@Kelly149 I just finished reading ALL of your House Rules.....seems we are kindred spirits. Can you imagine how much harder it must be for me and my family sharing our 1600 sq foot space and having someone using half a bottle of Old Spice or AXE cologne walking around our home? Eeewwwwwwwww.
Can't believe as I continue to host how much I have to add to my rules. And the worst part is, I have been attacked by a few hosts for the type of House Rules, yet yours, are even more specific, lengthly and I believe you "borrowed" from me and my style too? correct? Am I wrong, or did you once send me a private direct message talking about my rules. Could have been another hosts bc I do get alot of messages almost daily. Its amusing to me that others can have an opinion yet they don't even share their own home with guests....meaning they don't bump into their guests at 7am like we do as we all head to the household bathrooms. And recently we had a 6'4" 220 lbs Ukranian guests ask if he could walk around naked.....yes I wrote NAKED! And he knew we have a 13 year old daughter who lives here too!!! I thought he was kidding.....he wasnt.
Love what you wrote in your listing House Rules....and I can see from your reviews, that your experiences are going well. I may actually add to my House Rules with something you specifically wrote reminding guests that we all want to experience a 5* stay.....both as host and guests. I recently added this part to my House Rules...."while I understand you are a paying guests, you are still a guest in our home nonetheless."
But you are completely right about one thing.....ABB CX (Airbnb Customer Service) will not do anything if you don't have it in writing. Been told hundreds of times by ABB that my listing, my House Rules and my photos are the example of what every listing should be. Therefore, all of those host "haters" can just move on as I host my beautiful guests who continue to leave me beautiful gifts and monetary tips. (one guest actually left a $200 check in a thank you card with instructions that the check be deposited into my daughters college fund). I sent them a thank card along with a photo of my daughter at the bank holding up her receipt. I am SO blessed! Wishing the same blessings upon you too.....always.
By the way, love love love the barn. Added it to my list of places to stay. 🙂 As least you can feel good knowing you would be hosting a 5* host who truly read your rules and agrees with them 100%! hahahaha
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Aloha, Momi
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