AirBnB
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“its not my problem you book my place” – terrible experience and terrible host
Title: Not My Problem You Booked My Place: A Poor Hosting Experience and What Went Wrong Last weekend brought a disappointing and frustrating experience that started with a host who was new to hosting and quickly spiraled into a series of avoidable issues. Here are the main highlights and takeaways. The booking setup – We…
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Host thinks “essentials: toilet paper” means a “welcome package” of 1 roll for 2 people, 6 days
Host Misinterpretation of “Essentials” Leads to Short Toilet Paper Supply: A Cautionary Airbnb Tale A recent experience shared by a guest highlights a common miscommunication between hosts and guests around the notion of “essentials” in Airbnb listings. The guest recounts a morning on day five of a two-person stay where they requested more toilet paper,…
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Is there any benefit to actually using Airbnb over a hotel anymore
Airbnb vs. Hotels: Is There Still Value in Using Airbnb for Travel? The travel landscape is evolving, and so are the options for lodging. As the world rebounds from the pandemic, many travelers are revisiting the age-old question: is staying in an Airbnb still worth it, or are hotels the smarter choice today? Space and…
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![Masked men tried to enter airbnb, police advised us to leave, airbnb won’t refund us [USA]](https://hotelsandguesthouses.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/pexels-photo-6519909.jpeg)
Masked men tried to enter airbnb, police advised us to leave, airbnb won’t refund us [USA]
Title: When a Host’s Property Becomes Unsafe: Navigating an Airbnb Safety Incident and Refunds A recent experience shared by a group of guests highlights the challenge of handling safety incidents on short-term rental platforms. While staying at an Airbnb for two nights, a terrifying break-in occurred on the second night. Masked individuals attempted to enter…
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Guest complained to Airbnb that my neighborhood is unsafe because they saw one homeless person three blocks away. Airbnb canceled the reservation the guest received a full refund. Except there are tens of thousands more homeless people in Hollywood and Los Angeles yet no guests are getting refunds..
Title: When Safety Perceptions Trigger Refunds: A Look at Homelessness, Neighborhood Safety, and Airbnb Policies A recent incident highlights the tension between guest safety perceptions and host expectations within short-term rental marketplaces. A guest reported the neighborhood as unsafe after observing one homeless person about three blocks away. As a result, Airbnb canceled the reservation…
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![Airbnb Charged Us After a Bear Attack at a Cabin Rental [USA]](https://hotelsandguesthouses.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/pexels-photo-29319089.jpeg)
Airbnb Charged Us After a Bear Attack at a Cabin Rental [USA]
Airbnb Experience Sets Off Nightmare: Bear Intrusion, Dirty Cabin, and a Host Charging for Damages A weekend gathering among friends turned into a stressful ordeal after a bear family breached a cabin rental. What began as a promising location quickly revealed serious cleanliness issues and safety concerns that set the stage for the later dispute…
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![In case you were wondering where weird rules come from [USA]](https://hotelsandguesthouses.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/pexels-photo-7556607.jpeg)
In case you were wondering where weird rules come from [USA]
Title: How Curious Rules Emerge in Shared Properties Today I adopted a new guideline for tenants and guests: Please do not move indoor furniture outside. Rationale: I already provide deck chairs for use on the deck, clearly noted in the property description. However, on more than one occasion at this oceanfront, multi-unit condo building, I’ve…
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Feeling conflicted about reporting an Airbnb that I’m staying in. WWYD?
Title: Navigating Reports for Non-Primary Residence Short-Term Rentals Article: Short-term rental regulations in many cities aim to protect housing stock and ensure residents have access to affordable housing. When a host lists a property as their primary residence, but the host does not actually live there, it can raise important questions about compliance, community impact,…
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Host held my girlfriend and I against our will at checkout – how can we write a review that won’t get removed?
Host refused to let guests leave at checkout: how to write a safe, effective review Edit: The review was removed within hours A troubling experience at a rental escalated to the hosts physically preventing departure at checkout and demanding payment before unlock. This post explores how to document serious safety and quality concerns in a…
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Guest has 18m old and ignored our unsuitable for infants under 2 policy – trying to guilt me into a refund < frustration >
Title: When a Strict Policy Meets Last-Minute Exceptions: Navigating Refund Demands for Infants A recent guest request highlights the challenges hosts face when policies designed to protect a listing clash with last-minute refund pressures. The host maintains a strict no-refund stance for reservations involving infants under two, yet a late check-in followed by a refund…