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Offering guests rentals and extra services to increase income

Hello everyone, I'm wondering if you have considered offering rentals and extra services to your guests. On the Bahabox homepage [link hidden], I see a variety of ideas that can be quite interesting for my guests (laundry service, bike rentals, luggage ... read more

Created 01-08-2018 | Latest reply 13-08-2018 by Helene-and-Erik0

in Burlingame, CA

Disappearing Reviews

Early last week, a reservation came in from a guest, his profile said 4 reviews, but I could only see 2 reviews, both positive canned one liners. Hosted him, he was here two nights, which only left me more curious about the missing reviews, he was an ecce... read more

Created 13-08-2018 | Latest reply 13-08-2018 by Alexandra316

in New York, NY

The one piece of advice I can give to all new hosts

If I could only give one piece of advice to all new hosts it would be to spend one night in your space as if you were a guest. Sleep, shower, eat breakfast, get ready for work, etc. It's shocking how many little things wrong you find. oops, no hand soa... read more

Created 08-08-2018 | Latest reply 13-08-2018 by Jones5

in Simi Valley, CA

Instant booked without reviews??

I'm not sure what's going on with AirBnB lately, but it seems all screening methods are completely out the window now and AirBnB will lie to you if you ask about it. Recently I had a guest book who allegedly had her government ID verified but who was usin... read more

Created 13-08-2018 | Latest reply 13-08-2018 by Claire446

in Portland, OR

How do you keep up your motivation after a negative review?

Let me vent this out, and I'm hoping if you have any good tips on how to keep your motivation up in this increasingly severe Airbnb hosting. I just got my first 3 star review, and I feel devastated. Not only did this guest rate me overall 3 stars, but she... read more

Created 15-06-2018 | Latest reply 13-08-2018 by Shaun69

in Toronto, Canada

Additional guest fee

Hi there, I’m new to hosting and hoping someone can give me some advice. We have one large bedroom with two beds (a queen and a double) so I had listed it as accommodating four guests. I’ve had some couples and some with kids but now I’m getting four adul... read more

Created 12-08-2018 | Latest reply 13-08-2018 by Joni-and-Brian0

in Alberta, Canada

Payment

Hello Everyone, As a host do i have to transfer any money to Airbnb or do they collect their money through the service charge they add on the price?

Created 13-08-2018 | Latest reply 13-08-2018 by Fred13

Normal to have zero views but have a confirmed booking?

We are brand new to hosting and have just put up our first listing. I got a confirmed booking over the weekend but my stats say zero views. Is that normal?

Created 13-08-2018 | Latest reply 13-08-2018 by Alexandra316

in Pinch, WV

Unfair, inaccurate, scathing review left by host - advice required

Hello all, A friend and I stayed in an apartment a short tram ride from Amsterdam Central over the weekend and had a great stay, with friendly interaction between myself and the host (e.g. the host checking in on both days that everything was ok, me recom... read more

Created 06-06-2018 | Latest reply 13-08-2018 by Cathy362

in London, United Kingdom

Need help from helsinki hosts

Hi, I am a host about 1 year now. My home is rivitalo & my own purchased. One week before isänontsja call me and asking me wheather My property is used for B/B or not? I answered yes. He told me you can do it but you need following things to do so.. 1.Ope... read more

Created 13-08-2018

in Vantaa, Finland

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