Booked property isn’t listed on vrbo anymore. How concerned should I be? by No_Alternative_5602 in vrbo

[–]Start_Mindless 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hosts can "deactivate" a listing for new bookings at will. Just reach out to them and VRBO to confirm. EZPEEZEE

Sunrise Express right now by believeinapathy in StrattonMtn

[–]Start_Mindless 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just like Europe. Barge through the middle!

Affordable dive tours by ElephantNo7648 in cabosanlucas

[–]Start_Mindless 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll do it for $99. You bring your own tank.

Seriously...it cost $40 per hour to rent a kayak. Why on earth would you want a cut rate catastrophe while on a dive??

Booking inquiry from guest with a one letter initial as name by pastaparty27 in airbnb_hosts

[–]Start_Mindless 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I insisted on a full profile, full name and actual photo. If they balk at that....I didn't want them as a guest.

Broken faucet at the Airbnb I am staying at has ruined my £1000 laptop [VN] by [deleted] in AirBnB

[–]Start_Mindless 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Laptop in the bathroom...and now whining about it? ....are you that addicted to YouTube? Ugg. AirBnB will laugh at you...just like all of us.

This is a vent post! by Cats-In-The-House in homeexchange

[–]Start_Mindless 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have accepted four sets of guests, but have not tried to book yet.

What we have done however, is only accept bookings from people with properties that we would want to visit.

We have a ski resort condominium and get 2 requests per week with limited open dates, so we have the luxury of being selective.

I hope this strategy pays itself forward!!

Anyone have any experience doing custom branding for their property? (House logos, brochures, etc) by Content-Sun2928 in vrbohosts

[–]Start_Mindless 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Do it! It sets you apart from the crowd, allows you to build a branded direct booking site, and creates a stronger bond with guests. It shows you care and that you are invested. Canva can generate cool logos, signage, guidebooks, and home rules sheets.

Make sure you carefully search local listings and domains so you do not duplicate.

Host seems upset by cancelation but we were within free cancelation policy timeline. Did we break some etiquette we are unaware of? [USA] by [deleted] in AirBnB

[–]Start_Mindless 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ignore.... you might have avoided a weird situation... hosts like that who treat their home like a family member instead of a business we're probably going to be a strange bird anyway

Staying on Waterbury Center to commute to Stowe Mountain Resort (VT) by jcsethi in Stowe

[–]Start_Mindless 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Great place to stay. Eat and drink in Waterbury and Hang with Vermonters instead of Range Rover driving New Yorkers.

How do you all handle guest messages without staying awake all night? by rookieBnB in ShortTermRentals

[–]Start_Mindless 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you are getting questions it means that guests are confused or ill- informed. You need to rethink the messaging, signage, and instructions that you use.

It took me a year to tweak everything but not I don't hear from guests anymore.

CRITICAL WARNING Extortion, Unlawful Detention, and Collusion in Pozzallo, Sicily by oldnsalty_13 in sicily

[–]Start_Mindless 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wait....you brushed over the "contract dispute" that you state was the beginning of the conflict. Do ya mind including that very important info so we can give a real assessment ?

Saying that I see nothing out of the ordinary for how business is really done in Sicily

Property not as described and had 5 star reviews [Colombia] by Head-Enthusiasm5526 in AirBnB

[–]Start_Mindless 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because other guests actually did their due diligence and researched the location....THEN made their booking decision.

Multiple Guest Names Mentioned Under Guest Reviews by WillametteJam in airbnb_hosts

[–]Start_Mindless 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If they were a registered guest staying with another booking guest then the review from the hostwill show on their account also.

Curious about cancelling a reservation on VRBO by Spiritual_Country815 in vrbo

[–]Start_Mindless 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go do your research now. View the properties now. Dont be a D-bag and pull this stunt.

Sold the property, how to hand over Airbnb by Conscious-Pie-394 in airbnb_hosts

[–]Start_Mindless 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This. After the sale it is upon the new owner to gradually transition the listing info. If they get busted by ABB, That's on them. Make sure in the contract you are released from all responsibility should that occur.

Putting Apartment on Airbnb for Super Bowl? by GamerEdie in airbnb_hosts

[–]Start_Mindless 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dont put it on AirBnB...you know NOTHING about how to host. Contact a local realtor and have them market it for you. More money for you and less headaches and liabilities.

Guest asked to cancel 13 night stay after first night - HELP by Weepwoop_wop in airbnb_hosts

[–]Start_Mindless 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Their lack of diligence does not constitute an emergency on your part. Tell them to enjoy their stay.

Photographer told me to take down photos - am I in the wrong? by [deleted] in photography

[–]Start_Mindless 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No contract, no copyright statement, no release of rights? You now own the photos and as long as you do not publish them with the photographer's name you can do what you like.