Need advice on issues related to listing area

[Hemavathy1]

Our property is located quite interior, where people are not much familiar with resorts or such concepts apart from hotel. Since we were first to have our property listed there, we often get too many questions from neighbours if it is authorised to allow couples or groups of boys to our villa. Are we answerable to them? Please help us in getting clarity on this.

[Joan2709]

@Hemavathy1 

That would depend on what local restrictions there are in your area. You would have to research that to find out. If you are part of a "council" or "society" where your listing will be, they may very well have restrictions on what you can do with the property. It is similar to having a Homeowner's Association in the USA.

[Helen3]

It's always a good idea to have neighbours on side so no reason  not to answer their questions and let them know what measures you have put in place to minimise the risk of problem/noisy guests . And what measures you have to comply with any local laws for example around who can share accommodation.

im presuming here you've already checked to see there are no STR regulations @Hemavathy1 

[Muhammad516]

I faced a similar issue when managing a property in a remote area where neighbors were unfamiliar with the concept of villas or short-term rentals. They often questioned if hosting couples or groups was allowed. What worked for me was ensuring all legal permits were in place and being transparent about them when asked.

I also took time to explain how our property benefits the community, like supporting local businesses, which eased their concerns. Setting clear house rules for guests also helped reassure neighbors about responsible usage. It’s all about building trust and showing that you’re operating responsibly.

[John5097]

@Hemavathy1 
 

In short renting airbnb's in residential areas can be very controversial everywhere. There may or may not be a specific ordinance in place. Likely there already is as it's likely already some kind of zoning, or considered a residential area. 

The concerns your neighbors have are the most common. Neighbors don't want to live next door to a place that could be source of noise keeping them up at night. Host often have neighbors message them if there is any issues. It's also important to try screen guest, set house rules, make it very prominent in the listing that its a quiet residential neighborhood, that quite hours outside need to be respected. You can set those in your listing if you haven't found them already. You could just tell the neighbors that you don't plan to rent to groups of boys and such. You may also be allowed to install outdoor cameras to help monitor outside activity.

My listing is very close to neighbors. Mine is legal, have to get a permit, license, etc, but have also been successful in attracting guest who are compatible with quite residential neighborhood, as they are looking for a place outside the active nightlife in the city. It being legal means neighbors can't just close it down, and normal activity, like coming and going in a car or something like that, doesn't violate the local noise ordinance.