AirBnB
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Host said I can’t stay in AirBnB I booked but hasn’t canceled
Title: Navigating an Uncancelled Airbnb Booking: What to Do When a Host Says Your Stay Is No Longer Available A recent experience highlights a common issue travelers may face when booked accommodations fall through. Here’s a practical, professional summary of what happened and how to handle it, along with steps you can take to protect…
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NYC stay just cancelled, can someone explain the new rules to me?
NYC Stay Cancelled? Understanding the Latest Airbnb Regulations and What It Means for Guests A recent message from a host highlights growing changes in New York City’s short-term rental landscape. The host wrote: “Hi. I need to pull my listing because I don’t have the proper requirements for the new Airbnb rules. Would you mind…
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What is the craziest thing a guest has asked for at check-in?
What’s the Most Bizarre Request from a Check-In? For hosts, what’s the strangest thing a guest has asked for at check-in? Here’s one that stuck with me: a family of three arrived, and the husband walked inside asking where the rental car desk was. In my home. He seemed to expect there to be a…
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Thoughts on fees not making AirBnB worth it anymore?
Title: Are Fees Keeping Airbnb from Delivering Great Value Anymore? Overview As travel patterns evolve, travelers are re-evaluating the overall cost and value of using Airbnb. While the platform once offered the appeal of renting an entire apartment at hotel-like prices, a growing stack of fees in recent years has shifted the math for many…
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My family is staying in an Airbnb for a month and just found out the host, that lives in the attached unit, is a convicted sex offender.
Title: Navigating a Safety Crisis as a Family Stays in an Airbnb: What You Can Do When a Host Isn’t Safe A family-friendly getaway can quickly turn into a high-stress safety challenge when concerns about a host arise. This article recasts a recent real-world experience into a professional, practical guide for guests who discover troubling…
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Am I overreacting? Staying with a new host next week, she’s only done this for a month. Some red flags.
Title: Should I Seek a Refund? Navigating a Pool-Access Situation with a New Host If you’ve ever booked a short-term stay with the expectation of certain amenities, only to encounter unexpected restrictions, you’re not alone. Here’s a thoughtful, professional take on a recent experience and how to approach it. The scenario – The property had…
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WSJ: Airbnb to Make Cleaning Fees Clearer on Searches After Customer Complaints
Airbnb Improves Transparency: Cleaning Fees to Be clearer in Searches and More Pricing Details Rolled into Listings Overview A major shift in how Airbnb presents pricing is underway, aiming to address long-standing guest concerns about hidden or unclear cleaning fees. Beginning in December, guests will be able to filter search results by the total cost…
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Lost $1500 booking with Airbnb instead of booking directly with the hotel [FL, USA]
Title: How Booking Directly with Hotels Can Save You Big: A Florida Experience In Florida, a traveler recently shared a cautionary tale about the financial impact of using third-party platforms for lodging. While finishing a vacation stretch from the Florida Keys to Miami, the guest encountered a surprising realization at check-in: the room had been…
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Guests: Please Please PLEASE read all of the listing details and look at all of the photos BEFORE booking!
Title: Guests: Please Read All Listing Details and View Every Photo Before Booking Booking a stay requires more than a quick glance at the first few images. Thoroughly review the entire photo gallery, read the complete listing details, and familiarize yourself with the house rules and cancellation policy before you confirm your reservation. If you…
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Pulled into our AirBnB and someone was staying there.
Title: A Frustrating Airbnb Mix-Up: When the Calendar Wasn’t Blocked and the Stay Went Wrong We recently treated ourselves to a beautiful getaway and chose a high-end rental to celebrate after a difficult few months. After an eight-hour drive, we arrived at the home we had booked for five days, excited for a relaxing stay.…