@Joy28 @Pete69 @Michelle-And-Michael0 @Sarah977
Hi folks
Joy I can understand your concerns if you are away for a month & having a 3rd party wanting to book, perhaps they have undertaken to arrange accommodation arrangements as a package deal so the runners ( their clients) wouldn't need to try find somewhere suitable - just like we hear on CC there are many, many complaints about one's Homes NOT been in a GOOD LOCATION and been ranked down in Reviews!!
Isn't it better to have people stay in your home who have a common purpose of health orientated goals?
And who has someone who is likely to be checking on them that all's well?
We have a coach in NZ who looks after younger athletes and does a fabulous job nurturing them when away, including in the USA for performance training.
I've also seen first hand groups of teen water polo players away from home with a Guardian & they were always well behaved.
Have you got someone who could Co Host for you?
Perhaps that's an option should the person making the bookings wish to go ahead.
Good to read @Joy28 you have visited NZ, and had an extra night.
All the best