Hosting

Custom List Message Item

Beware the "Let's split the payment" scam

Hi fellow hosts, My wife and I are still relatively new hosts, just passing the 6-month mark about a week ago, but we have been following the hosting forums for much longer. We have heard of various scams and scam attempts on Airbnb over the past few year... read more

in Hong Kong in Hosting
Created 22-02-2020 | Latest reply Thursday by Rich-and-Yan0

101

Happy Memorial Day

Hello all, I just wanted to wish everyone that celebrates it a happy Memorial Day. For those that haven't heard of it, this is a United States National holiday for honoring and mourning the military personnel who have died while serving in the United Sta... read more

in Munnsville, NY in Hosting
Created 25-05-2020 | Latest reply Thursday by Jessica-and-Henry0

new host, first guest

Just checked out my first guest from our rental and came across the following conditions. I'm asking for advise on how to rate this guest, given the fact that it's my very first guest, and she apparently has never used Airbnb. Should I just bite my tongue... read more

in Tampa, FL in Hosting
Created 27-05-2020 | Latest reply Thursday by Linda108

Can guests see their star ratings?

I'd like to leave honest feedback regarding a guest. I realize the text of a review follows a guest, but how about their star rating? Do guests see the stars given to them, in addition to the review? Who else sees the star ratings of a guest? If I give... read more

in Rhinebeck, NY in Hosting
Created 04-07-2016 | Latest reply Thursday by Gary815

Are Scammers Inquiring About Long Term Rentals

I have received some inquiries about long term rentals from parties that have a minimal AirBnB profile with no activity. My instinct tells me that all is not kosher with these inquiries. Does anyone have any experience with long term rental inquiries? Fo... read more

in Providence, RI in Hosting
Created 27-05-2018 | Latest reply Thursday by Katherine54

Cleaning Costs in Toronto

I am interested to know what most hosts are paying for their cleaning services, what those services include, and the size of their units. I am opening a second Airbnb and my original cleaner can not take on the second unit. I have looked for cleaners an... read more

in Toronto, Canada in Hosting
Created 07-02-2020 | Latest reply Thursday by Danielle476

Missing Threads - Airbnb Host Survey COVID-19

This thread is missing:https://community.withairbnb.com/t5/Hosting/Airbnb-host-survey-for-the-COVID-19-pandemic/td-p/1299273 Does anybody know where it went to, as I believe no threads ever get deleted? Thanks.

in Kendal, United Kingdom in Hosting
Created 26-05-2020 | Latest reply Thursday by Ian-And-Anne-Marie0

A progress update on the Superhost Relief Fund

We announced the $17 million Superhost Relief Fund on March 30th. Our goal with this fund is to help some of the hosts most affected by the impact of COVID-19 on the travel industry. We have already awarded $7.4 million in grants and are working to ge... read more

in Hosting
Created 20-05-2020 | Latest reply Thursday by Silvi-and-Konztanza0

Refund Question

I had a guest cancel a July reservation and received 50% back due to my refund policy. I'd like to send them the other 50% back that is now scheduled to go to me. My question is if I issue the additional refund now, will that come out of my bank account o... read more

in Hosting
Created 27-05-2020 | Latest reply Thursday by Ian-And-Anne-Marie0

Airbnb Plus

Is it true that Airbnb has severed it's ties with the Airbnb Plus division?That would make sense, as Airbnb Plus 'service' is basically non-existant and unresponsive.But I can't find anything in the news about it.

in LA, CA in Hosting
Created 21-05-2020 | Latest reply Thursday by Juan63

Top contributors

Sarah977

Sayulita, Mexico

13007

23400
Melodie-And-John0

Munnsville, NY

448

703
Fred13

Placencia, Belize

3650

5006
Andrew0

Berlin, Germany

2469

5807
Helen350

Whitehaven, United Kingdom

1097

1422