Does anyone else keep a guestbook?

[View137]

Hey everyone!

I’ve been thinking about leaving a small guestbook in my Airbnb listing for guests to write notes or share their travel tips. I feel like it could add a personal touch, but I’m not sure if people actually use it anymore.

Does anyone else do this? Have guests actually written in it? Just curious if it’s worth putting one out or if it ends up being ignored.

Thanks!

[Kitty-and-Creek0]

@View137 

Do for sure leave a guest book. Our 3rd one is filling up quickly. 

[Siobhan204]

Great idea Guests love it and most leave lovely stories

Siobhan 

[Elisa]

Hi @View137 😊, 

thank you for asking this question here!

When did you start hosting?

@Siobhan204 do you have a guest book? 

@Kitty-and-Creek0 that's so nice! 😍 Do you also write inside? 

@Andrea6232 Do you have a guest book too? Or am I remembering wrong?

Warm regards 🌻

[Andrea6232]

Ciao @Elisa no, I don't have a guest book but sometimes my guests leave me written notes 😊

[Elisa]

Ciao @Andrea6232 😊,

thank you for letting me know!

That's lovely, are you planning to create one? 

Warm regards 🌻,

[Andrea6232]

@Elisa not immediately, I have to think about it 😉

have a nice weekend!

[Kitty-and-Creek0]

@Elisa 

We are on our 12th year of hosting on Airbnb. Almost all of our guests write in our guestbook, many leave instant photos and draw pictures. Some leave pressed flowers or leaves. It is incredible, and yes, guests read each others' notes. It is thrilling for us to read what they write, and reminds us of why we do this. Our dedication and hard work are thus worthwhile, in the experiences we get to provide for our honored guests! ♥️

[Elisa]

Hi @Kitty-and-Creek0 😊, 

Thank you so much for letting me know!

This is so nice to hear, and congratulations on your 12 years of hosting! 😍

How did you come up with the idea of the guestbook?

Warm regards 🌻,

[Kitty-and-Creek0]

@Elisa 

Good question - it wasn't something we came up with, it was just a normal thing to have in the space. Like any other normal thing!

[Jimmy-and-Victor0]

Yes, I have a guest book. Actually,  I have two. The first one is full with 300 entries,  so I have started a second one with over 100 entries so far. 

Most of the guests enjoy reading what past guests have written down. Some guests leave info that help others get familiar with the area by suggesting restaurants,  shopping, or other thingd to do. Also,  I find it pretty rewarding  when I read about people's experiences in our Airnnb.

[Lorna170]

@View137  Guests love guest books!  We have guest books in our properties and just about every guest has taken the time to leave a note about their experiences.  More of our guests leave a guest book note than review us online.