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preparation time doubles up?

I have my listing set for "one day before and after prep time" but the system does not seem smart enough to know that it doesn't need to double this up. so if i have two adjacent bookings, it blocks off two days between them for cleaning/prep instead of o... read more

Created 16-09-2019 | Latest reply 16-09-2019 by Sarah977

in Nanaimo, Canada

When does the cancellation policy apply?

Hello everyone! I have a costumer that reserved my house for 14days at August of next here. Now I've never thought thoroughly about the cancellation policy but now I have a problem: my cancellation policy was set to flexible and if they cancel at the last... read more

Created 16-09-2019 | Latest reply 16-09-2019 by Sarah977

in Syracuse, Italy

What technology do you use to help you host?

Hi all! As our world becomes more and more technology-focused, it would be great to see which systems or apps you find useful in your hosting. Maybe you use a great smart lock system or a lock box, or you've found an app that helps you stay on top of... read more

Created 29-11-2016 | Latest reply 16-09-2019 by Amir11

What technology do you use to help you host?

in London, United Kingdom

Guests surprised we have cats?

We have had a number of guests stay with us who, upon arrival, say "oh, you have cats? I'm allergic." We try to make it abundantly clear that we have two friendly cats in our listing. It is mentioned in the intro, they are in at least one of the pictures... read more

Created 08-04-2018 | Latest reply 16-09-2019 by Jeffrey322

in Baton Rouge, LA

Airbnb deducts U.S. tax but I live in Canada

Hello everyone, I live in Canada and a host since September 2017. In August 2018, I got an e-mail from Airbnb which says that I needed to add my taxpayer information and I did. Since the beginning of September, the system started deducting some money unde... read more

Created 26-12-2018 | Latest reply 16-09-2019 by The-Lake-At-Blue-Mountai0

in Ottawa, Canada

Automatic price setting - good or bad?

As a new host, I decided to let Airbnb set my nightly price. I recently noticed that my rate is about half of the other Airbnbs that are suggested when someone is considering my place. Am I charging too little? I'm about to become a super host. Will that ... read more

Created 17-03-2018 | Latest reply 16-09-2019 by Mark37

in Tucson, AZ

Guests booking for dubious reasons

Hi I host in Cape Town, South Africa. I have been hosting for just over a year now and I am a super host. We are well placed in terms distance to conference and wedding venues, having a facility that offers 1 night stays has been good for us as mostly peo... read more

Created 16-09-2019 | Latest reply 16-09-2019 by Andrew0

in Cape Town, South Africa

What hidden talent have you discovered from hosting?

Hello there! For many, hosting can be a great way to learn something new. Some of these things can be difficult to learn but others, to our own surprise, it seems that we were born to do them. That hidden talent that, thanks to the work of hosting, we ... read more

Created 10-09-2019 | Latest reply 16-09-2019 by Stephanie

What hidden talent have you discovered from hosting?

in London, United Kingdom

Checking the property

Hi there, I was thinking about putting my property on air bnb but I go away for long periods of time so I wouldn't be there for up to a week after guests would check out. Is there any regulations about that, and is it advised that I have to check the prop... read more

Created 15-09-2019 | Latest reply 15-09-2019 by Sarah977

in Plymouth, United Kingdom

How can I block the day before and after a booking?

I can't find any option to block day before and after bookings.

Created 25-03-2018 | Latest reply 15-09-2019 by Sarah977

in Cairns, Australia

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