explanation is helpful. Only use terms such as ‘self-sufficient’ if you then go on to describe what this means for the stay. This must not give rise to expectations of unlimited supplies that your actual system cannot fulfil.

Heating, ventilation and sun protection also deserve special attention. Large windows can be beautiful whilst also affecting the rhythm of the day inside the property. Describe the existing facilities for the seasons in which you are offering your property. A small wooden house is not automatically sustainable or equally comfortable in every climate. Stick to verifiable features rather than inferring general characteristics from its design and size.

• Clearly show access and the height of the sleeping area.
• Specify cooking appliances and usable worktop space.
• Provide storage space for bags, clothes and food.
• Explain specialised utility systems in everyday language.

The tiny house comes with a honestly presented surrounding area

Is the Tiny House in your own garden, in a small complex or on a separate plot of land? Show this in your photos. Guests want to know whether a path runs directly past the window and what outdoor areas are available to them. A wide view in one direction does not automatically mean that the house is secluded on all sides.

Explain how guests will arrive with their luggage and the distance between the car park and the entrance. The terrace, seating area and garden should correspond to the actual scope of use. If wheels are visible underneath the house, state clearly whether it will remain firmly in place throughout the stay. The fact that the structure is mobile does not imply that guests can drive it, nor does it replace the need to clarify its use on site.

Provide a clear scale for small spaces

Take photographs of the tiny house in a sequence that follows a tour of the property. After the exterior and entrance, show the living area, kitchen, bathroom and sleeping area. Leave doors and furniture exactly as guests would actually find them. Extreme wide-angle shots may make a small room appear larger, but they do little to answer the question of whether a person can comfortably walk past the bed or the table.

Add specific measurements where relevant to the property’s use. This might include a low sleeping area or a narrow passageway. Don’t just show the side with the best view; show the functional areas too. Guests who deliberately choose to live in a small space do not need the illusion of a large house, but rather a clear idea of how your small house is laid out.

Try out the stay before you describe it

A trial stay with the intended number of guests often reveals more than a long list of facilities. Prepare a simple meal, set up the sleeping arrangements and, whilst doing so, open the cupboards that guests will use. Check which steps require an explanation. A brief set of instructions in the right place is more helpful than expecting new guests to understand every space-saving solution straight away.

Next, check the requirements for letting at your specific location and keep your description up to date. You can list your Tiny House free of charge in the hosts’ area at BookNoFees. Be sure to highlight the ways in which you make good use of the available space. An honest description helps guests understand whether the proximity of the living areas and the limited storage space will suit their stay.