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Yogurt's missing...Really:)

I had a lovely 20 something gal stay with her mom last night for one night while on their road trip. Daughter made reservation with her account. My breakfast is served at 8a, I hear mom up and about at 5:30 am. I get up at 7:30 to make breakfast, mom says... read more
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Vancouver proposed regulation and illegal operation

With Airbnb colaboration, it's now crystal clear that all of us, hosts, are running illegal business. "Currently, short-term rentals are not allowed in Vancouver, except in hotels or bed-and-breakfasts (B&Bs) that are zoned and licensed" source and furthe... read more
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What we prefer in our homes is culture, not nature

Following up on theme questions regarding which appliance preference for rentals -whether electric water kettle vs. kettle..... airco vs. fans.....here's a great informative article on cultural difference and appliances: Moving in with an expat taught me ... read more
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Why You Should Only List On Airbnb

(Click here for original credit of this piece.) I am about to blow your mind. You may disagree and I would love to know why in the comments. But, I hope at the end you will understand my points to be valid related to vacation rental platforms. “We publish... read more
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Trying A New Approach To Guests Who Book Without Reading The Listing Info

After two bookings (both IB) in a row where the guests showed up and thought they had rented our entire home and not a private room and bath, and obviously not read any house rules, didn't know we had cats, etc......I'm trying a new approach. I have a str... read more
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Hosting Females Only

I know that this is a touchy subject, but I need to ask a question. Due to a bad experience with a male guest I have decided to only take female guests for the time being. I have it both in the first paragraph of my listing and in my house rules. I have h... read more
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Guest wishes to cancel but isn't sure yet - I am taking on risks and costs

hi I've sent messages over the last 5 weeks to my guest to confirm check in times etc.. she has ignored every single message, until today, when she said she isn't sure if they can travel.. can they have a couple more days. The trip starts in 3 weeks. I am... read more
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The Air BnB Representative that called me...

On July 17th I contacted Air BnB about a suspicious guest who booked, then had trouble paying. I messaged the guest twice and then sent a request for money. I then received a text from the guest asking me to wait, he was putting money in his account. When... read more
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Extra People: Kids Not Being Charged?!

My nightly price is $105. I have a $10 fee for each extra person over 2. A family of 5 booked for a night. 2 parents, 3 kids (5, 8 & 10). I overlooked my guest age limit to allow them to stay. Normally we do not allow kids under 6 due to the potential of ... read more
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managing your own airbnb

I always have people shocked that I manage everything related to my own home. I love my little bungalow and take a lot of pride in it. Airbnb has been great to me. I find the site easy to manage. I decorated/mow/clean/book/file taxes and for me it is real... read more
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