AirBnB
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My host has repeatedly asked us to let strangers enter the home during our 2 month stay for photos and showings? Is this acceptable?? What can/will support do? We feel super unsafe since we can’t stop them from entering.
Title: Navigating Unauthorized Access During a Short-Term Rental: Rights, Risks, and Next Steps If you’re staying in a short-term rental and your host requests or permits strangers to enter the property for photos, showings, or inspections, it can raise legitimate safety concerns and questions about your rights and protections. Here’s a structured look at what…
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What’s the silliest thing a guest has complained about?
Title: When a First-Time Guest Reviews a Rural Cottage Too Harshly A recent experience reminded me how diverse guest expectations can be, even for a place that seems perfectly suited to certain travellers. Here’s what happened, what I learned, and how it’s shaping how I present a rural vacation rental. Setting the scene – I…
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Mini rant…host nagging me to for turn off lights
How to Set Boundaries with Hosts Over Lights and Energy Use in Airbnb Stays A recent experience highlights a common tension between guests and hosts regarding energy usage in rental spaces. In this case, a host sent a message requesting that the guest turn off the lights and even entered the room to switch them…
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Guests: Please stop showing up 3+ hours before check-in
Title: Guests, Please Respect Established Check-In Windows Article: Early check-in requests are a common part of operating a vacation rental, and I’m glad to accommodate guests when feasible. However, the reality is that many properties face tight turnover windows, especially when multiple cleanings and preparations occur on the same day. When a late check-out or…
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![Rented a home with private beach access. Arrived and they told us they lost their private beach access and here is a golf cart to drive to a public park. [FL, USA]](https://hotelsandguesthouses.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/pexels-photo-37721060.jpeg)
Rented a home with private beach access. Arrived and they told us they lost their private beach access and here is a golf cart to drive to a public park. [FL, USA]
Title: Misleading Beach Access: How a Rental Stopgap, a Lost Private Beach, and a Partial Refund Dared Guest Confidence Article: A recent rental experience highlighted the risks of misrepresented amenities and the frustration that follows when expectations collide with reality. Our case began with a supposedly private beach access included in the lease for a…
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Woman books 5 days, walks in for 15 minutes, leaves and cancels reservation. Has this happened to anyone else?
How a Short-Term Booking Surprise Left a Host Stunned: A 15-Minute Visit, a 5-Day Reservation, and an Unexpected Cancellation A host recently shared a perplexing experience in the short-term rental world that left them seeking guidance from the community. The sequence began with a guest booking a five-day stay but showing up for only a…
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Our host wants $200 in damages for a marijuana smell, excessive?
Title: Host Seeks $200 for Marijuana Odor: Reasonable Fee or Overreach? A recent guest experience raises questions about damage charges and odor claims in Airbnb rentals. Here’s a professional retelling of what happened, along with practical takeaways for both hosts and guests. The situation – A couple stayed in an Airbnb near a concert venue…
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Host is mad at my 4 star review and sent me 5 messages at 1am last night
How to Handle a Host Who Pressure-Ted Posts-Review After a 4-Star Experience Overview A recent Airbnb guest shares the dilemma of leaving a candid 4-star review and receiving persistent messages from the host at odd hours. The guest appreciated the host’s responsiveness but felt two deal-breakers prevented a flawless 5-star rating: cleanliness issues (dried food…
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![Stayed in an Airbnb, Host is claiming that damaged the mattress. Asking for money. Turns out they took an image from the Internet. [UK]](https://hotelsandguesthouses.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/pexels-photo-5511613.jpeg)
Stayed in an Airbnb, Host is claiming that damaged the mattress. Asking for money. Turns out they took an image from the Internet. [UK]
Staying in an Airbnb in Cornwall: A host’s questionable charge for a damaged mattress and a suspicious image A recent stay in Cornwall, UK, turned sour when a host claimed we had damaged the mattress and requested £389 for a replacement. My partner and I enjoyed the property and left everything clean, even making the…
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Hotel Keating Host Lies to Prevent Bad Review being posted
Hotel Keating Host Accused of Dishonesty to Suppress Negative Review I’m currently navigating a frustrating experience with AirBnB and a mediocre stay at Keating Hotel (At Mine) in San Diego from last month. Background: The hotel gained notoriety for a 2010s episode of Hotel Hell with Gordon Ramsay. I booked without realizing its history. The…