I Sent this to Airbnb TODAY: let's see what transpires!! probably nothing!! As you say, sucky emails don't pay the bills!!! 😉
Children 2 and under free –
Airbnb has decided on behalf of Hosts around the world, to allow children 2 and under FREE.
I am happy to host families with children, and have done so for 4 years now! But this may now end, due to Airbnb taking it upon themselves to allow 2 and under free accommodation.
This is unacceptable.
It should be at the discretion of the host should they wish to accept children for FREE.
- I have hosted many families over the last 4 years.
- I provide: linen, towels, face washers, toys, cot, food for these young children
- 2 and under: smear they hands all over my glass doors, glass tables, food dropped all over the floors, screaming, crying. They always use the spa bath. They grab at books, ornaments, blinds, curtains.
- I have bins full of nappies (diapers).
- It’s a battle keeping up with the children. I make it clear that children are very welcome under parental supervision.
I am happy to date, but not for FREE.
Please allow us the option to choose whether or not, children 2 and under are free.
But DO NOT force this upon us. Soon we will not accept children!
I work hard, keeping my home clean and safe.
I play with children, I help the mother feed the kids and occupy them when the parents are busy.
I paint and draw with the children. You may leave me no option but to stop allowing children in my home.
The suggestion by Airbnb to alter the booking manually, and charge the child, automatically causes a problem.
The guest then complains that Airbnb has already allowed the child free accommodation. Then the Host has to justify charging the guest for their child. You have automatically caused confrontation between host and guest. I find this unacceptable. I am happy to allow babies (1 and under to be free) but not toddlers.
Please alter the algorithm set by Airbnb, and allow the hosts to make decisions on free accommodation for children 2 years and under.
Regards
Kim