COVID-19 Discussions

Hello community! Many of us are feeling the burden of Airbnbs extenuating circumstances policy and at this time, there is not much more any of us can add to the conversation. So let's use this community to help us come together and share ideas. Let's keep... Latest reply by Emilie

Hello everyone, After much discussion in the Community Center, we've created this dedicated board to discuss anything related to the Coronavirus. As you will see there have already been a lot of conversations, so feel free to explore the topics before cre...

I am embarrassed by the entitlement some of my fellow hosts are having during COVID-19 epidemic. The world does not revolve around your rental property or mine! Airbnb has my full support in issuing 100% refunds during this time. This entitlement to thi... Latest reply by Ian-And-Anne-Marie0

How are others practicing responsible hosting during COVID-19? In Sonoma County, our shelter-in-place that was intended to end on April 7 is almost certainly going to be extended through the end of the month. This hurts -- like many hosts, we don't have t... Latest reply by Rose482

I made a reservation on 8/03/2020 for a one night stay in May which was impacted by the current COVID-19 pandemic. I didn’t cancel my reservation because at the time there were no policies that stated I would be entitled to a refund, so I thought I would ...

Hi guys, I want to bring to attention a systematic error in enforcing policy during the COVID-19 pandemic that is detrimental to hosts. I have had many reservations cancelled and fully refunded despite a strict cancellation policy citing the new AirBNB ... Latest reply by Wendy223

Covid Safety for Hosts: As a traditional (in-our-house) host, both of us in our 70's, we are concerned about how to stay safe and healthy when we are able to resume hosting all those truly delightful people from everywhere else. There are all sorts of... Latest reply by Kitty-and-Creek0

Governor DeSantis has issued an order stating So the vacation rentals will be suspended for two weeks. If you’re in one now, then finish and go home,” DeSantis said. “But for any new rentals, there’s going to be a suspension on that. And we appreciate the... Latest reply by Ilona5

Hello Brian, Thank you for the video and reaching out to many of the host on the platform like myself it really means a lot.. I had a few questions regarding what you said in the video. 1. regarding the 5,000 grant. Are host being selected by you or do... Latest reply by Aunt-Betty0

I saw that Air B&B announced that they will be paying hosts 25% of what they would have earned from all these Coronavirus cancellations, but hosts with moderate and flexible cancellation will not receive anything -- only the hosts who had strict or nonref... Latest reply by Jo184

Dear AirBnB,Even the most clueless person in the entire country (Donald Trump) finally recognized today that "social distancing" should be extended at least until the end of April. How about YOU considering doing the same OR (better yet) going even furth... Latest reply by Rebecca181

Dear fellow hosts, The letter from the founders this week read rather autotelic and was so amusing it made me laugh.Benevolent to a degree that, in my opinion, it became condescending. I was picturing the hosts sitting in a sandbox waiting for their paren... Latest reply by Sarah977