I wanted to share a small story from my hosting journey that recently meant a lot to me.
A guest staying at my place in Aundh had an early-morning departure around 3 AM. As many hosts in India know, ride-sharing apps can be unpredictable at that hour. Sure enough, the guest tried booking an Uber, but nothing was available.
They were anxious because they had an international flight and no reliable way to reach the airport. Since they were checking out and I didn’t want them to stress, I stepped in:
I coordinated with a trusted local taxi
Booked the ride for them
Stayed available on chat until the driver arrived
Made sure they left safely and on time
To me, it wasn’t a big gesture just being there when someone truly needs help.
But the guest left this beautiful review:
“Wonderful place to stay if you’re visiting Aundh or surrounding area. Host is very helpful. The lousy Uber app never works for me in India and he always scheduled the ride for me whenever I needed. He’s always there whenever you need any help. I guess I need to pat on my back for staying here instead of a hotel as I got so much help :-)”
Reading this made my day.
It reminded me that guests remember how you made them feel more than anything else.
Sometimes, the best part of hosting is simply helping someone in a moment when they’re stressed, tired, or unsure.
Takeaway for other hosts
Keep alternative transport contacts handy
A little late-night support can go a long way
Guests really appreciate hosts who stay accessible and calm in unexpected moments
Has anyone else had middle-of-the-night checkout stories? Would love to hear them.
