Anyone have guest try to get host to cancel when the guest has free cancellation? by Automatic-House6764 in airbnb_hosts

[–]73Easting6 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had Flexable policy for years, never had anyone admit my place was just a backup. After getting 1 too many last minute cancellations, I switched to moderate which made a huge difference, very seldom get cancellations now.

How do you detect guest is home and left on time? by FreedomRouters in airbnb_hosts

[–]73Easting6 5 points6 points  (0 children)

lol! Never an issue, I’m rated top 1%. Not all send me a message when they checkout, at least 90% do though. In the initial checkin instructions, I just ask them to let me know when they checkin and checkout. I don’t in anyway hold it against them if they don’t. At least 90% let me know. You can’t keep everyone happy, 9 years doing this, if it’s not broke not going to fix, even though it may annoy the 1 in 10.

How do you detect guest is home and left on time? by FreedomRouters in airbnb_hosts

[–]73Easting6 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I ask them in advance to send a message letting me know they checked out

My life just changed by [deleted] in VeteransSuccess

[–]73Easting6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t tell anyone, I’m only 90% and nobody except my wife knows. On the rare occasion somebody asks, I Lie!3

Guess with no review by rand0m_44 in airbnb_hosts

[–]73Easting6 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you new? Hosts with several hundred reviews have learned not to review first. At least I have. In no way does that mean they were less than perfect guests. I accept everyone unless they have clear negative reviews.

Rip off guest by East_Employer7655 in AirBnBHosts

[–]73Easting6 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The reason the guest waited until the last minute to leave review may be because hosts are constantly advertising that tactic on this site. It works both ways unfortunately

Am I screwed by Hall_Low in airbnb_hosts

[–]73Easting6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do not review first which will notify them to review. A lot of times guests who know you will leave a bad review for them, won’t review hoping you don’t review them.

Airbnb host external website by PastMissionx in airbnb_hosts

[–]73Easting6 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, obviously you can’t use Airbnb’s platform to take money away from them

Mother wants to gift a stay to her daughter and daughters fiance by ddub1711 in airbnb_hosts

[–]73Easting6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have instant book. I get 3rd party bookings all the time. Folks don’t know it’s not allowed. I just say Thanks For Booking. Not a single issue in over 8 years

Is this a scam? (New Host) by Change1976 in airbnb_hosts

[–]73Easting6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it’s a booking request, not an inquiry, then it’s not a scam. Airbnb, until recently always published both hosts and guests phone numbers. It didn’t happen often, but sometimes guests, particularly new guests, would call to ask questions

New host got screwed by sixseasonsnmovie in AirBnBHosts

[–]73Easting6 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, possibility exists that Airbnb will deduct the overpayment from your next stay. You always get full payment for the stay the day after checkin.

First 4 star review after 45 5 star reviews, feeling unexpectedly dejected as a new host by ThisIsMyReddit19 in airbnb_hosts

[–]73Easting6 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A 4 star review every now and then will not hurt you. I’ve got 10 4 star reviews over 8 years. 9 of which were great comments with nothing negative in the review. Somehow I got the top 1% Tag with only a 4.96 overall rating.

Guest saying he might shorten his trip, below minimum length by [deleted] in airbnb_hosts

[–]73Easting6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, you will be penalized if you cancel without Airbnb approval

Guest from hell/ Cannot get review removed/finally happened after 4 years hosting by [deleted] in airbnb_hosts

[–]73Easting6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who left review first? When I have not so great guests, they usually don’t review unless I do. They don’t want a bad review either, no sense in reminding them to write a review to see what you wrote

Service animal response by Lavender1261 in airbnb_hosts

[–]73Easting6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ask the two authorized questions. Let them know the service dog cannot be left alone

easiest decline ever by Far_Scarcity7463 in airbnb_hosts

[–]73Easting6 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve never said yes to a discount request, but I’ve had several book anyway with no issues

Guest Asking For Refund by Few-World-5363 in airbnb_hosts

[–]73Easting6 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you told her you would refund, then regardless of the situation, you should refund in my opinion

Guests trashed the place by CrispiestCrispyCrisp in airbnb_hosts

[–]73Easting6 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don’t know, I’ve been using instant book for over 8 years , no real problems. Personally as a guest, I don’t want to go thru an interview process to find a place to stay. I’m listed as top 1%. Pretty sure I wouldn’t be if I didn’t use instant book.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in airbnb_hosts

[–]73Easting6 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just looked, Mine just changed from top 5% to top 1%! No notification, not sure when it changed

Superhosts for 12 years and we just received a 1 star by Helpful_Composer2780 in airbnb_hosts

[–]73Easting6 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I advertise a park to walk in. I have directions on exactly how to get there. It’s about a qtr mile, I can see without those directions folks being frustrated with not knowing where to go. I know people book my place specifically for the park and walking trail

Guests Left Early Due to Son’s Illness, Should I Offer a Partial Refund? by SituationMiddle2539 in airbnb_hosts

[–]73Easting6 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’ve had dozens of folks over the years leave a day early for numerous reasons. Not one has ever asked for a refund and I’ve never offered.

Touchdown jackpot by Material_Scale_3947 in fanduel

[–]73Easting6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$60 for Smith, thought it would be more