Hosting

I have never required a security deposit. I currently have a guest that has broken a window. the replacement cost is very high, about $800.oo. she came to me and said she would pay for it, until she saw the quote. Now she tells me it happend spontaneously... Latest reply by Al41

Hi All, My husband and I are expecting a baby this October! We are so very excited. However, we rent the apartment above us to Airbnb guests and were wondering if any other hosts have had the experience of hosting while taking care of a newborn. I am afr... Latest reply by Farah1

We have two award winning spaces to rent on Airbnb which are situated next to our remote farmhouse in rural Wales.On our general directions communication it says "Let us know when about you intend to arrive nearer the time so we can make sure someone is h... Latest reply by Alex532

So the only way I can collect local taxes (since Airbnb doesn't do this where I live) is to add the taxes into my nightly rate? Unlike VRBO, which adds them in for you? The only reason I'm asking is because my prices fluxuate throughout the year, and it w... Latest reply by Shelly1

We are host for a beach house on Hatteras Island NC. The power line has been damaged to the island, and the State has issued a mandatory evacuation order of all non- residents. Our guests this week requested that we cancel their stay so they could get a f... Latest reply by Scott227

I have a long term guest, he has been here for just under 3 months and leaves this Friday. Prior to coming to stay with me on my listing it states no visitors are allowed, however if you have an extra guest it is $25 per person. This person has had his ... Latest reply by Cecilia155

We recently had a guest cause damage and stole some items. Once we FINALLY got through the process of requesting $90 dollars for the damages (I do my own work so don't charge labor) I received a message stating, "Armando has sent you $90". So we wait....... Latest reply by Branka-and-Silvia0

SAN DIEGO - has anyone had a significant drop in inquiries for August 2017? I had up till Aug10th booked solid but for the past 2 weeks Ive had no traffic not even inquiries?? Anyone else have similar experinces last few weeks? Latest reply by Kate157

Hi fellow hosts.I let a guest use my bike for free for a week. He was in town for work and used it for going to and from work and more. He said they he would clean it before leaving as it was quite muddy. He must have gone onto the bike tracks on the hil... Latest reply by Farah1

Hi, i'm trying to change my paypal account for the payout, but can't find any help on the topic.When i try to add another payout method, paypal does not seem to be an option anymore, only bank account and some weird thing. ThanksTorsten Latest reply by Alice-and-Jeff0