What is the Top Spot badge?

The Top Spot badge recognizes Sniffspot’s highest-performing spots — those that consistently provide an amazing experience that guests want to return to again and again.

Top Spots are trusted by guests for their:

Great experiences
Reliable hosting

The Top Spot badge appears on your listing in search results and on your spot page to help guests quickly identify outstanding spots.

Why becoming a Top Spot matters

Top Spots often benefit from:

Increased guest trust
More repeat bookings
Better visibility on Sniffspot
Stronger long-term earnings

Many Top Spots build loyal communities of repeat guests who return regularly.

How to qualify for the Top Spot badge

To qualify, your spot must have both:

A 1.2 repeat rate

This means that for every 10 guests who visit your spot, at least 2 return for another visit.

This is measured over the last 60 days.

Repeat guests are one of the strongest signs that guests love your spot experience.

10 unique guests

Your spot must also have at least 10 different guests visit within the last year.

This helps ensure your spot is consistently attracting new guests.

How hosts typically become Top Spots

Top Spots usually focus on a few key areas:

Great guest experiences

Guests are more likely to return when spots are:

Clean
Safe
Comfortable
Easy to access
Well communicated

Strong listings

Top-performing spots often include:

10+ photos
Popular amenities
Detailed descriptions
Clear instructions

Reliable availability

Guests are more likely to become repeat customers when they can reliably rebook your spot.

Thoughtful touches

Small details can make a big difference:

Water bowls
Seating
Shade
Welcome signs
Toys
Privacy barriers

How to track your Top Spot progress

To see your current progress:

Log into your account
Click “Your spots”
Select the spot you want to review
Choose “Spot performance”

You’ll see your progress toward:

Repeat rate
Unique guests
Other key spot metrics

Fastest ways to improve your Top Spot progress

If you want to improve quickly, start here:

Add more photos
Improve your amenities
Keep your calendar updated
Encourage guests to leave reviews
Follow up with happy guests
Focus on repeat visits

Many successful hosts improve gradually over time rather than all at once.

Pro tip

The most successful hosts think long-term. Every great guest experience increases the chance of repeat bookings, stronger reviews, and eventually becoming a Top Spot.

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