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Instant Book - Pros & Cons?

I wonder how effective Instant Book really is. While it's supposed to increase booking, only a few of my guests have used it so far. Most guests contact me before booking. I also faced difficulties due to Instant Book a couple of days ago - There were fl... read more

Created 28-05-2017 | Latest reply 18-12-2020 by Fiona638

in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Totally disillusioned by zero support from AirBNB

I am getting messages from the AirBNB chiefs, telling me how much AirBNB values us hosts. But it's all a big joke. Why, oh why, doesn't AirBNB support it's partner hosts ? Customer Support has now become totally useless and I have stopped bothering to c... read more

Created 15-12-2020 | Latest reply 18-12-2020 by Robin4

in Portugal

Website for bad guests?

What do you guys think about a website where airbnb hosts can post their experience (with proof) of bad guests so other hosts are aware and reject guest bookings? kind of like a a blacklist for guests?ive had guests ruin my cottage by leaving food all ove... read more

Created 06-01-2020 | Latest reply 18-12-2020 by Helen3

in Toronto, CA

Beware offering generous price reductions for long term stays ...

...because if the guest cancels early on, Airbnb forces you to honour the reduced long term nightly price for the shorter stay, even though it is no longer a long term stay. For instance, your usual short let rate is 250/day but you agree a lump sum equiv... read more

Created 17-12-2020 | Latest reply 17-12-2020 by Elena87

in England, United Kingdom

miami cleaner

Does anyone have a decent, dependable cleaner in Miami that can properly clean in between guests, and speaks English?

Created 07-06-2016 | Latest reply 17-12-2020 by Melisa87

in New York, NY

Co-host search in Scottsdale, AZ

First time host here! We finally have our airbnb listing up and quickly got our first three bookings under that initial 20% promo. We're setting up our systems now and the last major piece missing for us is a dedicated co-host that will let us operate our... read more

Created 26-05-2019 | Latest reply 17-12-2020 by Sid609

in Cave Creek, AZ

Change regular listing to a unique stays listing

Has anyone been successful in converting their listing from a normal listing to a unique stay listing. I have a few listings that now qualify under that category where it was not available at the time of my original listing. Its been well published that p... read more

Created 17-12-2020 | Latest reply 17-12-2020 by Shaun124

in Tampa, FL

Phoenix AZ host

Hi guys! My name is Mia, I am a leasing consultant turned real estate agent, turned Airbnb host. I have been in the real estate industry for 6 years working from the investment side, to leasing, to selling residential properties. I am currently looking fo... read more

Created 26-12-2018 | Latest reply 17-12-2020 by Tania573

in Scottsdale, AZ

Potential Guest haveing trouble making booking

Hi,I am very new at this (just listed our property a few days ago).I had an enquiry the day after listing from a lady asking if the property was available for 31Dec to 2Jan. As far as I can see the dates are available on the calendar so not quite sure wh... read more

Created 15-11-2020 | Latest reply 17-12-2020 by Helen427

in Springwood, Australia

early check-in charges

We live in Auckland, NZ and we have many guests arriving into the country at very early hours (from 04:30 - 08:00am) from Nth America & Europe. Most of these travellers have flown non-stop and are, understandably tired after their long flights, so I am ... read more

Created 10-12-2015 | Latest reply 17-12-2020 by Gisselle10

in Auckland, New Zealand

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