Ban on one night bookings Halloween

Colleen253 · ‎02-10-2020

Anyone know where/when this was released? I don’t see anything on the Updates page and I didn’t get this notification from Airbnb myself.

Colleen253 · ‎02-10-2020

We allow one night bookings and often get couples taking a night away from it all at our little retreat. My occupancy limit is 5 and I'm vigilant about extra guests, so parties are not a concern. But losing out on bookings is a concern.

Emiel1 · ‎02-10-2020

@Colleen253

In Europe Halloween is not a festive day at all....

but i understand it only affects US and Canada

But i do not understand why booking is not allowed, if limited to a certain amount of guests.

Helen350 · ‎02-10-2020

@Emiel1 Sadly it IS in the UK. Halloween parties are a 'thing'. (So UK entire place listings are at risk. - Tho' the have-a-party-&-trash-the-house thing appears less prevalent here...)

Emiel1 · ‎02-10-2020

@Helen350

So the rule should also apply to the UK !

Helen350 · ‎02-10-2020

@Emiel1 We don't have a history of party shootings tho'....

Colleen253 · ‎02-10-2020

@Emiel1 @Helen350 Airbnb AKA 'just a listing platform' is overstepping the bounds again.

Colleen253 · ‎02-10-2020

@Helen350 This is also pure discrimination if you ask me! Canada and the US are being singled out. And parties are NOT a thing for every listing. Full stop. Ugh. I'm so annoyed.

Helen3 · ‎05-10-2020

It’s a hugely festive day in the UK and Ireland so I am not sure you are correct in thinking that @Emiel1

Helen3 · ‎23-10-2020

I agree that I understand the thinking from Airbnb around this @Emiel1 😁

Michelle53 · ‎03-10-2020

@Colleen253 Here in Chicago we've had a block on one night stays since April. We got notified via email. In fact, the city likes it so much they are considering make it permanent.

Actually, even before Covid, I would block out Halloween and New Year due to one-night partiers.

Colleen253 · ‎03-10-2020

@Michelle53 I hosted a lovely couple on New Year’s Eve. ‘He’ proposed to ‘she’ and it was a memorable stay for them, based on the gushing feedback I got. I love that two people will always associate our place with such an important event in their lives. I’m sad to think that may not be allowed to happen again.

Michelle53 · ‎03-10-2020

@Colleen253 I think it totally depends on where you are located.

I've had a lot of great people coming into town for a one night stay, attending a concert or event. And then, there are those few who spoil it for the rest. The thing about Halloween is the mess made by costumes - glitter, paint, sequins, fake hair, makeup on everything.

New Year - well, New Year. I've had a couple of very loud, obviously very drunk, guests over New Year, and just don't do it any more.

Realize this is probably not Airbnb doing this blocking - it is likely your local government making them do it. Maybe your mayor has been talking to our mayor about party houses, and our mayor said "well, we ban single night stays.....".

Marci729 · ‎03-10-2020

I live in Western New York, out in the country, very rural. Airbnb cancelled my reservation to host Oct 31. Young couple wanting to visit the area. I don't see it as a problem them staying and enjoying time away. Not sure why Airbnb would cancel their reservation, hope they understand.

Inna22 · ‎03-10-2020

@Michelle53 one night stays have been allowed since early September