Well, I think we as hosts have get a bit more hard nosed. AirBnB is now simply mainstream. Thus attention to detail starts failing. Profit pressure sets in.
Thus we as hosts have to adjust to that. But as well, the guest profile is changing, simply due to the catchment enlargement of airBnB. Now checking profiles and rereading the messages is more important than ever. They are not the only portal and I have started treating them as just another portal.
I'm not interested in "super host" as it would tie me in too much. House rules are important and one should not be shy to reiterate them - To make sure we meet your expectation please read the house rules -
- Please provide an ETA and call me when you are 15 minutes out so I can meet you personally -. etc etc
How I see it: My places are unique / your place(s) are unique - Mine are licensed but privately owned places and I don't have to host anyone. Thus from my point of view, the honus is on the guests - If they present themselves well I will host them - If not I will decline.
Unfortunately, the "easy" times have gone @ AirBnB.
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