where is my guest coming from?

[Kerrie-And-Ross0]

I have my first booking on Airbnb, they have been verified & have reviews. All I know is what country they are from & a mobile number. It feels weird not knowing anything else about someone staying at my property.... Is that all the information I get? I guess if there is a problem Airbnb know where to find them?

[Dave-and-Deb0]

Hi @Kerrie-And-Ross0,

Yes, that is all the information you receive.  You could always request ID when they arrive.  It would be nice if I received a copy of their verified ID though.

Dave

[Gerry-And-Rashid0]

That's the whole point of AirBnB - its strangers staying in your home with you. Hotels don't even verifiy guests..

[Peggy7]

I usually use their name and phone number to google them...see their facebook or twitter. I feel better if I know a little about them before they arrive. 

Once I could find anything on a guy so I call Air and they did another check on him and let me know that he was good. He was one of the best guests that year.

[Bridget0]

Unless you use Instant Book, you can always ask a potential guest. They are promted from the airbnb side when they make their profile to tell something about themselves. And when you fill out a request they recieve prompts askign them to tell the host about their trip. Never be afraid of asking a bit about guests before accepting them, this is your place!

Best of luck hosting!

Bridget