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My first three bookings in August this year have NOT been paid by Airbnb and I can get NO advice or help from them. They owe me £675 This was the first time i hosted after lockdown and I think my account was compromised by someone. Is there anything I... read more

Created 07-09-2020 | Latest reply 07-09-2020 by Robin4

in Stamford, United Kingdom

Instant Book ignoring rules

Twice I've had instant booking on short notice when I'm set to 2 days notice. However, I've had an even more confusing one today. An unverified guest has been able to book our villa for tomorrow.How is this possible when I have the following settings? ...... read more

Created 04-09-2020 | Latest reply 07-09-2020 by Anna9170

in United Kingdom

Social distance

All my rooms are booked now. Because of "corona-crisis" actually it surprises me.But my guests are generally young people (students) and the new semester just started.But there is still the "social distance" rule. None of the (BTW nice) guests seems to b... read more

Created 04-09-2020 | Latest reply 06-09-2020 by Sarah977

in Leeuwarden, The Netherlands

changing the service charge percentage

i understand it is possible to change the percentage of service charge charged to the guest, and the host make up the difference. Is this true and if so, how can one change it?

Created 06-09-2020 | Latest reply 06-09-2020 by Emiel1

in Northlew, United Kingdom

Cooking smells

I have a studio with a kitchenette. Among other small appliances, I supply an electric fry pan. A guest who has booked to stay in Jan spoecifically asked if it would be OK to cook "light meals". I thought it was an odd question, seeing as the facilities ... read more

Created 20-12-2016 | Latest reply 06-09-2020 by Mark3179

in Auckland, New Zealand

Guest behavior- held a wedding at my property without asking!

I recently had an instant book reservation from a guest and in the note the person said that they were "excited about spending their honeymoon weekend at my cottage." I interpreted this to mean that they would have had their wedding ceremony already, some... read more

Created 02-09-2020 | Latest reply 06-09-2020 by Cathie19

in Church Creek, MD

Request stay instead of instant book

Good afternoon fellow hosts, I have a question regarding a scenario that keeps coming up, and I wanted some of your suggestions on how to troubleshoot. If you have instant booking on, and you get a request/message from a potential guests, exp... read more

Created 05-09-2020 | Latest reply 05-09-2020 by Mike-And-Jane0

in Coram, NY

Before and after pics

I'm an enthusiastic interiors buff and renovating my house has been a long-term labour of love and, I realise now, will always be an ongoing project. I'd therefore be really interested to hear from other hosts who have renovated their Airbnb properties an... read more

Created 23-08-2017 | Latest reply 05-09-2020 by Ute42

in London, United Kingdom

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Weird requests

Hi all, this is just a fun thread but I received a really odd message a few hours ago. Of course, I declined the guest but I think this must rank in one of the more wackier things I’ve had to deal with. **[Private conversation removed in line with Comm... read more

Created 01-09-2020 | Latest reply 05-09-2020 by Huma0

in Sheffield, United Kingdom

No host protection from Airbnb

Hi All, I recently had a horrible experience with a guest. He was in town for a concert and had far too good of a time. He came to my home around 230am, being very loud and incondiserate of myself and other roommates. I woke up the next day to find that... read more

Created 05-02-2018 | Latest reply 05-09-2020 by Ifeoma3

in Michigan, United States

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