AirBnB
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Had electronics stolen and host isn’t helping in any way
Title: How to Navigate a Property Theft with a Nonresponsive Host and Limited Support Article: Being away from home for work, I faced a troubling situation when electronics valued at about $1,700 disappeared from my room. Despite cameras placed around the property, the host has not offered assistance or cooperation. Another guest reported that a…
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One of my airbnb housemates is pooping in the shower — what is the best course of action
One of My Airbnb Housemates Is Pooping in the Shower: How to Handle the Situation Professionally An uncomfortable and surprising situation has raised questions about how to address hygiene and boundary issues in a shared living space. A guest renting a room through Airbnb found that the bathroom had been used in an unsanitary way…
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Why do hosts think that 5 stars should be a given and the norm!?
Why Some Hosts Expect 5-Star Ratings By Default—and Why It Hurts Everyone In today’s short-term rental landscape, a surprising number of hosts seem to assume that 5 stars are automatic simply because they allowed a guest to stay. This mindset, which appears to be more common than many realize, raises questions about fairness and accountability…
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Booked an AirBnB 4 months ago, AirBnB decided to raise the price $3,076.55 to $10,112.21
Booked an AirBnB Four Months Ago for Coachella: Price Jump from $3,076.55 to $10,112.21 Overview A recent experience with AirBnB highlighted a surprising vulnerability in the platform’s Instant Book system. Four months after securing a three-night stay for Coachella at a total of $3,076.55, I was informed by AirBnB Support that the reservation needed to…
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Host has asked my ethnic background, should I be concerned?
Host Asking About Ethnic Background: Should You Be Concerned? A recent experience with an Airbnb inquiry raised an important question about privacy and safety when hosts request personal information. The situation involves a host who, in addition to standard details, asked for the guest’s ethnic background. While some requests (age, gender) may seem reasonable in…
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Airbnb host came in unannounced while we were out and took a TV
Airbnb Incident: Unauthorized Entry by Host – How to Respond and Protect Your Privacy A family experience with an unapproved access to their rental space raises questions about host practices, privacy, and safety. In this case, a family staying in an advertised entire-home rental discovered that the basement unit they occupied did not deliver the…
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Cleaning Fees … Not understanding how someone charges 150$ cleaning fee… and I’m doing all the cleaning and I’m paying more than if I stayed in a very nice hotel. The thing is… this seems to be the norm when I start looking at reserving a place.
Cleaning Fees in Airbnbs: Understanding Why They Happen and How to Choose Wisely If you’ve started comparing listings on vacation rental platforms, you’ve probably noticed cleaning fees that can feel steep—sometimes as high as $150 or more. Many guests end up doing all or most of the cleaning themselves, yet still see a substantial cleaning…
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![Thought I booked an “entire home” on Airbnb… instead found an in-law suite with strangers inside![Florida]](https://hotelsandguesthouses.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/pexels-photo-32598413-7.jpeg)
Thought I booked an “entire home” on Airbnb… instead found an in-law suite with strangers inside![Florida]
Facing a Deep Safety Concern: When an “Entire Home” Listing Turned into an In-Law Suite with Strangers Nearby A recent Airbnb stay in Florida turned into one of the scariest experiences of my life, raising important questions about safety, accuracy, and accountability on short-term rental platforms. What happened – I booked a property advertised as…
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![Medics had to break down the bathroom door, what now? [Montréal, Canada]](https://hotelsandguesthouses.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/pexels-photo-36831821.jpeg)
Medics had to break down the bathroom door, what now? [Montréal, Canada]
Title: Injured in an Airbnb Bathroom: A Montréal Incident and What Happens Next A recent stay in Montréal turned urgent after a bathroom emergency escalated into a medical crisis. The guest had booked a two-night Airbnb for herself, her sister, and a friend. Upon arrival, the sisters reported that the shower drain appeared clogged, causing…
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Can we please get a search filter for actual prices?
Title: How a Clear Price Breakdown Could Improve Search Filters for Realistic Booking Costs A common pain point for travelers is the mismatch between map-highlighted deals and the actual total price once all fees are added. The current search experience often makes it difficult to compare options when fees are variable and not standardized, leading…