Many of our visitors search using our specific holiday themes - such as family friendly, pet friendly, romantic, luxury and so on. After you've checked which of these themes your property is listed under (and made sure they all apply), you should check the Descriptions tab to make sure you're really selling your property for the themes that do apply.

Some suggestions for things you could include in the description field for your listing:

If your property is listed as ACCESSIBLE

• You need to indicate if there are any steps, anywhere, that may impede the use of a walking frame and/or wheelchair in the accommodation, or in common areas
• Is the reception area accessible?
• Is the shower accessible (no step in)
• Are benches/washbasins recessed underneath for wheelchair users?
• Are mirrors at wheelchair height?
• Is the shower rose hand-held and what sort of taps are installed (mixer/levers are easiest)? 
• Could shower and bedroom accommodate a hoist?
• Are telephone and light switches accessible (not high up on wall!)
• What is the bed configuration (switches, phone easily reachable, space around bed)
• Door width and benchtop heights can be useful for wheelchair users
• Aircon/heating arrangements - are the controls at wheelchair height?
• Lighting (for vision impaired; needs to be bright and easily accessible)
• Circulation space (for wheelchairs)
• Signage (for disabled access areas)
• Path surfaces (rough gravel not good!)
• Indicate if you adhere to the appropriate standards
• Indicate where common areas or rooms are accessed by ramps
• How many individually rentable units are there that are accessible?
• Do you have rails, seats, anti-slip mats etc in the bathroom
• Does your television have text captions for the sight and hearing impaired?
• What is the proximity of accessible parking to the accommodation?
• Are there local activities, or activities on your property that are also accessible?

More information on Accessible listings can be found at http://www.takeabreak.com.au/missedbusiness.htm 
http://www.access.asn.au/
Information on AS1428 Wheelchair Independent Access Checklist

If your property is listed as PET FRIENDLY

• Are pets allowed indoors as well as out?
• Is your backyard fenced?
• How large is the backyard
• If pets are only allowed outdoors is there are covered and/or shaded area for them
• Do you supply water and food bowls?
• What are the sleeping arrangements for pets?
• Are there nearby dog friendly parks and/or beaches?
• How many pets do you allow at once?
• Do you supply 'welcome treats' for pets?

• Are dogs toys supplied?

• Do you provide pooper scoopers and bags

• Do you have a grassed area?

If your property is listed as FAMILY FRIENDLY

• Do children attract a discounted rate?
• Do you have a portacot (if more than one how many)?
• Do you provide a high chair?
• Do you have childrens plastic cups, plates, knives, forks etc?
• Do you have childrens games/videos etc, if so for what age groups?
• Do you have a games room suitable for children? (what age groups)
• Are there local activities, or activities on your property that are suitable for children?
• Do you have a playground on your property, or is there one nearby?
• Do you have a fenced/safe backyard for children?
• Do you have a kids club or can you assist in arranging babysitting?

Other suggestions for child/family friendly properties that  you could mention in your listing:

• Farm animals/Farm tours
• Bath, washing/drying facilities
• Bush/acreage to play
• Multiple living areas/tv’s
• Spa
• Swimming pools/beachfront (no driving required)
• Kids menu
• Playpen, bibs, baby monitors, stair gates, bedrails for toddler beds
• Xbox, Playstation, Nintendo, Foxtel/Austar
• Cinema/videos supplied or available for hire
• Beach equipment/outdoor games (rackets, balls, sporting equip), bikes
• Cubby house
• Dressing gowns and slippers
• Family fun packages wih passes to local activities
• Prams
• Children’s sized furniture (table and chairs)
• Early checkin, late checkout
• Pool table, tennis court, basketball hoop, trampoline

If your property is listed as ROMANTIC

• What is it about your property that makes it romantic (e.g. secluded, you can see the stars).
• What special facilities do you have that make for a romantic weekend (e.g. spa, massages).
• Do you supply added touches such as champagne/sparkling wine/chocolates/fresh fruit on arrival
• Do you have fresh flowers, bathroom extras, quality linen
• Do you have Do Not  Disturb signs?
• What is the level of privacy?
• Do you have optional hampers provided ie cheese hampers, breakfast hampers, champagne/chocolate hampers
• Why is the ambiance romantic?
• Do you have a selection of music?

If your property is listed as LUXURY

• What is it about your property that makes it luxury (e.g. fully serviced, 4 star or above AAA rating).
• What special facilities do you have that add to the luxury? (e.g. spa, massages).
• What added touches do you supply that a standard property would not (e.g. king size beds in all rooms, ensuites in all rooms)
• Is high quality linen provided?

If your property is listed as BEACH

• How close to the beach are you? What is the actual distance? Can you walk to the beach or do you need to drive?
• Which beach(es) are you close to?
• Are they patrolled beaches?
• Are they accessible by 2WD or 4WD only?
• Are they surf beaches or flatwater?
• Are they suitable for children, surfing, windsurfing, pets etc?

If your property is listed as pertaining to a SPECIFIC ACTIVITY (fishing, windsurfing, diving, bushwalking etc)

• Do you have that activity on your property?
• Can you book guests into activities with local operators?
• Is the activity available for the guest to book themselves into locally?
• How close to the activity is your property (e.g. 5 mins drive, 5km etc)
• Is the activity 'famous' locally e.g. your property is located near a famous windsurfing beach.
• Do you have facilities for the storage of equipment related to the activity?
• Do you provide information on local activities ie brochures at the front office?
• Do you have seasonal activities if so what is the best season?
  

EXTRA FOR OPERATORS [NOTE: we have a lot of feed back relating to the below points]

When you are listing facilities ensure they are facilities within the actual complex i.e. stating that you have tennis courts and laundry facilities when in fact they are across the road, this may amount to false advertising. The the facility is listed nearby, please state this in your listing.

Also if you state that you provide food ie buffet breakfast, please look over the commonly accepted food standards to ensure you are meeting the correct and acceptable standards.

Feel free to send us additional suggestions at suggest@takeabreak.com.au and we'll add them to the list.