AirBnB
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My Experience Getting My Booking Canceled at the Last Minute
Title: How I Navigated a Last-Minute Airbnb Cancellation and Found Support When I booked an Airbnb for a big event in a different city, I expected a smooth experience. About two weeks before the trip, the host reached out with a price increase of $100 per night due to the event, offering me two choices:…
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Paid for an Airbnb, now told I need to pay $1000/day deposit for “luxurious amenities” or no entry,
Title: After Booking an Airbnb, I’m Asked for a $1,000 Daily Deposit for “Luxurious Amenities” or Lose Entry I recently booked an Airbnb, with the total coming to about $150 per night plus a cleaning fee since it’s a new listing. Shortly after payment, the host contacted me with a demand: a $1,000 deposit (0%…
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Hosts: how do you deal with guests who are still at your listing after check out?
Title: How Hosts Should Handle Guests Who Remain at the Listing After Checkout Running a smooth transition between guests is a common challenge for property hosts, and dealing with late departures can be stressful. Recently, I encountered two situations where I arrived to clean an apartment about 15 minutes after the official checkout time, only…
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A lot of tension right now between guests and hosts. Let’s put everything into perspective: the hate should be entirely directed toward Airbnb
Title: Reframing Cancellations in the Airbnb Ecosystem: Who Should Bear the Loss? In the current climate, tensions run high between guests and hosts. To gain perspective, it’s important to examine who bears responsibility for the widespread cancellations and the associated financial impact. Clarifying the core point about cancellations: – It is clear that the guests…
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Robbed. A warning especially to solo travelers. [Colombia]
Title: Lessons from a Hostel-Style Heist: A Cautionary Tale for Solo Travelers in Colombia A cautionary account aimed at helping fellow travelers avoid a similar ordeal: a solo trip exposed to security gaps in a rented apartment. Last-night realization, first-night calm While staying in a two-bedroom apartment chosen for affordability rather than extra space, I…
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Host said they need to do Airbnb inspection 3 days after we arrived. Trying to force entry
Title: Handling an Unscheduled Inspection Request from a Host During an Airbnb Stay Overview A recent stay raised questions about whether a host can conduct inspections during a guest’s reservation. The situation underscores how important it is to understand platform policies, local laws, and clear communication when a host requests access to a rental. This…
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Dear Guests: For the Love of God – PLEASE STOP USING AXE BODY SPRAY
Title: A Friendly Request to Airbnb Guests: Please Refrain from Using Axe Body Spray in Our Spaces If you’ve ever rented a room or apartment, you know the challenge of maintaining a fresh-smelling space for the next guest. The moment you step inside to tidy up after a stay, you might be overwhelmed by a…
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AirBnB host is trying to make us pay over $200 because he had to call a plumber
Airbnb Host Requests Over $200 for Plumbing Repairs After Shower Drain Issue A recent honeymoon stay in Paris has become a dispute over an unexpected cleaning/maintenance charge, with the host seeking more than $200 to cover a plumber’s visit for a clogged shower drain. The guests, a couple celebrating their honeymoon, reported that the shower…
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AirBnb host’s husband walked into on me being naked in my bed. [Germany]
Title: Privacy Violation in a Shared-C housing: A Guest’s Experience and Steps to Protect Yourself [Germany] Body: A guest describes a troubling incident in an Airbnb-style rental where the property owner and their spouse live in the same house. The guest, staying in a separate apartment within the same building, explains that the wife sometimes…
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Review Pulled by Airbnb for Vague and Unacceptable Reasons
Title: Airbnb Removes User Review Over Perceived Lack of “Helpfulness,” User Reflects on Safety, Trust, and Platform Support A recent experience in Le Pecq, France highlights the ongoing tension between guest safety, transparency, and platform moderation. The incident involved a property with clearly visible damage to the first-floor terrace doors—damage that suggested a prior attempted…