Hosting

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

Hello Community, As part of our checkout instructions we ask guest to strip sheets, throw out the garbage and run the dishwasher before leaving. This helps housekeeping know which beds were used, allows for an oderless experience for new guests and the c... Latest reply by John1080