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Getting your listing guest ready

We decorated the space for our family's needs and tastes because we use it part time. We call our place "mother-in-law" approved. A number of people wrote in our guest book that it felt like being in a home instead of a rental space. Here's some tips: ... read more

Created 25-06-2021 | Latest reply 28-07-2021 by Christine615

in KCMO, MO

Are you using Smart Pricing?

Hi everyone, Price is one of the most important factors for travellers before booking. For Hosts, it is crucial to price their listing correctly, but it can also be a riddle, especially if they are only beginning their hosting journey. To get the... read more

Created 27-07-2021 | Latest reply 6 hours ago by Lorna170

in London, United Kingdom

Does my host status counts as a "View" for my listing.

Hi out there! Question: When I visit my page does the visit get counted under views or does the airbnb system know to disregard when logged in?

Created 8 hours ago | Latest reply 7 hours ago by Emiel1

in Stewartstown, NH

Ask an Ambassador #4 Beds

Hiya everyone, It’s time for our next Ask an Ambassador edition and today we’re talking to @Kate434 in Richmond, VA, USA about deciding what sorts of beds you should have in your listing and what criteria impacts that decision. Can you share ... read more

Created 28-07-2021 | Latest reply 21 hours ago by Jessica-and-Henry0

in London, United Kingdom

enhanced cleaning credit quiz

Hi all, We are new to hosting and really enjoying it. We have gotten a lot of bookings in our space already. I have read all I can find about getting the enhanced cleaning credit on our listing, but can’t for the life of me find where the quiz is so we ca... read more

Created 28-04-2021 | Latest reply 21 hours ago by Mia977

in Portland, OR

Questions for potential guests who have no reviews

Hello wonderful community! I have Instant Book with 2 requirements: approved ID and Reviews with no negative ones. So far, the 2 potential guests that had no reviews, and requested reservations, immediately cancelled after I confirmed them. Without saying... read more

Created Thursday | Latest reply yesterday by Andrew0

in Canada

Things I Wish I Had Known When I Started....

Hi new hosts (and seasoned hosts)! Just wanted to share some things I wished I had known before I first started my ABB adventure. Hopefully others will chime in as well! - Guests don't (always) love my cottage as much as I do. Sad but true. I am a little ... read more

Created 08-07-2021 | Latest reply yesterday by Sam4397

Things I Wish I Had Known When I Started....

in Frederick, MD

extra costs and taxes

Hello,I have an appartement for rent in Curacao. The price is excl. 7% tax and if people use to much electricity I want that my tenants to pay is afterwards. How can I charge my tenants after they visit the appartement? I hope someone can help me with thi... read more

Created yesterday | Latest reply yesterday by Andrew0

Can I arrange to have AirBNB pay tax directly?

the town where my property exists wants a 3% "hotel" type tax. Can I arrange to have AirBNB pay them directly? Any suggestions? Dave. **[Personal information removed in line with - Community Center Guidelines] **{Title changed for clarity]

Created Thursday | Latest reply Thursday by David7970

in Los Angeles, CA

@Will2477

we just listed 2 small apartments we have in our home. Only one shows up on the map. They’re both in the listings. We’re mostly getting reservations for the one on the map. We would like to have both of them show up on the map. How do we do this? Thank... read more

Created Thursday | Latest reply Thursday by Mike-And-Jane0

in Saratoga Springs, NY

What are my option choosing a right ABB insurance in Canada?

Hi, everyone. A little description of myself.I'm totally new to ABB. Brought and move-in my new semi home in Toronto 2 weeks ago. Started ABB basement hosting last week.I didn't expect I achieved 80% occupancy in July and half of August is booked.Totally ... read more

Created 26-07-2021 | Latest reply Wednesday by Jason1623