Hosting

I'm finding that as I continue with this business of managing vacation rentals, guests are increasingly cranky about not receiving a 5 star review.I just left a 3.5 star review for guests that left a bag of dirty diapers inside the door to the unit when t... Latest reply by Branka-and-Silvia0

I received a text on my phone from Airbnb letting me know I have a message from a guest. If I respond to it on my phone, will they see my phone number or will it be an Airbnb designated number? Latest reply by Amy837

I'm looking to possibly purchase a property in Montreal, but have read that a permit is required to make this legal. I've gone through all the government websites I could find, talked to real estate agents in the area, etc. With limited French, I'm having... Latest reply by DAK-Design-and-Home0

Are there any hosts out there who have had a good experience with 1 - 3 month rentals? Seattle regulations will require me to retire some of my STR and I am having nightmares of renting long term.I know Airbnb is not good for long term rentals:1. Airbnb m... Latest reply by Jessica-and-Henry0

Happy festive season everyone! I have been a host for more than a year and recently I have noticed that our listing views per day have dropped down a lot. I have a Villa in Moordrecht, near Rotterdam and another in North Bali. In September we had 20-30 vi... Latest reply by Cor3

Had a reservation for 12/10 to 5/1. On 12/9, she cancelled stating that her mother had died. ABB refunded $6k+ of the $8k she paid up front. They sent us the balance of approx $1700. During the course of our conversations about her cancellation, she ment... Latest reply by Linda337

Hi, I'm in Brisbane (Australia) & would love to be a co-host for more properties... Previously, the Airbnb Marketplace was a great way to connect when Hosts needed someone to help, going on holidays &/or manage their property. As the Marketplace was remov... Latest reply by Ingrid325

We are buying a condo in Mexico and will be using Airbnb to rent. Will a percentage be withheld for taxes? Do I have to file in canada and mexico and pay taxes to both countries? Latest reply by Carlos86

I'm a first time host. I had a booking confirmed in October for December. By confirmed I mean according to Airbnb's terms of having received full payment as indicated on their confirmation as the payout amount due to me. I have been communicating with my ... Latest reply by Cor3

I love hosting through Airbnb. Our guests are generally friendly and gracious. However, after coming off a difficult reservation, I am now hosting another family that seems less than appreciative of our efforts. Within the first 24 hours, they complained ... Latest reply by Dionne1