@Christina1408
If I can just buy into this, in the absence of the CC moderators over this Easter break can we each respect each others opinions without being too critical . Discussion is great but the forum works well when we offer advise rather than argue with each other!
@Christina1408
Christina here is Airbnb's refund policy for long term stays.......
And here is Cumulus 9 Clouds refund policy for long term stays.......
So Christina the end result appears to be the same, neither Airbnb or Cumulus 9cloud offer partial refunds, money paid for up to 1 month ahead of the cancellation will be retained and passed on to the host. If you feel you have been hardly done by, contact the host and asked if they will assist you in any way but, please remember by cancelling in the middle of a reservation there is a possibility that your host will be considerably disadvantaged financially and is entitled to some sort of protection!!
I understand your reasons for going with Cumulus rather than Airbnb but the end result would have been the same....you are the one that altered the terms of the hosting, and I am afraid, for that there is a penalty!
Cheers.......Rob