Guests inviting others into 'shared spaces' within a private home.

[Johnny457]

I am interested in opinions pro/con here.

A guest who was booked to stay for 3 nights, then invited her student daughter and the daughters friend to the house, to 'use the shared spaces that I have paid for'. The 3 used the kitchen to eat a meal and then all 3 retired to the bedroom upstairs to watch tv. 

I maintain the shared space is to be shared with the guest and not with whomsoever the guest wishes!

Thoughts?

J

[Joelle43 · Accepted solution]

Hello @Johnny457 

I totally agree with you!  Is this in your house rules that you send to guests when they enquire or request to book so that they get a chance to cancel if they don't agree with this rule? I wouldn't like guests to eat in the bedrooms either!

I haven't to look if you just have the one room that you let out in your home but if not, then having "outside" guests does pose a problem of security for the other guests and their belongings.

What a cheek, yes that person has payed to use the shared spaces but you can argue that you only asked for payment for 1 person in that case😡  Imagine if all the guests starting bringing Tom, ****** and Harry every time!

 I think is the best solution is to learn from this and tighten up the house rules as any remark on your behalf is going to result in a not stellar review I fear but I wouldn't leave a 5* star review for this guest though as they'll think it's OK to do this elsewhere😉 

Better luck next time Johnny with your guests,
Joëlle

[Helen3]

Presumably you have it in your house rules that only guests who have booked and paid can be at your listing?  @Johnny457 

do you reiterate these rules when showing your guests around? 

what did the guest say when you brought this up with her when they were in the kitchen? 

as a homeshare host I wouldn't have an issue with my guests inviting family or friends in for a drink or takeaway but make it clear they can only use the dining room/kitchen .

[Elisa]

Hi @Johnny457  😊,

Thank you for asking this question here!

I'm sorry about this situation, but I'm glad you've found many hosts sharing great advice with you.

What do you think of their suggestions? What are you planning to do?

Warm regards 🌻,

[Lorna170]

@Johnny457  The guest was wrong -- she paid you to share your space with HER.  Did the daughter pay?  No.  Did the daughter's friend pay? No. Imagine if the guest had been a "lady of the evening".  Could she invite her clients to join her?

Please add to your house rules that only paying and registered guests are allowed on the property, in the shared rooms and the rented room.