How would you handle guest who decide to have sex in the house while you are there

[Thomas414]

I hosted a young couple this weekend and they were very pleasant. They stayed in the room downstairs in the basement but on their last night of staying in my home, they decide to have very loud sexual relations. I was appauled and initially, i was going to say something to them the next morning but I didn't want to seem like the old guy who's a stick in the mud (no pun intended) but i really wasn't expecting that nor was I wanting my sleep disturbed by loud panting, moans and screams.  What would you have done in this situation? 

[Gerry-And-Rashid0]

@Thomas414

Put some headphones...or maybe just hope it's over very soon.

People go on holiday, have sex, etc all the time - if it's the first time this has happened then I would be suspicious - perhaps others were quieter, or had sex when you weren't there. Not sure it's something that requires a comment if they were nice guests.

[Ashley301]

Seriously have some respect people!   I get it, but be quiet.   Or get a hotel.   Now how’s this...  Any suggestions.....  i don’t discriminate so hosted a gay couple.   Truth be told wasn’t even sure they were gay or a couple since they said they needed space for bereavement.   Anyways,  this just goes to show how little Airbnb looks out for us.   The guy who booked was ID verified,  his guest was under investigation for murder, and on parole.  Needless to say i was scared.   So the guest who booked, let’s call him bob, bob was sonewhat unassuming, and maybe a bit feminine.   His guest, let’s call him George, he was the tattooed type and a bit rough.   So after they arrive we find out that George has a ‘rap ‘ sheet.  Note he is not wanted, but has done time, is on parole, and under investigation.   At this point i don’t even know they are gay, nor do i care, but think it’s likely.   So long story short, bob and George turn in for the night and they start “casting” inappropriate hard core content.   They cast it to every tv in my house, my tenants house, my kids room.   I turned offf all TVs and happened every time i or anyone else turned a tv or device back on.   Couldn’t get around it.   So if you can imagine the most hard core gay porn on all your TVs and being afraid to say anything because you don’t want George to know that you know he’s gay cuz he may kill you. Literally.   Did i mention his first stint in jail was for manslaughter.   Hmmm. And what do you do?  

[Robin4]

@Thomas414 

Hi Thomas, people should have a little respect for their surroundings but, as a host, you must expect that this is going to happen....hell it's natural between a couple! It's a fair bet that you came into this world as a result of a bit of panting and loud moaning and, as unpleasant as this may sound to you this one of the downsides of having strangers in your home that you have to accept.

About all you can do in this instance is say to them privately..."I hope you aren't embarassed by this but, the walls are a bit thin and sound last night did travel a bit. Just something you may like to keep in mind for future stays".....and leave it at that Thomas. This is not something that requires a public comment....nobody wants their 'dirty linen'  (pun intended) aired in public and making a statement over this won't do you or them any good. If they were good guests apart from that, let it go Thomas.

Cheers.....Rob

[Jessica-and-Henry0]

@Thomas414

I would have to agree with @Robin4. If you host couples, they sleep together, sex happens. Some people are quiet, some people are screamers 🙂

This is actually one of the reasons why I decided I would be more comfortable hosting only single guests and not increase the max. guests or allow guests to have friends over. I've had potential guests ask if a bf/gf can stay over a couple nights during their stay - offering to pay extra if necessary. I always tell them I have a single bed in my guest room (like I've explained in my listing detail and pics) and I absolutely do not allow guests to bring unregistered people into my home. 

[Yi-Shin0]

It happens a lot, if you accepted a booking requet from young couple.  It is almost guaranteed they are going to have sex in your guest room.  I hosted a few, heterosexual or not, they all made distinguishable noise in the morning.  It was actually not a good experience to go through, I found myself being very quiet knowing what they are about to do, and want to get out of the house ASAP.  As being a host, my hardest part is to get out of the house and not to hear their acts. Thankgoodness my golden retriever pulled me out of the situation.

[Morgane49]

Bonjour,

Je viens de subir les assauts de Monsieur sur Madame pendant 3 jours, plusieurs fois par jour...je me suis trouvée mal à l'aise dans ma propre maison. Je précise toujours aux locataires que la maison est très mal insonorisée, je n'en disais pas plus, espérant que cela suffise. Clairement non, donc maintenant c'est précisé dans l'annonce que la maison n'est pas adaptée aux amoureux démonstratifs. 🙂

[Bryan10]

I don't understand why this is  discussion. Sex is normal, we all do it. People have always gone to find places (hotels, Airbnb etc to have a bonk. If you're renting out a room / apartment, you should just let them get on with it. Happy hosting (and bonking). 

[Song6]

Are you daft? It is not the sex or the having of sex that is problematic. It is making all the members of a hosts houshold a participant in the activities being LOUD.

[Morgane49]

Je n'empêche personne d'avoir des relations sexuelles sous mon toit, je n'aime pas les entendre c'est tout et je pense qu'ils auraient été gênés de savoir que j'entendais tout. Maintenant je le précise clairement dans l'annonce.

[David6487]

I have posted quiet time so if any guest is making too much noise then at my discretion I can either knock on the door and ask them to quiet down or grab a drink, sit back and smile, remember what is was like when I was young.