A mini bar feature??

[Agarwood-Residence0]

Hosts, is having a mini bar in the property a good idea? It will be 100% honest system for the payment of the mini bar. Share some thoughts!☺️

[Lorna170]

@Agarwood-Residence0  Is providing alcohol (for payment or reimbursement) without a license permitted?  I can see the value of having a mini bar of mixers and juices, but definitely not alcohol.  

[Rebecca]

What a great question and conversation starter @Agarwood-Residence0. 

@Lorna170 has already shared their thoughts and there have been some conversations about this in the past: 

Mini bar by @Shurhonda-Shuyvette0 who was wondering about adding a mini bar too. @Guy991 and @Shelley159 shared their thoughts in the thread and may be able to share here too. 

Selling essential items or snacks at your space - not directly related to a mini bar as such, but a great question from @Jijie1 about the sale of goods in your space. Some insightful replies here and may be relevant still. 😊

[Shelley159]

I have a feeling in Australia you may have rules about alcohol sales in Airbnbs @Agarwood-Residence0 , but even if you do, that doesn't stop you from stocking other items.

Most guests will be very honest, so I don't foresee many problems with this. The guest can tell you on checkout what they used, and you can use Send/Request money to collect the fee.

If something occasionally goes missing undeclared, I'd be inclined to just let it go (instead of starting an argument). I would also make something in the fridge available for free (to show hospitality instead of charging for every item).