Host with Reviews but Listing has No Reviews

[Melissa2490]

Hello! I'm looking for an AirBnB in Rome and came across a candidate to add to my wish list but it has no reviews attached to it. That's totally fine - I looked at the Host's profile and they have 100+ reviews and an average rating of 4.1 but no other listings other than the one with no reviews. How is that possible? Is this a normal thing or something to stay away from? Thank you!

[Mike-And-Jane0 · Accepted solution]

@Melissa2490 It is a normal thing for unscrupulous hosts. When their reviews get so bad for a particular listing then they de-list it and start a new listing for the same place. Unless a guest is smart enough to spot this they assume its a brand new listing. I would read all the reviews of the host and see if they could actually apply to the listing you are considering.

[Melissa2490]

Thanks so much!! Greatly appreciate it!!

[Helen3]

Do not book with a host that has an average 4.1 rating for other listings. Airbnb considers anything under 4.6 as poor. @Melissa2490