More guests than stated

[Richard1777]

I’ve had a really difficult month and I’ve been sure not to be grouchy with guests but honestly, it’s been tough. So before I over react... I had 3 guests book in the room (2is ideal but 3 allowed). The guests who are lovely and polite asked if their friend could visit to say hello but NOT sleep over. I agreed. They get back late and yup I caught 4 people as sadly their late night entrance coincided with me getting a glass of water! What’s the view? Let it slide? Not worth the aggro of the chat? Request for money after check out? I’ve just so little energy for drama right now. 

[Mike-And-Helen0]

@Richard1777 sorry you are in the doldrums right now.

If it is a short stay and you're not in the mood for confrontation you could say nothing and review them appropriately when they've left.

Chin up!

Eta maybe put something in house rules about extra guests.

Please can we have pics of your Pug?

[Kelly149]

@Richard1777 my vote would be that a few bucks isn't worth chancing a bad review, so I'd keep my mouth shut and just review them appropriately. (which is not well, btw)

and in looking at your 2 spaces, I'd not be allowing even that 3rd person and I'd make it more clear that guests may not ever invite extras into your home. The one listing has that huge lobby that you feature extensively, if they need to "visit" with extras that's where they should do it.

[Andrea-and-Francis0]

We don't allow visitors either as some guests in the past are not to be trusted & have overnight friends that don't leave. I double check with the guest when they book to make sure that the number on the reservation are the only guests that will be staying for their entire reservation. We also have property cameras that we monitor to prevent or catch unauthorized visitors & we have in the past asked guests to pay or have their visitors leave. It's your home so do whatever you feel works best for you!

[Richard1777]

Thanks guys for the time taken to reply. I concur with the consensus here and particularly, cap at 2 people in the listing. Hassles averted! 

[Emilia42]

@Richard1777  I don't get it. Where did these 2 extra people sleep? Curled up on the hard floor?!