@Pat271
Hi Pat, I hope all is going well for you and Jim in SC.
You have hit the nail on the head Pat, that initial message from the guest tells you all you need to know about about the quality of the guest you will be potentially hosting.
You are right I have had some great gems! I know the moderators have a habit of removing screenshots of posts involving personal information but, when giving answers here on the CC authenticity carries a lot more weight than just simple words. I can print out a text like you have done Pat but, by removing identifying material like profile photos and dates I hope the moderators will allow a bit of latitude!
Pat, there is nothing more I need to know, Tanya and Albert have identified themselves, complimented me on my property, given a reason for their stay and have asked nothing of me....another 5 star review guaranteed......and it was!
Here is another recent one......
Once again all the information I require to know the stay will go well.
But here is the opposite end of the spectrum.......
I was prepared to consider he may have been in an hurry and would elaborate later but, when asked to provide more information and got no response, there is no way on Gods earth I was going to accept that one. Airbnb cancelled it as a neutral cancellation on the grounds I was uncomfortable with the guests lack of communication.
But in the final analysis we do this for that great review at the end of the stay and this is what I host for.......
I wish you and Jim a great new year Pat, all the best.
Cheers......Rob