Hosting

Custom List Message Item

Potential Phishing email from Airbnb?

Hi all, we're new(ish) hosts, today I received an email from Airbnb alerting me to a potential non-legitimate booking. Here's what it says: Hi, Jessica and Tom, We monitor all reservations and user interactions on Airbnb very closely. We've noticed this r... read more

in Wellington, NZ in Hosting
Created 2 weeks ago | Latest reply 2 weeks ago by Alon1

Dealing with HOA interpretation of rules

My Bylaws are below and appear to be clear that I cannot rent my "Lot" for less than 30 days but I am just renting a portion of it. They wrote this so there wouldn't be weekly home rental but they are trying to use it against me for Airbnb and it doesn't ... read more

in Myrtle Beach, SC in Hosting
Created 03-20-2017 | Latest reply 2 weeks ago by Grant186

Smart lock

I live in Europe, but want to start a new listing on an island in the Caribbean. I am looking for a smart lock for self check in. Electricity network is equal to the US (110V). The door currently has a deadbolt lock. These are my requirements; - I want to... read more

in Oranjestad, Aruba in Hosting
Created 10-04-2018 | Latest reply 2 weeks ago by Sriraman0

Insurance for hosts in Australia

I have done research into insurance liabilities and risks in Australia for owners of short-term rental listings.There is clearly a void when the home is BOTH lived in by the owner and also used for short-term rental property use.1. Traditional landlord in... read more

in Australia in Hosting
Created 01-04-2018 | Latest reply 2 weeks ago by Wendy117

Selling my Airbnb property...

Hello hostsI am the super host and recently decided to sell my Airbnb property. Just got an offer and very likely to accept the deal. With that to say, I will have to cancel my guests' future reservations, will that cause me losing the Super host status? ... read more

in Sherwood, OR in Hosting
Created 04-15-2018 | Latest reply 2 weeks ago by Sarah977

New excited Host in Kigali, Rwanda looking for host tips :)

Hello my fellow hosts, Any amazing tips for a new host like me? Looking forward to reading them :) Thank you.

in Kigali, Rwanda in Hosting
Created 06-09-2016 | Latest reply 2 weeks ago by Alexis441

Suggestions for our farmstay

Hello! we are starting a wedding venue at our farm. It will be a ceremony only in the woods. We will be building two "glamping" sites like the one pictured. They will be very pintrest-ish covered canvas tents on decks with a shaded porch, AC, etc. There w... read more

in Hosting
Created a month ago | Latest reply 2 weeks ago by Manasui0

Do NOT take Service Animals if you can

I recently had a guest who had a service animal. The person assured me that their service animal was house trained. The animal defecated and urinated on my Persian Rug. Amazingly the guest who happened to be a Host from Vermont saw the mess and said, "Not... read more

in Baywood-Los Osos, CA in Hosting
Created 03-07-2019 | Latest reply 2 weeks ago by Emilia42

Are hosts leaving guest reviews less often?

Hi all! I've been a user of Airbnb since late 2015, entirely as a guest. I've noticed some interesting things about hosts that have reviewed or not reviewed me. Basically, of 10 Airbnbs I've rented in Europe, 7 of the hosts left a review for me. In East A... read more

in Portland, OR in Hosting
Created 2 weeks ago | Latest reply 2 weeks ago by Susan17

Need housekeeper in Scottsdale AZ

Hi, I'm looking for a reliable person that understands how to clean an airbnb rental. I have a 1 bedroom condo in old town Scottsdale. Do other host use a service they're happy with? Thank you, Morgan

in El Cerrito, CA in Hosting
Created 03-04-2017 | Latest reply 2 weeks ago by Dave880

Top contributors

Sarah977

Sayulita, MX

11162

398
Robin4

Mount Barker, AU

6164

260
Helen350

Whitehaven, GB

651

128
Emilia42

Orono, ME

2094

120
Susan17

Dublin, IE

2050

108