AirBnB
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Too Many Rich People Bought Airbnbs. Now They’re Sitting Empty
Too Many Wealthy Investors Bought Airbnbs, and Now They’re Sitting Empty As a long-time host, I hope some of these trend-driven rentals fail to meet market demand. In my decade of hosting a single home—and now working toward a second—I’ve relied on this income, and I see how these “get rich quick” properties are reshaping…
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Hosts, stop posting ridiculous amounts of pointless tourist attraction photos on your listing!
Title: Hosts, Show Your Property: Why Relevant Photos Matter More Than Generic Travel Shots As a longtime traveler who frequently uses short-term rentals, I’ve noticed a common frustration among guests: listings that flood the gallery with unrelated or overly generic tourist photos. From Costa Rica to other destinations, this pattern shows up across platforms like…
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Am I overreacting or do I have a poor host? Very strange experience so far.
Title: A Troubling Airbnb Experience: When Host Behavior Raises Red Flags If you’re planning a stay and researching potential hosts, a recent set of experiences shared by a guest highlights several warning signs to watch for. Here’s a condensed, professional account of the situation, with key takeaways for travelers and recommendations on how to handle…
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UPDATE to my previous post about a guest sneaking in a large group of people.
UPDATE: Lessons Learned from a High-Volume Guest Stay In a prior post, I shared an incident in which a guest brought an unexpectedly large group into our property. Here’s a professional, blog-friendly recap of what happened, the impact on the home, and the steps we’re taking to prevent recurrence. Overview Our property is a spacious,…
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Guest left strawberries on kitchen counter and stained granite– is guest at fault?
Guest left strawberries on kitchen counter and stained granite—who is responsible? Update: A cleaning solution with bleach left on the counter for a few hours finally removed the stain. This experience is a cautionary tale for both guests and hosts: granite countertops can be surprisingly stain-prone. Hosts may want to consider informing guests about potential…
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Hidden $1000/night amenity fee on a <$100/night booking
Title: Hidden $1,000 Per Night Amenity Fee: A Cautionary Airbnb Experience A recent booking experience highlights how unexpected fees can appear late in the process and create significant frustration for travelers. Here’s what happened and what to watch for when using short-term rental platforms. What happened – A traveler arranged a three-night stay and, on…
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Anyone else not even renting if the cleaning fee is super high?
Title: The Hidden Cost of Cleaning Fees in Short-Term Rentals: A Call for Reform Many travelers are surprised by how cleaning fees are presented and priced on short-term rental platforms. A common scenario goes like this: a nightly rate of around $75, with an additional cleaning fee of $125. For many guests, this disconnect between…
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The general public is not sympathizing with us [USA]
Title: Public Perception of Hosts Is Shifting: Practical Approaches for Airbnb Listings In the current climate, many hosts feel that public sentiment toward short-term rentals is tightening, and that even well-intentioned efforts to communicate house rules can be misunderstood. As hosts, we often face criticism about expectations and cleanliness, regardless of how clearly we word…
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Guest doesn’t read listing or check-in instructions, then gives a bad review
Title: Guests Ignore Check-In Instructions Do Not Reflect Your Hosting Quality Overview A growing frustration for many hosts is when guests disregard check-in instructions and listing details, then leave reviews that unfairly reflect on the host’s credibility. While hosting platforms offer tools to manage reservations, the impact of such reviews on a host’s profile can…
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Airbnb arbitration decided against me – Fee breakdown is concerning
Airbnb Arbitration: A Troubling Fee Dispute and Lessons Learned A recent stay in an Airbnb turned contentious after the guest encountered unexpected post-stay charges. The experience highlights several concerns that can arise when resolving disputes through the platform, including fee breakdowns, documentation requirements, and how damage claims are evaluated. Summary of the Situation – The…