AirBnB
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What are the most petty items guests have stolen from your home?
Title: The Most Petty Items Guests Have Taken from Your Home In rental and hosting scenarios, a surprising number of hosts encounter small-scale thefts that leave them shaken and amused in equal measure. From a professional standpoint, these incidents reveal common blind spots and practical steps for prevention, while also highlighting the emotional impact on…
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Host enraged the person in the unit above us, leading to assault.
Title: Host’s Actions Trigger Disturbing Night in Airbnb Unit, Leaving Guests Frustrated and Seeking Refund A recent Airbnb experience highlights ongoing concerns about hidden fees, deceptive practices, and safety gaps. What began as a seemingly charming and well-described stay quickly devolved into a frightening and unsafe situation, prompting guests to seek urgent assistance and a…
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I wasn’t able to get into my Airbnb should I leave a review?
Title: Should I Leave a Review After a Difficult Check-In Experience on Airbnb? A recent trip turned into a challenging check-in experience when I couldn’t enter the apartment building because the host’s dial pad wasn’t answering. I waited about two hours in a busy urban area, then contacted Airbnb. After 30 minutes of attempts to…
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After many years of guesting, my conclusion: Hotels are better
Hotels: A Professional Favoritism for Travelers After years of guesting around, my conclusion is that hotels are the superior choice for accommodation. Key reasons: – Pricing has stabilized: hotels are now consistently affordable, offering predictable rates. – A baseline of courtesy: staying in a hotel provides a clear sense of welcome and professionalism that many…
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We keep getting guests who book for 1 night, but leave after 3 hours. What’s going on?
Title: Unpacking Unusual Short-Term Stays: When Guests Check In for a Few Hours and Leave Before Midnight In the world of short-term rentals, hosts often encounter a wide range of guest behaviors. A growing pattern reported by some hosts involves guests who book a one-night stay but depart after only a few hours, leaving the…
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![Host is charging me $15,000 for damages I didn’t do. [CA , USA]](https://hotelsandguesthouses.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/pexels-photo-9462787.jpeg)
Host is charging me $15,000 for damages I didn’t do. [CA , USA]
Host Is Being Demanded $15,000 for Damages I Didn’t Cause (CA, USA) Overview A longtime Airbnb user with flawless host ratings faces an extraordinary damage claim after a four-day city stay. Despite leaving the property in the same condition as when they arrived, the guest was contacted 13 days later with demands totaling $15,000 for…
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My host had security kick me out because I had my service dog, was almost homeless in the Bahamas. Ended up somewhere else with no water for 3 days. Worst vacation ever.
Title: A Harrowing Airbnb Experience: Service Dog Denied, Hospitality Failures, and a Trip Gone Wrong A recent travel experience highlights the challenges that can arise when accessibility needs intersect with short-term rentals. The situation began when a guest arrived at an Airbnb hosting arrangement with a verified service animal. Within minutes of checking in, security…
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Should host pay for a guest to relocate if they cancel?
How Much Should a Host Cover When a Reservation Is Cancelled by the Host? Booking.com policy insight: If a host cancels and there are no alternative rooms or units available, the host is responsible for securing accommodation for the guest at the same or a higher standard and covering the related costs. The courtesy of…
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Got banned after 300+ stays and 99% 5 star reviews.
Title: Understanding Airbnb’s Background Checks and Account Deactivations: A Personal Experience A recent experience with Airbnb has highlighted some of the complexities and potential pitfalls of platform-wide background checks, even for long-time, highly-rated users. Here’s a professional overview of what happened and some takeaways for travelers and hosts who rely on the platform. Summary of…
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![Airbnb has officially become worse than hotels – here’s my $2,700 lesson [Paris]](https://hotelsandguesthouses.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/pexels-photo-4004305.jpeg)
Airbnb has officially become worse than hotels – here’s my $2,700 lesson [Paris]
Airbnb vs. Hotels: What a Troubling Paris Stay Taught Me About Value and Service A recent booking on Airbnb—a first in several years—reignited a familiar frustration: the balance between price, comfort, and reliable support when something goes wrong. After a six-night stay in Paris, the experience underscored how far some listings have drifted from the…