House Party

[Asia495]

Hey my name is Asia**, I’m looking for a spacious house to throw a birthday party. I need it around the dates of Oct. 28-31 2020 it’s for one night but those are the dates I’m willing to take. I’m having a hard time trying to find a house that will allow parties in my range. 

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[Helen3]

That’s because Airbnb hosts who allow this often end up getting their house trashed by party goers and their neighbours upset.  In some cases sadly there has been violence and party goers have been killed.

Try booking a dedicated party venue such as a bar . 

[Asia495]

@Helen3 Wow that’s crazy I hear a lot of people have parties at a air bnb. I was thinking about finding a venue but I wanted to see if I could find a house. But thank you so much !!

[Helen3]

A lot of people who choose to host parties using short term rentals do so without a hosts permission.

They lie and say they are visiting for vacation  and then invite lots of friends who are not on the booking or hold paid for parties  resulting in hosts places being trashed, neighbours suffering noise and disruption and violence and anti-social behaviour. @Asia495 

[Asia495]

@Helen3  thanks for telling me and that’s why I was willing open to saying that I was going to have a party I am not to type to leave everything which no one really know because I’ve never booked a Airbnb nor do I have reviews. I was just hoping to find one but if I don’t it’s fine. 

[Helen3]

It wouldn't matter to be honest. Most of the problem guests who have illegal parties say the same thing.

There are websites other than Airbnb that specialise in the large homes/places for those who want to host large gathering, why don't you try one of those @Asia495 

[Colleen253]

@Asia495  People DO have parties at Airbnb's but it's usually not with the host's permission, and it usually ends badly. Have you tried filtering your search to show listings that allow parties and events? If you have, and are still having a hard time finding anything, then booking a commercial venue may be your best option.

[Helen350]

....and even if there are hosts out there who still welcome parties, you haven't said WHERE you want to go - or even which country you live in!!! 

So no one can help!

[Asia495]

@Helen350  sorry I live in Fort Worth,Texas  in the United States

[Sarah977]

@Asia495  The vast majority of Airbnbs do not allow parties. This concept that Airbnbs are party houses is quite incorrect. These are people's homes that they don't want trashed out by parties. Airbnbs are primarily for accommodation for travelers. There are a few Airbnbs that do cater to events, you would need to look specifically for those.

 And "in your range" I assume means the price. You can expect to pay a hefty price for Airbnbs that are set up to host events.

 Additionally, your profile says you've had an Airbnb account since 2018, yet you have not one review as a guest, nor have you bothered to write up any information about yourself, and you don't even have a proper face photo. Nor any verified ID- only an email address. Very few hosts would be willing to take a chance on you, even if you were booking for accommodation, rather than a party.

 Much easier is to book a community hall or some other venue that is set up for that.

[Asia495]

@Sarah977  First of all I don’t think you had to be rude about it cause I know a lot of people that have parties at a air bnb. Second of all and in my range means I’m willing to pay the “hefty” price for the Airbnb that is willing to let me have a party there.  Third of all I’ve been having the app for two years because my family was thinking about getting a Airbnb.  I have barley anything because I am not one here like that I had it for a few days and deleted it until just now that’s why I don’t have any reviews. I can send pictures and even video chat at host that’s willing to have a party. I will put pictures up I never use this app so anybody that’s willing to let me use the house for a gathering is willing to see me I have to be in context with them not YOU.  So it would be much easier if you know what your talking about before you speak on something you don’t know about. But thank you for the advice maybe I’ll finish setting up my profile 🙂

[Sarah977]

@Asia495  I wrote nothing rude to you. I pointed out that hosts would be leery about renting to you, even not for a party, because there is really no information on your profile. I wasn't criticizing the fact that you have been a member since 2018, and have no reviews, I was saying that can make a host wonder why. I've had several guests who had been members for quite awhile, but had no reviews. There were perfectly legitimate, innocent reasons for that and they all turned out to be wonderful guests.

As far as having a profile photo, that just makes hosts more open to a booking- Most hosts show a photo of themselves on their account, and they like guests to as well- it shows an openness and friendliness that's an essential part of the host/guest relationship.

And I don't know what you mean in your response to Inna that none of us who responded have anything under our profiles- we all have pages full of reviews, as well as photos in which you can clearly see our faces.

You say you have lots of friends who have parties at Airbnbs. That doesn't mean it's acceptable. How did the hosts feel about all those Airbnb house parties your friends had?

If you are only open to answers which are positive and encouraging, and say what you want to hear, instead of answers which portray reality, maybe you shouldn't bother posting on a public forum.

[Asia495]

@Sarah977 Maybe you should stop commenting under a post that you had nothing to say nice about it and I said a few friends not a lot. The host were actually okay with it and they both received great reviews. So how about you just stop commenting under this post please and thank you. It seems like your more in my business then trying to get guest...

[Emilia42]

@Asia495 Why don't you try to contact the same hosts that your friends booked with? If these hosts are open to parties then you would probably be able to plan one there too.

[Asia495]

@Emilia42 @I’m pretty sure they are but I just wanted something closer.  I’m thinking about just not have a party there I see a lot off people have ALOT to say that don’t even stay in the same state as me and a lot of rude comments but that’s how that world is but thanks!