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Tiny red dots on my calendar

I just noticed random tiny little red dots on my calendar next the the dollar amount/price on the calendar days. Not on every day, just here and there. And it looks like it stops in February 2021. Any idea what this is? Anyone else see this on your calend... read more

Created 27-08-2020 | Latest reply 10-12-2021 by Sherman15

Entering the unit during a guest's stay

I'm curious if, as a general rule hosts enter their Airbnb rental units during a guest's stay (understanding that the guest is aware it's happening). For instance, to check for towels or bedding to launder or to replenish consumibles, along the lines of... read more

Created 11-07-2017 | Latest reply 09-12-2021 by Wanda186

in Portland, ME

Bugs in the towel? Bites that look like Mosquito bites or hives?

Hi all, I've been hosting for 3 years now and keep all my rooms really clean, but a current guest of mine who has been staying for a week now reported to me last night that she received a few bites while in the room she's staying in. The bites look like m... read more

Created 05-12-2021 | Latest reply 09-12-2021 by Charles224

Bugs in the towel? Bites that look like Mosquito bites or hives?

in SF, CA

Pets or no pets

We are new to AIRB&B hosting. We have an open pet policy that on our second guest was broken. They did not tell us of the dog and when we had gone to walk our dogs on leash theirs was roaming the grounds unattended. Bad enough that we are surrounded by 20... read more

Created 01-12-2018 | Latest reply 09-12-2021 by Jeremiah26

in Weaverville, NC

Do you decorate for the holidays in your AirBnb?

We have a little stone cottage in the woods that is almost fully booked through the end of the year. We had a booking today for a few days before Christmas (we are also booked over Christmas) and the guest said he was looking forward to spending the holid... read more

Created 07-10-2019 | Latest reply 09-12-2021 by Tina8066

in Frederick, MD

Bookings stopped?

Hello, I am new to airbnb. When I first went live, I was getting multiple booking and filled up the first month almost immediately after posted. Now however, I can see once logged out of my account that my listing has been pushed way down to the 4-5 page.... read more

Created 09-12-2021 | Latest reply 09-12-2021 by Robin4

in St Paul, MN

Question regarding cancellation/alteration of booking

I received a booking yesterday (Sunday evening) with the arrival date of 15 October. However, this morning the guest changed the arrival date to 16 October, and so her stay will be one day less than the original booking. I have moderate cancellation polic... read more

Created 11-10-2021 | Latest reply 09-12-2021 by Amanda1873

in KBH, Denmark

Repeat guest dies of Cancer

This is a heart-felt story that all of you that love hosting like I do will hopefully appreciate reading. I met 2 sisters from Ireland over 5 years ago. They booked through Airbnb and stayed with me for 2 months. We built a special relationship during ... read more

Created 05-12-2021 | Latest reply 09-12-2021 by Christine615

Major design flaw (and misinformation in the UI) regarding the pre-booking message

In the attached screenshots, you will see a huge contradiction. In one of them, there is the false statement, "Pre-booking message: require guests to read and respond to a message BEFORE they confirm their reservation". In the other screenshot, where a ... read more

Created 06-10-2019 | Latest reply 09-12-2021 by Emilia42