When setting up your listing on Hipcamp, you’ll come across two important concepts: Property and Site. Understanding the difference between them is key to setting up your listing information correctly and maximizing your bookings.
What is a Property?
A Property on Hipcamp refers to the entire piece of land where you host campers. This could be a farm, vineyard, a campground, or any other type of land that you’re opening up for outdoor stays.
Think of it as the umbrella under which all your campsites, glamping setups, or RV spots exist. Your Property listing is where you provide general information about your land, such as the name of your property, a description of its features, and photos of the overall space.
Example: If you own a 100-acre farm and decide to welcome campers, your farm would be the Property on Hipcamp.
What is a Site?
A Site is a specific area within your Property where campers will stay. You can have multiple Sites within a single Property. Each Site represents an individual booking option and may have different pricing, accommodation types, and amenities.
Sites can be:
- Tent camping areas (e.g. a meadow clearing or a designated field)
- Glamping setups (e.g. bell tents, yurts, A-frame cabins)
- RV parking spots (e.g. gravel pads with hookups or boondocking spaces)
Each Site has its own details, including:
- A unique name and description
- Specific pricing
- Capacity (how many people can stay at once)
- Rules
- Availability and booking settings
Example: If your 100-acre farm has three different camping spots—a tent site near the river, an RV site with electric hookups, and a luxury yurt—you would create three Sites within your Property.
What If I Only Have One Site?
If you only have one Site on your Property, that’s completely fine! You will still need to create a Property first and complete the Property details. Then set up your single Site within that Property. Even if you have just one Site, setting it up correctly ensures that campers can find and book your offering with all the necessary details.
For example, if you have a single glamping cabin on a small piece of land, you would create:
- A Property listing that describes the overall setting (e.g. woodland retreat, epic views, 10 minute's from great hiking trails etc.).
- A Site listing that details the accommodation itself (e.g. "The Cozy Woodland Cabin", sleeps 4 people, double bed, composting toilet, etc).
Why Does This Matter?
When setting up your listing, think of your Property as your land’s homepage and each Site as an individual accommodation option they can book. Setting up your listing with the correct Property and Site structure helps:
- Improve search visibility: Campers can filter by Site types and amenities to find what suits them best.
- Simplify bookings: Each Site has its own calendar, so you can manage availability more easily.
- Enhance guest experience: Providing detailed Site descriptions, including specific amenities and layout details, helps campers know exactly what to expect.
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