CASE STUDY
How a Boutique Vacation Rental Outranked Airbnb on Google
Client: La Flânerie, Euzet-les-Bains, France
Service: The Hero's Map™ Method
Delivered by: Gaby Martin, Maquette Works
Disciplines: Website Strategy · Content Architecture · Claude AI
Uzès is one of southern France's most sought-after destinations, drawing thousands of visitors annually. For accommodation searches, Google's first page is typically dominated by major OTAs like Airbnb and Booking.com, leaving independent properties invisible to potential guests.
La Flânerie needed to capture direct booking traffic without competing on OTA advertising budgets.
Using The Hero's Map™ Method, Maquette Works identified a high-intent search opportunity and built a targeted content strategy positioning La Flânerie as the authoritative result — ahead of the platforms that usually own that space.
No paid advertising. No OTA dependency. Just strategic content positioning.
Google request:
The Hero's Map™ Method is a series of interconnected frameworks. This case study demonstrates one application. The possibilities are considerably broader.
Google Search — "place to stay with a dog near Uzès" — Position No.1 AI Overview & Organic Search — 2 March 2026
“La Flânerie now captures visibility that major OTAs typically own, without paid advertising.”
The page below is the guest-facing landing page that secured these rankings. It demonstrates how content strategy, page structure, and conversion design work together to deliver measurable search results.
Everything below is the actual guest-facing page your potential guests would see.
The content, structure, CTAs and conversion design are all live and functional.
DEMO LANDING PAGE
Your Dog-Friendly Holiday Accommodation near Uzès!
Dreaming of a vacation where your dog can enjoy as much as you do?
Discover the charm of Uzès and Euzet-les-Bains in Southern France, a haven for dog lovers. Enjoy the local cafés, restaurants, and shops that warmly welcome dogs, and explore scenic trails through vineyards and rolling hills.
From leisurely walks to adventurous hikes in the Cévennes mountains, there’s something for every dog's taste.
La Flânerie - A rustic-chic holiday destination for you and your dog. 🐾
Ready to plan a memorable trip for you and your four-legged flâneur?
Fill out our enquiry form to start your adventure!
Dear Pet Owner
Before you book your stay with us please take a few moments to fill out this preliminary dog enquiry form below so that we can establish if we are a good fit for your requirements.
Only one small dog per booking is accepted. We regret that we are unable to consider other pet types.
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Preliminary Dog Enquiry
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The pet owner agrees to pay a non-refundable pet fee in addition to the standard rental fee.
The pet owner verifies that their pet is under 10kg, and agrees to provide proof of up-to-date vaccinations and flea/tick prevention, if requested.
The pet owner agrees to keep their pet off the furniture and bedding. If pet hair and marks are found on the bedding or soft furnishings the host can charge an additional cleaning fee. Please bring your own dog bed.
The pet owner agrees to not leave their pet unattended in the property. The host has the right to enter the property and to charge for pet-sitting services if there are concerns about the health or welfare of any animal.
The pet owner agrees to be responsible for any damage caused by their pet to the vacation rental or its furnishings, and the pet owner agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the vacation rental owner from any liability, claim, or expense arising from their pet's behaviour while on the premises.
The pet owner agrees to remove their pet from the vacation rental if their pet is causing a disturbance or damage to the property.
The pet owner agrees that the host is not responsible for any injuries to the pet while on the premises.
A sheltered enclosed courtyard is available for the enjoyment of our guests and dogs. The pet owner agrees that the courtyard is not a replacement for his dog’s usual exercise needs, and will ensure that their dog does not poop or urinate in the courtyard.
Pet owner agrees to respect our neighbours and the natural beauty of the area and to dispose of waste appropriately.
Pets will only be allowed if host has provided prior agreement. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of your booking.
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Updated 20/7/2025
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