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Automatic replies to Reservation Confirmations

At one time, I distinctly remember finding a sport where a host can setup an automatic reply email to guests once they confirm their reservation. I would like to add to that email, but cannot find that place again. Any ideas where it is? Thank you,KevinAN... read more

in Knoxville, TN in Hosting
Created 12-07-2015 | Latest reply Wednesday by Therese

Co-Host Available in Sonoma County, CA - Superhost

Hello Airbnb Community, I am a current superhost in Sonoma County, CA for a large luxury Airbnb property, and have been managing it for 3 years. I am looking to help other local hosts with co-hosting/management of your Airbnb properties, whether small or ... read more

in California, United States in Hosting
Created Wednesday

Fear factor. The “balut” challenge.

One of our favourite things to do with guests is a surprise visit to a local plaza where they can try the local delicacie Balut. It’s amazing how adventurous most are. What’s your local delicacy?

in Panglao, Philippines in Hosting
Created Tuesday | Latest reply Wednesday by Emiel

Location Rating

I noticed we had a 4-star rating on location. What does this mean? If a guest doesn't like the location, why did they book it? If a location doesn't match a listing, for example, wouldn't that be more an accuracy issue? AT least in my case, I can't imagin... read more

in Pickering, Canada in Hosting
Created 04-25-2016 | Latest reply Wednesday by Kristi

los Angeles Tax regulations

Hi there, I am very confused on what i need to do vs not. Everything i read is mixed and I am wondering what other hosts do in LA. It says Airbnb collects for you, but do I need to worry about things like licenses etc. What are others doing?

in Santa Monica, CA in Hosting
Created 09-21-2018 | Latest reply Wednesday by Pamela

Calendar's misleading design

I have just had yet another guest confused by Airbnb's calendar design. He wrote: ''I'm looking at your cottage and wanted to check if it's available on the dates I selected. am a little confused because the dates in between the 3rd and 10th appear to be ... read more

in England, United Kingdom in Hosting
Created 07-10-2018 | Latest reply Wednesday by Ian

Rome city tax

Hello community, I am booking an apt. in Rome for the end of may. The host is telling me to pay an addtional 2 euro's per night as a Rome city tax that the hosts 'must' charge travellers. This charge is seperate from the bill we agreed upon through Airbnb... read more

in Amsterdam, Netherlands in Hosting
Created 04-25-2016 | Latest reply Wednesday by Virginia "Gina"

How do you break down you costs?

Hi there everyone! We often see topics on pricing here in the CC and there are several different ways that hosts decide their nightly rate. One of these ways is based on breaking down the overhead costs and deciding the nightly rate dependant on those cos... read more

in London, United Kingdom in Hosting
Created 03-18-2019 | Latest reply Wednesday by Fiona

Full Refund for Strict Cancellation Policy (TIPS!)

I always have a strict cancellation policy since I started hosting on airbnb. Fortunately, it has been working very well for me. Recently, I noticed there are some hosts in the forum with a dilemma for *not being able* to give a full refund for guest who ... read more

in Seattle, WA in Hosting
Created 07-20-2017 | Latest reply Wednesday by Anne

Who was your favorite guest of all time, and why?

Not all guests are created equal. Some we tolerate, some we survive, but some surprise and utterly delight us. About a year ago, we had a woman staying with us who, we quickly learned, was in town for her mother's memorial service. We assumed, given the o... read more

in Seattle, WA in Hosting
Created 3 weeks ago | Latest reply Wednesday by Adrienne

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