5-Star Airbnb Guests only allowed to stay at the property-

[Duane72]

I have been asking Guests with no reviews to please read and also agree to the home's additional House Rules for staying.

Guests with 5-Star Review I accept immediately but those with no reviews I ask them to read and agree.

So far everyone is OK to read and also agree if they have never used Airbnb before for booking a home.

I have had problems with Guests that have less than a 5-Star Airbnb Review not respecting my home, so I have been declining their requests to stay.

Just wondering is this OK to accept only Guests that have a 5-Star Review or Guests that wish to achieve a 5-Star Review.

Just Asking - What do you think - just tired of picking up after guests that don't respect his beautiful home.

[Gillian166]

ha, fair enough @Deborah175  you know your own space best. 

[Deborah175]

It depends on the season, but it’s Northern coastal CA. I rarely turn on heat in my home. I sleep out there and the down duvet is more than adequate, but I also supply extra blankets for anyone who wants to use them.

[Deborah175]

@Helen744 

Thanks for the helpful suggestions. Adding photos may help clarify the relationship of the cabin to the house. I fear a photo of the bathroom for the non-readers may cause them to think it’s in the cabin. The chest of drawers contains bedding and blankets for turnovers. My main house is only 900 sf, so nowhere else to store those. I cannot afford to purchase a new bed, unfortunately, but that is a good idea, especially if I got a platform bed with drawers for linens underneath.

Of course I do explain it’s niche in the listing that no one reads. Because it is a stand-alone cottage, “entire house” is the only category I can select. 

And yes—as I mentioned, I have a rechargeable lantern that lights very well, and it has a usb on it to charge a phone overnight. I write to every guest about the outside lighting (there is a lot of it), as well as patio seating, porch seating and table, and second patio seating. Photos of this might be a good addition.

My preference is for the space to be used by single travelers, as couples Shari g the bathroom can make mornings difficult. And since I also rent the guest bedroom in my home, I often have guests in each. The cabin may be romantic, but my preference is catering to single guests out there.

[M199]

@Nicole2223 

I started in Sep 2020, it really comes down to looking at when the guest joined and number of reviews they have received.  As well, it comes down to host experience and "reading between the lines".  Newer guests tend not to have the same expectations as experienced guests.  They tend to be less sure and it can come through in their messaging.

[Sharon683]

That is difficult. When I receive a guest that has 4.5 stars,  I definitely become suspicious.  Do I decline them, No.   Why, because sometimes some hosts level of cleaning maybe at a higher level than our guest.  I say to myself, "Sharon, they are only here  for a short time or they are from another country, so they may have different cleaning practices." I have an American mentality with high expectations so  I have to remind myself to stay calm and remember that I am  in the Hosting Business and that not all guest will be perfect. It comes with the territory.   95% of my guest are pretty clean.  Its that 5% that can get on your nerves. Also, that is why we charge a cleaning fee.  Increase the fee if necessary.  

One example I experienced was a couple from Japan attending school in the US.  The girlfriend had her period and instead of wrapping the soiled pads in the paper it came in, she just throw her open face dirty pads in the uncoved  trash basket.  Not a good sight.  I politely left a few brown paper bags in the bathroom and messaged her boyfriend (it was is account) to please use the brown bags to dispose her soiled pads.  He apologized and complied with no problem.  Not all will be open to suggestions but at least give it a try. 

[Gillian166]

@Sharon683  what an odd thing to do in a shared bathroom!! Usually the Japanese are painfully neat and tidy people.

I also provide baggies for sanitary items, and a cute sign sits in toilet room reminding people not to flush anything that shouldn't be flushed, incl tampons. I once saw a sign in Outback Australia that was straight to the point: if you didn't eat it first, don't flush it... that level of humour might go over the heads of some guests though. 

[Sharon683]

Love it.  Great idea.  I will add a sign in the bathroom.  Thanks

[Nicole2223]

I've been wanting to add a sign with some clever language.  I like the suggestion from Australia but would like to ensure it is not misunderstood.  Share more ideas here please!

[Helen744]

@Sharon683  it is a delicate matter but I would under no circumstances have texted anything of this nature. Next to the loo we have a trash bin with a plastic liner so if these circumstances occur we can easily remove the bag and tie it up and dispose of it without touching it.. We provide spare bags and there is always a box of tampons in the bathroom cupboard . Do others provide Sanitary products? or bags ? because there is really no spot to leave bags for this purpose in our bathroom , just the trash bin with liner. Should they be in the cupboard? and what does the guest do with them after they are bagged ? Put them in the trash bin provided I assume  H.

[Sharon683]

Having a shared bathroom I feel it is my duty to politely inform all guest to be consider and clean after themselves. I DO NOT put the trash out daily in the guest bathroom. Also,  I provide pads, tampons, and disposal bags. Advil for cramps and a small covering pad for over night spills (Ladies you know what I mean by that). All my guest are fully aware of the amenities I provide. There are people who have diffent hygiene manners.  Ever seen shoe prints on top of the toilet seat? Some step on top of the toilet while other sit on the toilet.  I'm sure  host can appreciate my prior text. We are all adults, therefore, nobody should be offended.