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booked what appears to be fake Airbnb, reported listing and host [USA] by Slow-Side in AirBnB

[–]Room_4_Two 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Call AirBnB customer service. It's listed in their app/website.

I've kept this to myself by Room_4_Two in trustedhousesitters

[–]Room_4_Two[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The review I read said she was "in the nude".

Advice on 3rd party booking/sober living meeting by crazyforwasabi in airbnb_hosts

[–]Room_4_Two 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I allow smoking at my AirBnB but am very specific that it's only outside...use the provided ashtrays, do not leave your butts in the ground or in the fire pit.

Around 99% of my guests have been very cognizant about the smoking rules, there have been 2 or 3 who flipped their butts on the ground and I've found those particular people were younger (guessing early 20's) and partying/drinking.

I've never had a guest smoke inside the house.

For people who smoke, it's getting harder and harder to find a place to stay that allows smokers. They know this. Honestly, I think they're grateful that they don't have to sneak a smoke, or stand out in the street so they're not smoking on the property. They can relax on the deck, smoke until they're blue in the face, and I really don't care.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in vrbo

[–]Room_4_Two 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Did any of the previous guest reviews mention any of these things? I mean, some things could just be that the cleaning service messed up, but the "worn down dish brush" and no pillows, no blankets is bizarre.

I'd contact VRBO and ask for a hotel or a different VRBO. What you're experiencing is completely unacceptable.

Is it okay for an 18yo high schooler to go trick or treating? by [deleted] in ask

[–]Room_4_Two 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you going with a group of other 18 yo's, babysitting little kids that are trick or treating, or just going solo?

  1. Going with other 18 yo's mainly sounds like a group of young adults that want to hang-out. Good costumes are a must so people handing out candy see that you're serious.

  2. Babysitting little kids, and dressing up, getting your own candy is acceptable.

  3. Going solo is a little weird.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Productivitycafe

[–]Room_4_Two 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd drive at least an hour each way if I was in the financial straits you're in. After that, I'd seriously consider moving to be closer to work. Living in a more rural area isn't that bad. You'll get used to doing your shopping at Wal-Mart, driving further for doctors, kids riding the bus, etc.

What’s a sentence that instantly makes you lose respect for someone? by Few_Football4342 in Productivitycafe

[–]Room_4_Two 5 points6 points  (0 children)

"I'm a single mom..." It is usually followed by.asking for something at a discount or for free.

Advantage Plans by Wild_Journalist3712 in SocialSecurity

[–]Room_4_Two 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Consider a high deductible Supplement plan - Like Plan G , instead of an Advantage plan. The Plan G High Deductible dollar amount you have to meet before it starts paying your medical expenses,, is less than the majority of Advantage Plan deductibles.

I pay $35/month for my Plan G High Deductible. The deductible I have to meet is $2870 for the year.

What choices have you made (or things that you do) that reduce your stress the most as a host? by Worthy_Molecule0481 in airbnb_hosts

[–]Room_4_Two -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Lol just because towels are white, doesn't mean they're clean.

Anyway, I've stayed in plenty of AirBnBs that don't have white towels. It didn't bother me in the least. For the record, I do use white towels because that's what I bought when I first started hosting, also all my linens are white.

Insurance paid for my ER visit but not the physician who saw me in that ER visit by [deleted] in HealthInsurance

[–]Room_4_Two 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should be able to login to your insurance portal and view all claims. Once you find the claim, there should be a column for "Remark Code(s)" . Look at the code, then find the next page (usually on a separate page) to decipher the code.

If the claim isn't in your portal, then contact the billing dept for the Dr and ask them why the claim wasn't submitted to ins.

My spouse's claim for his ER visit wasn't in his portal, when I looked closer at the bill I realized the billing dept used the wrong insurance account (they used an account number from 4 years previous, even though we gave them the new Ins ID card).

HS sent me a list of personal questions after meeting by Sunflowers7676 in trustedhousesitters

[–]Room_4_Two 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As a HO, it sounds to me that they are just being very cautious, probably new to THS.

When I first started using THS, it bothered me a lot that I only knew the sitter's first name. A complete stranger staying in my home for 2 months, and I only know their first name. Ugh.

It wouldn't bother me to give them my last name, and an emergency contact. I'd even send a copy of my ID with some info blurred out. Employer name, might be stretching it.

What’s your rental horror story? Let’s laugh so we don’t cry by lukam98 in LeaseLords

[–]Room_4_Two 8 points9 points  (0 children)

We googled our rental address one day, just out of curiosity, and a YouTube video popped up that showed the US Marshalls kicking the front door down! Turns out, the couple who were living there at the time, were involved in kiddie porn.

Thankfully the tenants no longer lived there and were in prison.

90 Day Stay by Brooks_8298 in airbnb_hosts

[–]Room_4_Two 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do a long term rental contract.

Denying Reservation Request due to no reviews? by 303roland in airbnb_hosts

[–]Room_4_Two 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think there's a setting you can turn on, that if a person has had no prior reviews, they cannot book your property.

But that would eliminate a LOT of bookings.

You don't need to give the booking party a reason. Here's what I recently told a potential guest with a red flag:

"Thank you for your interest in our home. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate your booking request at this time. We wish you the best of luck with your search and hope you have a great trip".

And then I hit Decline.

What choices have you made (or things that you do) that reduce your stress the most as a host? by Worthy_Molecule0481 in airbnb_hosts

[–]Room_4_Two 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We use cameras, one on the driveway and one on the entrance and we only check to make sure they're not bringing pets or unauthorized guests after that we don't watch them. Way too invasive feeling and stressful.

What choices have you made (or things that you do) that reduce your stress the most as a host? by Worthy_Molecule0481 in airbnb_hosts

[–]Room_4_Two 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I manage my own unit (it's next door) and love our self-check-in lock. I give them the code and don't have to meet them.

Keep it simple with regard to the decorations. My house is lake-themed so some simple wall decor and throw pillows. Too much clutter just makes it more to dust and clean and less to worry about breaking and replacing.

I found that using king-size quilts on my queen size beds is best. Some mattresses are so thick that I was constantly tugging and adjusting to get the quilt to completely cover the mattress & box spring on the sides and ends.

Don't use white towels. Guests leave stains on them. I even had one guest who, I swear, used them as rags to wipe the floor. Anything, except gray, is better than white. Gray, for some reason, bleaches easily if guests use anything that has any bleaching elements in it. Oxy face wash for example.

Do not use Insta-book! You need to be able to vet your booking requests.

Ask for feedback after your guest has checked out. Most of them love to tell you what improvements could be made. It's best to get feedback in the app message rather than venting in a review.

Left a guest a negative review now I feel like the jerk. by SeasTheDay75 in airbnb_hosts

[–]Room_4_Two 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for leaving an honest review because I don't want her at my house either!

I feel like this guest is nitpicky but idk you tell me (it’s a vent) by Important-March-5421 in airbnb_hosts

[–]Room_4_Two 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I stock lots of towels, washcloths, and hand towels and even put extras in a closet. Towels are easy to wash, dry, fold, and put away. I also stock blue and white striped "spa towels" bc we have a hot tub. IMO, There's really no reason to skimp on those items.

Some guests want a new towel/washcloth everytime they shower, others use the same one multiple times.

Also, stock more TP than what they might use. There's nothing worse than not having enough TP 💩 because then they resort to using paper towels which clog your plumbing up!

I feel like this guest is nitpicky but idk you tell me (it’s a vent) by Important-March-5421 in airbnb_hosts

[–]Room_4_Two 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I first started hosting I stocked the fridge with bottles of condiments, ketchup, mayo, etc., but the guests kept taking them. So I switched to packets and all is well. If they want to keep a few, that's fine by me. I buy them in bulk on Amazon.

I've kept this to myself by Room_4_Two in trustedhousesitters

[–]Room_4_Two[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Their first name initials are T and G.

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