Thousands of you use Airbnb for extended stays, but it's hard to compare listings when everything has 4.5-stars. Orca Score instantly ranks listings based on amenities for extended stays so you can compare amenities before booking.
Hey PH Community!
I never thought we’d make this tool public, we actually built it for our own internal use, but our Members found it so valuable that we wanted to release it to the remote work community publicly.
For months (before starting Orca), @atneik and I were living out of Airbnbs, booking multiple months at a time. To find good/reliable listings, we spent dozens of hours scrolling through photos, reading descriptions, and looking through amenities that you can’t actually filter by. It was a huge pain.
Eventually we launched Orca so we never had to stay in a bad unit again — soon thereafter we built the Score tool to help our members assess listings in destinations we hadn’t launched yet. Our members found it insanely valuable, we were a bit shocked, and so we decided to engage the whole community of remote workers with this valuable tool.
The Orca Score instantly checks listings for the amenities that matter for extended stays: verified wifi, kitchen essentials, laundry machine, etc. It’s really hard to compare listings when everything has 4.5-stars, but our 100-point system makes it way easier to compare apples to apples.
I hope you find it as valuable as we do! Don't forget to follow me, Orca, and Orca Score on X!
Thanks for your feedback and trying it out,
Devan
The Orca Score for Airbnb is a revolutionary tool that empowers travelers to make informed decisions about their accommodations by instantly ranking any Airbnb listing before booking. This innovative scoring system has been designed to provide potential guests with valuable insights into the quality, safety, and overall desirability of a particular Airbnb property.
The Orca Score leverages advanced algorithms and a comprehensive set of criteria to evaluate and rate Airbnb listings. These criteria encompass a wide range of factors that travelers typically consider when choosing a place to stay, including:
Location: The score takes into account the property's proximity to key attractions, public transportation, and the overall safety of the neighborhood.
Cleanliness: It assesses the cleanliness of the property based on user reviews, photos, and cleanliness standards set by Airbnb.
Amenities: The score considers the availability and quality of amenities such as Wi-Fi, parking, kitchen facilities, and more.
Host Responsiveness: It evaluates the responsiveness and reliability of the host, as timely communication can greatly enhance the guest experience.
Pricing: The Orca Score takes into account the property's pricing in comparison to similar listings in the area, ensuring travelers get good value for their money.
Guest Reviews: It aggregates and analyzes guest reviews, providing a snapshot of the overall guest satisfaction level.
Safety: Safety is a paramount concern, and the Orca Score assesses factors such as the presence of smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and other safety features.
Unique Features: Special features that make a property stand out, such as a hot tub, pool, or stunning views, are also considered.
By considering all of these factors and more, the Orca Score condenses a complex array of information into a simple, easily digestible numerical rating. Travelers can quickly assess the quality and suitability of an Airbnb listing, helping them make confident choices that align with their preferences and needs.
In a world where travelers are inundated with choices, the Orca Score for Airbnb offers a valuable shortcut to finding the perfect accommodation. Whether you're planning a business trip, a family vacation, or a romantic getaway, this powerful tool ensures that you can book with confidence, knowing that your chosen Airbnb listing meets your expectations. Make your next Airbnb booking experience smarter and more efficient with the Orca Score – the key to unlocking the ideal travel experience.
highly recommended! Very useful tool for professional tourists or digital nomads
I personally know one of the founders and @atneik is a great human.
Orca Score for Airbnb enhances trust in the sharing economy. What inspired its development?
I'm curious about Orca Score's accuracy. How does it ensure reliable information for users?
Orca Score for Airbnb provides valuable insights. Can you share a success story from a user?
Congratulations on Orca Score for Airbnb! What data sources are used to calculate the Orca Score?
Orca Score for Airbnb is intriguing! How does it help hosts and guests make informed decisions?
Incredible!! Can't count the times anymore that AirBNB has let me down. Super excited to become an Orca member! big congrats!! @devansood and @atneik
This is going to be short and sweet:
Airbnb's way of checking listings sucks. The only way to learn this is by going through a multitude of horrible experiences with them. Their customer support is great, but I much rather just have peace of mind after I travel for 18 hours straight than some vouchers after I got screwed.
Thanks for creating this, Devan!
This is a game-changer! (maybe as people rank abnbs they're also getting listed on a page with their scores, for easy search? which can then of course become an Orca user acquisition strategy ...)
Very interesting concept, will give it a try! Good luck on the launch and wishing you continued success.
Orca Score for Airbnb is a game-changer for both hosts and guests on the platform!
I'm excited to see how Orca Score will elevate the Airbnb experience for both hosts and guests. Kudos to the team behind this 🎉
I use AirBnB very often and my big concern is that I can't sort by rating (as you can do in Booking). Your solution also looks interesting. i will definitely try it!
Oh wow, this is great! and very much needed! Can say how many times have stayed at an Airbnb that had 1 fork and no knives, pots, or pans. Or you show up there is a TV but it doesn't have a remote. This should be a game-changer, congrats on the launch and best of luck guys!
What’s up PHers,
Just four weeks after launching Orca Pass to the world, we bring you our newest tool: Orca Score. As @devansood mentioned, we quickly grew tired of spending dozens of hours looking for the best listings, so we built the Orca Score to help us find better listings faster.
We’re so excited for you to try it out, I’ve got a good feeling that you’ll find it super helpful in your search too. Whenever you’re ready, you can become an Orca Member to get access to the best listings in the world at exclusively low prices.
Thanks for checking out our launch today!
Aniket
Looks sweet. Will there be a Chrome Extension to use it while having the Airbnb web app open?
About Orca Score for Airbnb on Product Hunt
“Instantly rank any Airbnb listing before booking”
Orca Score for Airbnb launched on Product Hunt on September 5th, 2023 and earned 171 upvotes and 33 comments, placing #18 on the daily leaderboard. Thousands of you use Airbnb for extended stays, but it's hard to compare listings when everything has 4.5-stars. Orca Score instantly ranks listings based on amenities for extended stays so you can compare amenities before booking.
Orca Score for Airbnb was featured in Travel (42.1k followers), Tech (621.6k followers), Vacation (7.3k followers) and Remote Work (4k followers) on Product Hunt. Together, these topics include over 175.1k products, making this a competitive space to launch in.
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Orca Score for Airbnb was hunted by Devan Sood. A “hunter” on Product Hunt is the community member who submits a product to the platform — uploading the images, the link, and tagging the makers behind it. Hunters typically write the first comment explaining why a product is worth attention, and their followers are notified the moment they post. Around 79% of featured launches on Product Hunt are self-hunted by their makers, but a well-known hunter still acts as a signal of quality to the rest of the community. See the full all-time top hunters leaderboard to discover who is shaping the Product Hunt ecosystem.
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