✅Spaces displaying the marque self-certify as being invested into their community — making themselves recognisable as supporting their members and guests together as a community, not just a space.

Simply:

• tell us details for your space
• must offer mixed duration stays (month-to-month or under), have a shared kitchen and living spaces, with at least 6 rooms (some exceptions)
• we'll issue your marque image to add to your site, upgrading your listing with a hilight; you may also qualify for a star classifcation

🙌We plan for this site to become a platform co-op in which operators and users alike have a say in its features and management for our mutual benefits — we look forward to your participation in helping shape what we can do together!

We do have some tips…

For the best experience on your site, show:

• your pricing with a from xxx per week / xxx per month on your landing page
• photos for each of your common spaces — show off how everything is
• workspace facilities — is it a dining table, proper desks, are there ergo chairs; plus your internet speed (test; both up and down)
• how far are food shops/market, restaurants, the outdoors (parks, beaches, hikes) and activities/sights
• how to reach you by transit, else if you offer a pickup from the station or airport
• how many rooms you have, and some details of the different types (ensuite, studios, doubles, dorms, pods/capsules, 'premium', basic?)
• your next availability 👍 maybe indicating for how long (ideally using an automated integration; we're planning a booking/property management system with this, else don't forget to keep it up to date)
• if you offer shared rooms: a room with two seperate beds is called a 'twin' room, two beds above each other are bunk beds, and more than two beds is usually a 'dormitory'; only use 'double' if a double-bed or double room having a big bed (140cm+) for either private single or double occupancy

For the best community experience:

• always onboard new members when they arrive, introducing the common spaces and how to look after them, plus…
• if you use a volunteer community manager/facilitator, offer them training and guidance (e.g. become a member of the Coliving Hub association or other groups that share best practices); inexperienced volunteers may badly affect community (resulting in bad reviews) unless they make up for it with their energy, involvement and support of the community 😉
• have a physical place to share event ideas amongst members (such as a blackboard on a wall) in a common accessed area 👏
• use a commonly accessible community chat tool (e.g. Whatsapp, even just an email list; Telegram or Slack may not be common!) 👍

Add your space:

• to Google maps (required for inclusion on our map, though you can ask us to use only your position if you prefer to be semi-private†), with photos; and do encourage guests to leave reviews (but don't pester them!); †it is nonetheless possible to add but hide your business on the map still allowing directions and reviews
• to OpenStreetMap and Apple Maps
• as a checkin location on Facebook (page with location address, not a personal profile) for user tagging on instagram, and for reviews