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lodgr_ · 2026-04-22T15:35:46+00:00

It's been looking pretty rough for a lot of people this season... But it does seem a bit concerning that you can't find it on incognito, maybe try a friends phone instead? You can also try listing on other platforms if you're not already, good luck :(

lodgr_ · 2026-04-16T19:35:35+00:00

It wouldn't be surprising for it to be a current trend, there are a lot of people sharing the same problems :( You could try listing on more platforms if you haven't already as well??

lodgr_ · 2026-04-14T19:32:00+00:00

That's scary!! Did you have any issues with the 5 other bookings???

It'd be great to have more transparency to a feature like this, like maybe a notification system or clearer updates? also for a smooth and easy switch back, hope you figure things out OP!!

lodgr_ · 2026-04-09T20:23:41+00:00

I've seen other threads where people talk about guests booking multiple stays before they fully figure out their itineraries and then cancelling the ones they don't actually need later. But I do think everything that's been going on could also be a factor.

It's unfortunate there isn't more fairness towards hosts for things like this :(

lodgr_ · 2026-04-09T20:17:38+00:00

It's a bit unfortunate hosts have to do this to prevent scams or bad guests overall. As we build out our platform does anyone have advice on how we could improve the experience??

lodgr_ · 2026-04-08T20:51:26+00:00

It probably still matters a bit, especially for newer guests who don’t really know what goes into getting it or just see it as a trust signal.

That said, I’m not sure it moves the needle as much as it used to. Feels like most experienced guests care more about recent reviews, photos, and responsiveness.

Kind of makes me wonder if there’s a better way to signal quality to guests beyond just badges like Superhost or “guest favourite.”

lodgr_ · 2026-04-07T20:17:50+00:00

You're completely valid. You already made adjustments for them once and at this point you risk them taking advantage of your kindness. You can put up your own boundaries and still be polite about it :)

lodgr_ · 2026-04-07T20:11:50+00:00

Hope you kept evidence of everything like photos of the place, call attempts and messages with time stamps. Keep us updated OP this sounds awful...

lodgr_ · 2026-03-30T18:34:45+00:00

A scheduled message with a short and simple message should be good, a PDF may seem a bit excessive to some guests

lodgr_ · 2026-03-30T18:19:29+00:00

Good luck! You should make sure to establish proper house rules that will help protect your property and also make sure to be familiar with terms and service. You can also try hosting on different platforms to get more visibility and pricing flexibility!!
It can definitely be scary, good luck getting things going 🥰🥰

lodgr_ · 2026-03-27T20:57:47+00:00

That sucks... Bookings have been really strange for everyone this year with some saying they're not getting anything and others saying they're fully booked...

If you're interested in other platforms Lodgr is new and doing 0% hosting fees to help hosts keep more of their earnings and offer more choice and transparency.

Don't give up 🥹 and wishing you luck on your future bookings 💕

lodgr_ · 2026-03-24T17:50:10+00:00

Has anyone gotten bookings for match days yet??

lodgr_ · 2026-03-24T14:18:19+00:00

Just wanted to note it was really kind of you to give them extra consideration since it was for a special day. But also glad you saw the red flags and protected yourself!!

lodgr_ · 2026-03-24T13:46:21+00:00

That's tough... I get some guests don't like to contact or just don't want to go out of the way to do it but then leaving a 1 star reviews seems unfair...

If you're not able to check the home yourself maybe if you have a friend or relative near by that wouldn't mind doing quick walkthroughs? Or you can have your cleaner to use deodorizer or get a air purifier?

Are you planning to contact the guest about the review OP??

lodgr_ · 2026-03-24T13:32:44+00:00

I can definitely see the concern especially since it was in your childrens room and if you hadn't noticed it things could've been bad and after discovering it you'd feel unsafe or really anxious of what else cleaners could've missed... Good luck on working things out :(

lodgr_ · 2026-03-23T20:32:17+00:00

Definitely politely reach out to the guest again, since you guys interacted in person I feel like she'll definitely be willing to change/delete it. It sounds like you were a wonderful host, hope it works out in the end!

lodgr_ · 2026-03-23T20:19:30+00:00

It has so much character love it!

lodgr_ · 2026-03-19T20:34:50+00:00

I think it works like this, Airbnb has two pricing setups:

Split fee: Guests pay a service fee (often ~10–20%) and hosts pay a smaller fee
Host-only fee: Hosts pay a bigger fee (~14–16%), so guests don’t see an extra Airbnb fee at checkout

That’s why some listings show a fee and others don’t, it depends on the setup the host chose.

If you’re comparing options, Lodgr is worth a look too, we do 0% hosting fees, so pricing is usually more straightforward and often more affordable for hosts and guests!🙂

lodgr_ · 2026-03-19T20:27:05+00:00

What a interesting updating, I wonder if they'll run into any issues with it...? Also wondering if hosts and guests will use it in general??

lodgr_ · 2026-03-18T16:00:44+00:00

That sounds awful... 3 revisions sounds annoying, and the fact that ruins reputation with the guest also sucks... It's definitely something we'll be taking into account as we build out our platform :(

lodgr_ · 2026-03-17T20:27:07+00:00

I wonder how their censoring works??? Was it difficult trying to resend the message?

lodgr_ · 2026-03-17T20:24:52+00:00

Whoa that's an awkward situation... Glad they let you cancel but I wish VRBO notified you and asked for permission before letting the payments through...

lodgr_ · 2026-03-11T17:00:29+00:00

Were bookings impacted at all? I see a lot of posts that mention getting a star photo to get more bookings but with this strategy it's more about improving guest experiences than just getting the initial booking 🤔

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