AirBnB
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(Rant) If you want hotel service, book a hotel room
Title: If You Want Hotel Service, Book a Hotel Room Full article: If you’ve rented an entire apartment, you should expect a high level of preparedness and thoughtful extras. I’ve stocked the kitchen with everything guests might need to prepare meals. There are plenty of towels, blankets, and pillows, including extra towels in the linen…
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Found out our Airbnb had been sold night before arrival
Title: Found Out Our Airbnb Had Been Sold the Night Before Arrival Booking chaos and a cautionary tale about rental platforms A recent travel experience has highlighted significant gaps in how some rental platforms vet hosts and manage last-minute issues. Our group had reserved a house for ten people in October for a friend’s hen…
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Bnb i stayed at was different from the one in the pictures
How to Avoid Booking Discrepancies: A Cautionary Tale for Airbnb Guests Overview A traveler shares a serious concern about a mismatch between a listed property and the actual unit they received. The photos depicted a much nicer space with specific furniture, wall colors, and a functional writing desk, none of which matched the unit they…
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Airbnb host cancelled on me AFTER we were checked into property, forcing me to sleep on the street. Is there any legal ramifications for this?
Airbnb Cancellation After Check-In: Potential Legal Recourse When a Host Abandons Guests A recent incident raises concerns about what happens when an Airbnb host cancels a reservation after guests have already checked in. In this scenario, guests arrived at their accommodation, spent about an hour in the unit, and then received a notification that the…
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![Dear Hosts: Stop using those horrible Febreeze/Glade plug-in air fresheners, just stop [USA]](https://hotelsandguesthouses.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/pexels-photo-32688515.jpeg)
Dear Hosts: Stop using those horrible Febreeze/Glade plug-in air fresheners, just stop [USA]
Title: Dear Hosts: Stop Using Febreeze/Glade Plug-In Air Fresheners Airbnb hosts, it’s time to evaluate the scent strategy in your listings. Many guests report reaching for the outlet to unplug overpowering plug-in air fresheners immediately after check-in. While a fresh-smelling space is part of a positive first impression, these devices can create more problems than…
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host claims damages 4 months after stay- is this a scam?
Host Claims Damages Four Months After Stay: Is This a Scam? A Valentine’s Day rental turned into a dispute that has lingered for months. The guest booked a home with a hot tub as a special surprise for their partner, but upon arrival the hot tub didn’t work. The host attributed the issue to a…
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Used to dread teenagers and young people, now I dread middle aged women
Used to dread teenagers and young people, now I dread middle-aged women A recent experience has forced me to reconsider my hosting audience. To date, most of my positive feedback has come from younger guests, who consistently express appreciation for the home and its amenities. They tend to leave thoughtful reviews about how beautiful the…
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A 3,000 word welcome message is counterproductive, please don’t do this
Title: A Welcoming Message Should Set the Tone, Not Overwhelm: Lessons from a Recent Guest Experience A recent weekend stay at a compact apartment highlighted a common hospitality pitfall: overly long welcome messages that bury essential information. A host delivered a written note exceeding 3,000 words before guests even arrived. While well-intentioned, the length and…
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![This is what happened when we dropped our cleaning fee. [USA]](https://hotelsandguesthouses.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/pexels-photo-33894221.jpeg)
This is what happened when we dropped our cleaning fee. [USA]
Title: Dropping the Cleaning Fee: A Mountain Cabin’s Booking Boost in the Southeast A long-standing mountain cabin rental in North Georgia—vacationed by guests for the past three years in a popular area—faced a common pricing challenge. With a 5-star rating, a hot tub, and one of the best mountain views in the Southeast, the property…
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Host is imposing a $750 late check-in fee. What options do I have?
Host was targeting a $750 late check-in fee: what are my options? Planning a Seattle trip for a group of eight next week, we encountered a troublesome host situation. The host is a company, not an individual, and we had previously asked about the check-in process. They scheduled a reply to contact us one week…