How to Market Your Foxhole Listing & Price It Like a Pro
Your listing is live. That’s good. But now it’s time to get serious. Bookings don’t just fall out of the sky — they go to the hosts who know how to market smart, price fairly, and show up like a professional.
Here’s exactly how to drive traffic, convert views into bookings, and maximize your income while serving the military community.
1. Make Your Listing Actually Worth Booking
Your title, photos, and description are your first impression. If they’re weak, nobody clicks. If they’re sharp, bookings follow.
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Use a strong, searchable title.
“TDY Guesthouse Near Fort Moore | Veteran-Owned & Pet Friendly” beats “Charming Bungalow” every time. -
Write like a human.
Don’t copy-paste from Zillow. Talk to your guests. Mention the gate you’re near. Talk about gear storage. Say why your space is military-friendly. -
Use exactly 10 photos.
We cap it at 10 for a reason: the military doesn’t need 47 angles of your soap dish.
Show: Living room, bedrooms, kitchen, bathrooms, exterior, and any standout features.
Shoot during the day. Use natural light. Declutter like the First Sergeant’s inspecting.
2. Promote It Like It’s a Business (Because It Is)
Yes, Foxhole runs paid ads. Yes, we’ll post you on social.
But if you’re waiting around for us to build your business — good luck.
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Post your listing on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.
Tag Foxhole and we’ll amplify it. -
Join local PCS & TDY groups.
Drop your listing in Fort Bragg, Fort Bliss, Fort Moore, and Hawaii military housing groups. -
Leverage your network.
Tell your unit. Print flyers. Wear your Foxhole shirt. This is your storefront. -
Ask for reviews.
After every guest. Don’t be weird about it. Just say:
“If you had a good stay, I’d really appreciate a review — it helps other service members find solid places to stay.”
3. Price It Right (Not Like a Tourist Trap)
Here’s how Foxhole’s pricing works — straight from the source:
Short-Term Example (Under 28 Days)
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Guest books your place for $100/night
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Foxhole takes a 10% Host Fee → You get $90
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Guest pays $100 flat (no guest service fee)
Want to offset the 10%? Set your price at $107–$110/night
The guest still saves 10–17% vs Airbnb, and you make the same or more.
Long-Term Example (28+ Days)
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Guest books your place for $1,200/month
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Foxhole charges a one-time 15% Finder’s Fee on first month only → You get $1,020
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Every month after, you keep 100% of rent. Every penny.
Foxhole only takes $180 once. No monthly platform fees. No auto-renewed gouging.
Compare that to other platform’s 3%–10% every month and it’s not even close.
4. Timing is Everything
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Peak PCS season: May–September. Raise rates slightly.
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TDY spikes: Year-round for courses like BOLC, CCC, ALC. These guests want stability — offer a long-term discount (10% weekly, 20% monthly).
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Military events: Balls, homecomings, graduations = high demand.
Keep your calendar updated and visible. If you disappear for 3 months, don’t act surprised when you don’t get bookings.
5. Set Clean Boundaries & Systems
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Use self check-in: Smart lock, key box — nobody wants to coordinate keys at 2300 after a PCS drive.
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Offer early check-in/late check-out options: Just set expectations clearly.
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Charge a reasonable cleaning fee: $40–$80 depending on size. Not $200. You’re not a resort.
Final Word: The Best Hosts Market Hard & Price Smart
You’re on a verified military-only platform. No fake accounts. No “hosts” with burner emails. Just real service members looking for a real place to stay.
So set your price right. Promote your listing. Ask for help if you need it.
And remember: Foxhole’s job is to support you — not run your business.
You’re a host. You’re a professional. Act like it.
