Hosts not leaving feedback

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Michael5794
Level 2
Seattle, WA

Hosts not leaving feedback

Recently returned from a trip and neither of the two hosts I stayed with left feedback.  I always try to participate fully. I did send a private message to both regarding some improvements they might consider, but not written condescendingly. But of course, they've got my positive feedback now without leaving any for me. I really think AirB&B should consider a rating for everyone regarding who (does or doesn't) leave feedback. It's the only thing that keeps everyone honest.

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@Michael5794  Plenty of guests don't leave reviews, either.

 

Re instructions to strip the bed, etc. Each host has different rules regarding before check-out instructions. As I just host a private room in my home, I don't have any. Some just ask or expect that guests not leave personal messes, like garbage strewn around, dirty dishes, and such. Which respectful, mature guests wouldn't need to be told, anyway.

 

I think if a host has asks beyond that, they should mention those in the listing ad. My son-in-law travels a lot on business, isn't the kind of guy to leave a mess behind,  but said he resents it when he's paid a hefty cleaning fee, and only, like you, finds instructions to strip the bed, start a load of wash, take the garbage out to dumpster, etc. He does it, but isn't happy about it. He's just one person, staying for a night or two- he doesn't create mounds of garbage, or dirty 6 towels. He's usually rushing to catch a flight, or attend a meeting. If he'd known ahead of time, he would have booked a listing without those requirements.

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@Michael5794  Well, if you ever want to come to my neck of the planet, you would be most welcome. I promise to write you a review 🙂

 

I read your profile and could relate to the part about the two lane roads. I once drove from Ottawa to Austin, drew a straight line on the map between them, and took whichever roads were closest to that line. Ended up on the interstates sometimes, but otherwise it was an interesting trip, driving through little towns I'd never otherwise have any reason to see. 

Geri26
Level 10
Adelaide, Australia

@Michael5794I cant respond to your messages without appearing to be argumentative, which was not my intention.  I am glad that you found somewhere comfortable to stay regardless and realise the importance of reading both past guest  reviews and listing profiles before making bookings going forward. 🙂

Gordon0
Level 10
London, United Kingdom

If I find myself in a listing (it's happened a handful of times) where the host turned out to be a serial non-reviewer, I've marked them down on communication and mentioned it in my review.

I'm not really into the whole game of waiting for a guest to review me before I leave one for them. 

You'll also read many threads on here, @Michael5794, in which hosts are reticent to take zero-review guests, but you can't have it both ways.