Hosting while absent

[Nick1798]

Is it possible and advisable to host if you are absent and there is nobody currently in the house;

as long as  we (the hosts) come before the end of customers' bookings?

[Helen3 · Accepted solution]

Not quite sure what you are asking here @Nick1798 

Lots of hosts have listings they don't live at.

If you are hosting remotely and don't live within easy access to your listing, I would say that you should have a local co-host who can manage things on the ground.

[Nick1798]

Thanks, can I find a local 'co-host' via the AirBnB forum or would I have to already need to know someone who could be a co host? 

[Helen3]

Have you tried posting on the London host group and asking for recommendations. You can post here and ask but personally I think it is better to ask for recommendations from hosts who have used a co-host and can recommend them @Nick1798 

Don't forget to take up references, have a contract etc.

[Brian408]

I may be able to help you with co-hosting - shoot me a message if you'd like to discuss!

[Helen3]

@Brian408  how are you able to provide a local co-host support to a London host?