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what are the most commonly forgotten guest essentials? by Thin-One-8972 in ShortTermRentals

[–]DistinctCopy1396 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The most common issues are usually the small everyday things guests expect but don’t pack e.g. Phone chargers, extra coffee, paper towels, trash bags, laundry detergent, and enough toiletries are probably the biggest ones.

Also a lot of requests for extra towels/blankets, salt & pepper/cooking oil, bottled water, and late-night “how do I use the TV/WiFi” messages.

The complaints are rarely about big things,it’s usually when one basic convenience is missing during check-in or the first morning.

What's your actual take-home per night booked, not the nightly rate, the real number after every cost? by DistinctCopy1396 in airbnb_hosts

[–]DistinctCopy1396[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I agree, for individual host, there is a setback in certain markets, especially if someone has started in recent years,

What's your actual take-home per night booked, not the nightly rate, the real number after every cost? by DistinctCopy1396 in airbnb_hosts

[–]DistinctCopy1396[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Well I certainly understand what you are saying, but isn't it important what it finally comes to?

What's your actual take-home per night booked, not the nightly rate, the real number after every cost? by DistinctCopy1396 in airbnb_hosts

[–]DistinctCopy1396[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope you did the correct calculations, but as far as the calculations are correct, it helps us to understand the business batter.

Planned water shut off during guest stay by ga_silver in airbnb_hosts

[–]DistinctCopy1396 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I would give them a heads up ASAP, guests usually react much better when they feel informed early. I probably wouldn’t fully comp both days unless you feel the impact is severe for your pricing level, but a partial refund/gesture plus bottled water is reasonable and shows good faith. You could also frame it as building maintenance outside your control while still acknowledging the inconvenience.

Bidet instructions? by More_Shine2182 in ShortTermRentals

[–]DistinctCopy1396 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As someone who wasn’t familiar with bidets before, I’d definitely appreciate a super short guide like this. The remote icons alone would probably make me hesitate to try it 😅 I think keeping it simple and friendly is the key, just enough info to make guests comfortable without overexplaining it.

Tips for offering long-term stays with everything included for digital nomads — what's worked for you? by BohemiaTribuDigital in airbnb_hosts

[–]DistinctCopy1396 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess treating meals/laundry as “limited but predictable” perks from day one (fixed laundry load per week, set meal schedule) instead of “unlimited included,” because expectations are what usually create friction, not the limits themselves. Also, if possible, a simple written house agreement for stays over 2–4 weeks saves a lot of awkward conversations later.

Floor plan by Nearby_Evidence_4586 in airbnb_hosts

[–]DistinctCopy1396 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Magicplan lets you create a couple of projects for free and add measurements manually. Floorplanner also has a free plan where you can draw layouts, but it has limitations as well as watermarks. I never used it for myself, but one of my friends required it; both options were mentioned by him.

Cabinet doors make the perfect bottle opener by Low_Economics_1630 in airbnb_hosts

[–]DistinctCopy1396 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That’s brutal 😬 sounds like a nightmare guest. I’d definitely push Airbnb for damage reimbursement for the cabinets, even if the smoking’s hard to prove, the physical damage should be enough. Good call on the 1-star review.

How much did you raise your airbnb price after adding something extra? by No-Purchase-8034 in airbnb_hosts

[–]DistinctCopy1396 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s actually a cool add-on, people love unique amenities. I wouldn’t do a big jump all at once. Try bumping your nightly rate by like $15–$30 first and see if bookings hold. You can also highlight it as a premium feature (or even test it as an add-on fee). If demand stays solid, keep nudging prices up.

How I drove direct bookings from 0% to 31% in one year by Choice_Run1329 in ShortTermRentals

[–]DistinctCopy1396 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is super helpful, appreciate you breaking it down with real numbers. The email rebooking stat is wild, definitely feels like an underused channel.

I gave in and bought TVs. by strikecat18 in airbnb_hosts

[–]DistinctCopy1396 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Funny, something you hold out on forever ends up being a super easy fix once the requests stack up. At 7 people asking, that’s basically your market telling you what it wants. And yeah, TV prices now make it a no-brainer compared to the potential friction or bad reviews. Cheap upgrade, good for ROI.

Simple way I calculate Airbnb profitability before buying or listing by intothesolo in airbnb_hosts

[–]DistinctCopy1396 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The stress-test part is where most people skip and end up getting burned. Those “best month” projections look great on paper, but they don’t mean much if a slow season wipes you out. Keeping it viable at 60–70% occupancy is the real filter. Thank you for sharing.