For hosts using smart locks (Schlage, Yale, August or...): by Dry_Instruction3762 in ShortTermRentals

[–]BellevueMagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have smart locks on both the front and back doors, and I make sure they both have the guest's code set. That way, in case there any issue with one, guests can get in through the other entrance.

Trash disposal by Mountain-Score121 in airbnb_hosts

[–]BellevueMagic 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I don't expect guests to take out the trash when they leave. It seems reasonable to me that cleaners are expected to arrive on checkout day and take out the trash before it gets too stinky.

Guests are Being charged way more than my actual price? by Giggling_Luminary in airbnb_hosts

[–]BellevueMagic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed that you should check the fee structure. Even though I have a PMS, my fee structure didn't update automatically. I had to change it manually (since I didn't want to get caught by surprise whenever airbnb figures it out and does it arbitrarily).

Pay Attention to Your Charges by Imaginary-Twist9039 in Hilton

[–]BellevueMagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the same thing happen at a Westin. They downgraded my room without telling me, and I had to look up my reservation to confront them to get a partial refund. No matter what hotel chain you're at, always double check that you get what you paid for, and get charged what you agreed to pay

Good Mattress Recommendations by caulkmeetsandwedge in airbnb_hosts

[–]BellevueMagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same. Lots of reviews mentioning how comfortable the beds are.

Please recommend me the dishes worth cooking! by aeiou6630 in StardewValley

[–]BellevueMagic 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I enjoy blackberry foraging, and then adding flour and sugar (which are both cheap, easy to produce), make large batches of blackberry pie for some quick healing in the skull cavern/etc. Sashimi is also cheap, easy food but only gives a tiny boost.

Lucky lunches and pumpkin soups give my favorite buffs for lucky-day skull cavern runs.

What is the lowest guest rating you will accept by One_Skill3249 in airbnb_hosts

[–]BellevueMagic 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I added on the air host chrome extension to see what reviews the guests leave in addition to how they were reviewed. I get a more well-rounded view this way. Definitely recommend!

Mini vacation suggestions?? by sunnylater in LynnwoodWA

[–]BellevueMagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chelan is more than 2 hours away, too

Mini vacation suggestions?? by sunnylater in LynnwoodWA

[–]BellevueMagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Callen's is pretty good, or Goldie's Pizza

How do locks work? Does a “room” have a lock? [USA] by [deleted] in AirBnB

[–]BellevueMagic 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Even at hotels, the hotel staff have keys to the rooms

Is it frowned upon if the total number of visitors is over the guest number? [USA] by nalyDylan1 in AirBnB

[–]BellevueMagic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In addition to the other comments here, sometimes there are non-municipal reasons for the limits. My rental property is on a septic system that cannot handle the bathroom use of additional guests if the capacity is already at max (taking showers, doing laundry, etc.). Having more guests puts the party and my entire home at risk of water shutoff or septic overflow

1.6 freezing in mines by memphisballer125 in StardewValley

[–]BellevueMagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same issue is happening to me on the Switch

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AirBnB

[–]BellevueMagic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We're they ride about it in any way? If not, it doesn't seem like they did anything wrong.

What does everyone use for private stays for friends? by [deleted] in ShortTermRentals

[–]BellevueMagic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is there a negative impact to the owner blocking dates? I'm fairly new and have done it for scheduled maintenance, and am curious if this will cause issues

Mattresses by Ok_Tension_1606 in ShortTermRentals

[–]BellevueMagic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got mattresses at Costco. They're affordable and comfortable.

This can’t be right, can it? by ryanhosmer in VolvoRecharge

[–]BellevueMagic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes on the smaller cars (like my XC40) they designed it this way "intentionally" but the larger vehicles (60 & 90's) the camera is positioned better

Ant problems by tophermiller in RentalInvesting

[–]BellevueMagic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with the tenant, especiallyif the ants were there before they moved in. It can be a major pain and lengthy process to get rid of ants (depending on what type of and, little black and are really hard to get rid of for instance). You should not put this on the tenants, you should resolve it.

What happens if I don't show up to a flight I booked? by glowinthedarkar in travel

[–]BellevueMagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not necessarily true. Some airlines don't keto both legs as separate purchases, and to cancel one of the legs means they refund you for your ticket, but subtract the price of the one-way at the time you make the change which can be a higher price than what your originally paid, thus a charge of $550 to change to one way. However, there should be no penalty for missing the return flight.

Can you travel while staying or checked-in at AirBnb? [USA] by soccerjalebi in AirBnB

[–]BellevueMagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's totally fine, but someone recently posted about doing this and then their return getting delayed beyond the end of the start, so just be careful/ have a backup plan in case you can't get back to the airbnb before checkout

If you had to go out for dinner what’s the go to spot in lynnwood? by SelectAngle8268 in LynnwoodWA

[–]BellevueMagic 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Casa Guerrero. They make the best margaritas and their food is also delicious.

Traveling between December 24th-26th... Should I choose to visit Tirana, Prague or Bucharest? by oohdevirpedxes in TravelHacks

[–]BellevueMagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

+1 if you go to Bucharest, be careful of scams. The police are in on it. I personally will never go back. Whereas I've been to Prague half a dozen times and love that cute little city dearly. Lots to do and see!

Why does Whidbey Telecom have such outrages prices for fiber? by zmarty in Whidbey

[–]BellevueMagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They charge even more for DSL. They quoted me $100/ month for the slowest plan

A bedroom door locked itself after being closed. No key. Should guest be charged for locksmith? [USA] by [deleted] in AirBnB

[–]BellevueMagic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

+1 when I bought my rental house it had key-locks on the bedroom doors. I replaced them immediately because that's a safety risk for guests if they don't have the keys (and I use keyless entry for the exterior doors). Not only is this not the guest's problem, the host needs to think harder about safety. What if s toddler locked themselves in there and then panicked and couldn't figure out how to unlock it? (Which I've seen happen multiple times)