Hosting

Hello, I'd appreciate some advise from seasoned hosts. We have an apartment in Venice which needs major renovation. We can either create 2 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms or 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. I'm not sure which route to take in order to attract the most b... Latest reply by Lorna170

We are nervous to rent to people who have had an airbnb account for several years and who do not have any reviews. What is the best way to decline these requests? Latest reply by Lorna170

Greetings everyoneIs it me or is the calendar the WORST piece of graphic interface ever? Managing the booking prices and availability system is maddening enough as it is so unncessesaily complicated. They need to take a look at the many other clear, conc... Latest reply by Jenny

There out of control in the Florida Keys, Monroe county Florida.Mile marker 6 to 106. They not even giving you warnings. If your not zoned for weekly rentals they fine you immediately (most zoning is 28 days ). I just got fined 2nd offense is $15,000. For... Latest reply by Daniel9350

I have just noticed that listings on a general search page now include the hosts overall star rating!I can see this upsetting a few hosts who may be down in 4.5 territory because of one or two poor reviews! Cheers.........Rob Latest reply by Maria568

Based on al the posts in the Forum, Air BnB is now collecting taxes. But when did they start? I received no notification, so have no idea for which guests I should pay. If anyone knows, I'd love to hear! Thanks. Latest reply by Joan310

I rent a room in my apartment (which I myself rent). Guests have access to everything in the house except my bedroom and a small side yoga room. When calculating the area rented percent for my taxes, can I include half (or some other percentage) of the co... Latest reply by Douglas173

I do instant, minimum and up-to- 2 weeks bookings. This has been working fine.I've got returnees ,whom I'm happy to see and it shows that they appreciates my place and hosting also I've got very good reviews. I've got two weekly regulars which I don't min... Latest reply by Mauricia2

I have a guest suite which has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and a living room. If the booking is for only 1 room, I do not let the other room out as I just want 1 group at a time so the bathroom isn't shared with strangers.Sometimes I get a booking for 2 people... Latest reply by Mike-And-Jane0

An unforeseen medical emergency happened to one of my family members 2 weeks ago. A massive stroke happened which rendered her half-paralyzed with aphasia. My property (currently with AirBnB) is wheelchair accessible and I need to make a decision this wee... Latest reply by Brendan258