I have recently booked my ffirst airbnb and as my trip is approaching I messaged my host to find out what kitchen appliances there are for use in her kitchen.
I have made sure I booked a room with access to a kitchen, and yes, I am one of those guests... ,...I thought I would be able to cook there - as I always do on holidays.
From what my host has politely replied, she is not very keen of use of her kitchen.., that made me make a search for forum discussion like this one. I am actually feel appalled from what I read here , from how you criticise your guest and all those comments.
There is a feel like you really dislike having guests in your house and the actual job as well. So why are you doing it??
Yes, when there is a kitchen advertised, I will have the impression I can cook there. That is the reason I book that room! I always cook ! I don't like eating in restaurants, I avoid it at all costs!
So it is not only about saving money for me, but also to feel well and healthy ! Cooking natural, good quality food. And yes, of course I want to save money too! - the same way you want to pocket some more for advertising the Kitchen!!! but then gossip about guests wanting to use it! Making nasty comments!
This is especially to Paul who wrote:
From Paul - "They want their problem (not wanting to cough up money for a more appropriate apartment ) to some how be your problem"
"Oops my bad.
I justreread, One dog and two kids.
That's even worse than 2 dogs!"
But then in another thread he is asking:
"Question: How much lower do you think your revenue is if you limit the kitchen?
$5/night? $10? $20?"
So Do you Paul actually want us to cough up a few extra bucks for you??!! You want our money but not providing the service??!! You are very arrogant , disrespectful and you shouldn't be in this business!
I too have a newly renovated nice house with a guests room - it's own bathroom. Making some extra money would not hurt me , however I wouldn't be a host , at least not for the moment, as I don't want to share my space and value my privacy at present.
So if you don't want to share a kitchen, then don't advertise it! Or at least make it crystal clear to Guest what they are and are not allowed to do!
Or get out of this business all together!
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