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White towels used to remove makeup, could/ should I report it in my reviews of the guests?

I would like to return to the conversation that I opened some time ago with a variation, since in 60% of cases the ladies use white towels to remove the makeup (despite everything I can invent about it), could I write in my reviews this inconvenience or ... read more

Created 21-09-2019 | Latest reply 22-09-2019 by Pete69

in Rome, Italy

My neighbor is asking for information about my guests?

A host shared this a while back, and I thought it would make a good subject for discussion. A host, call her Elaine, said that she had a difficult neighbor , call her Rebecca, who gets upset when anyone parks in front of her house. Elaine has duly ask... read more

Created 18-10-2015 | Latest reply 21-09-2019 by Robin560

in California, United States

Severe water damage!!!

Our guests (they are leaving today) apparently left the house the other day with a plugged toilet on the second floor. We don't know if they knew that or not. They returned after a long day of sight seeing (1am) and discovered the toilet had overflowed an... read more

Created 28-06-2016 | Latest reply 21-09-2019 by Robin560

in Bothell, WA

US Tax Issue for hosts having F1 visa

Hi,I have F1 visa(student visa) which allows me to work part time only in the campus. I am already workin in the campus and I got SSN.I was wondering if is it legal to host guests via airbnb and pay tax for this? Does it mean that I have income from outsi... read more

Created 29-12-2015 | Latest reply 21-09-2019 by Barış4

in Los Angeles, CA

Have you ever fallen in love with an Airbnb home?

We recently had a guest offer to buy our place! They asked us about it, and left a note in the guestbook saying to contact them. Our cottage is not for sale, but what a great compliment. I suppose if they showed up with a suitcase full of cash I might th... read more

Created 17-09-2019 | Latest reply 21-09-2019 by Rachel177

in Frederick, MD

How to overcome guests with hotel expectations

Hi all, Our lovely two bedroom unit has been booked consistently over the past few months but recently we have been receiving feedback from guests that has us puzzled. “How to make toast without it burning”, “beds were too small”, “couldn’t find the wifi ... read more

Created 17-01-2019 | Latest reply 21-09-2019 by Rich-and-Yan0

in Sydney, Australia

NSW Government 180 night cap on Short Term Rentals in GREATER Sydney including Blue Mountains

Hi, The NSW Government has posted a "Statement of Intended Impact" on Department of Planning and Environment website outlining the proposed changes and restrictions on Short Term Rental Accommodation and is inviting public feedback until 16/11/2018. For t... read more

Created 12-11-2018 | Latest reply 21-09-2019 by Helen427

in New South Wales, Australia

Renting more than 30 days.

I have a renter wanting to rent for 90 days. Airbnb seems to only take 30 days at a time. How do you make this work? I tried the reservation change from 30 to 90 days but it stated it had to be ok'd? I asked the renter to let me know if they recieved anyt... read more

Created 19-01-2016 | Latest reply 21-09-2019 by Rich-and-Yan0

in San Jose, CA

stupid and unfriendly website

I want to edit my listing, block a few dates on the calendar, quit auto book etc. The ghastly site is eating too much time for no progress, does anyone know how I can get answers? Of course custoer service has gone down the tube over the last couple of ye... read more

Created 26-01-2018 | Latest reply 21-09-2019 by Eric1388

in San Luis Obispo, CA

Can Airbnb help with our city?

Our city of Independence, MO has decided to make it nearly impossible to run a short-term rental. We have had a 3-bedroom guest house for three years and have two more houses ready to go, but now face big fines if we don't comply with new rules and new li... read more

Created 21-09-2019 | Latest reply 21-09-2019 by Linda108

in Independence, MO

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