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I think I'm getting scammed.

I have had an inquiry that has dragged on for more then two weeks. He has no information on his page and is asking all kinds of questions and writing inappropriate things in messages. He asked for my personal phone number and sent his by writing out a com... read more

Created 06-02-2019 | Latest reply 07-03-2022 by Karol22

in McCall, ID

Proper Accounting Methods

I'm treating my AirBnB as a business. Does anyone in the Community have a Chart of Accounts suitable for Airbnb use in QuickBooks? How/where can I get one so I don't overlook proper accounting practices? Thanks for guidance. Countries other than USA may ... read more

Created 30-07-2018 | Latest reply 07-03-2022 by Karol22

in Georgia, United States

US laws regarding anti child discrimination

Are the 'no children' choice options on instant book legal here in the US. The feds have very strident rules on this concerning access to children in the rental industry. I am concerned we can be held liable for this option on instant book. Anyone know... read more

Created 10-04-2016 | Latest reply 07-03-2022 by Lu135

in Dummerston, VT

Do radiators need covers?

Hi: We are considering becoming Airbnb hosts. We have an antique home, small but nice. We have a few old-fashioned big metal radiators. Some are fully enclosed in metal covers. But three have no covers at all. Does anyone know if we are required by have r... read more

Created 14-03-2019 | Latest reply 07-03-2022 by Helen427

in Barnstable, MA

Guest Lies hurts Hosts

I have read many times over how Airbnb does NOT support or stand behind their Hosts. This has now happened to me. I had a guest leave a shocking and beyond terrible review. When I opened it up, I was shocked and thought she had the wrong host. But no,... read more

Created 12-08-2021 | Latest reply 07-03-2022 by Jean5655

in Salem, OR

"Is your guest count accurate?" Feature Request

Show of hands from hosts: how often is a one-person request really for one person?? Would it help you to avoid needless back and forth for ABB to include a check box with something like: Your request/reservation is for TWO GUESTS. Is that correct?? Or how... read more

Created 26-02-2022 | Latest reply 07-03-2022 by Kelly149

in Austin, TX

Superhost suspension

HELP! I’ve been a superhost for years and have hundreds of 5 star reviews which I’ve worked really hard for! But, Airbnb have suspended my account and I have no idea why or for how long? No one is replying to my messages and I have no support. My listings... read more

Created 25-02-2022 | Latest reply 07-03-2022 by Rebecca1461

in Bath, United Kingdom

Best way to charge for additional guests

One of my house rules is no guests other than the guests listed in the reservation (maximum two). Over the last 10 months or so I've had some guests invite visitors to spend the night. They usually tell me de facto that it's happening. In most cases I don... read more

Created 17-08-2021 | Latest reply 07-03-2022 by Gaye45

in Mt Vernon, WA

Guest profile picture no longer visible until booking confirmed

Hello everyone, I am a single parent with a young child and I have been hosting for quite some time. I am selective as to who I host as I share the space. I am appalled that when a guest books I can no longer see their profile picture. I want a visual o... read more

Created 15-01-2019 | Latest reply 07-03-2022 by Helen3

in Waratah, Australia

Change booking issue

I don't know if this will make sense to anyone, but here goes. I need to change a confirmed booking from one listing to another (I have two versions of the same listing, one is for 1 bed only, and the other is for 3 with different max occupancies). In th... read more

Created 07-03-2022 | Latest reply 07-03-2022 by Colleen253

in Alberta, Canada

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