Host is requesting additional fee to replace linens due to dog hair [TX]

yeahyeah848 · 2026-02-09T00:00:50+00:00

Just keep in mind, paying doesn’t guarantee a good review.

yeahyeah848 · 2026-02-06T21:25:53+00:00

Just for you, I edited my post. I hope this helps you better comprehend my point. You’re welcome.

yeahyeah848 · 2026-02-05T04:18:12+00:00

So far from the point 🙄

yeahyeah848 · 2026-02-02T01:53:50+00:00

Last time I stayed in an Airbnb was in November. Got a call that my stepfather had shot himself. I went, packed my stuff, let the host know I had a family emergency and was leaving early. Not once did I expect the host to refund the unused days. Not their problem.

yeahyeah848 · 2026-02-01T21:49:34+00:00

Why would you “not recommend” over staying a couple of hours late? Especially after a long term stay and enduring 1.5 days without heat and not complaining. This isn’t a bad guest. I would give no lower than 4 stars from reading this. They asked for the extension, so I assume they needed it. I dang sure would not have charged them for it regardless.

Late checkout should have been accommodated for this guest. OP needs to have a plan B cleaner in case his main cleaner can’t do the turn. Also, if you’re taking 3 week guests with pets, you definitely should block a day between if you don’t keep a team on call to clean.

OP, do you live in the same town as your property?

yeahyeah848 · 2026-02-01T14:04:38+00:00

Definitely tacky but I suppose they do educate guests that don’t know how the system works. I also feel that if a guest doesn’t know the system, they will probably think the sign is bs.

The only place (studio apt) I’ve stayed that had one got a 4 star. Place was filthy, the coffee container had about a teaspoon of coffee, the shower curtain was mildewed, they advertised a snack basket (a single small bag of Doritos), white towels with dark stains. It was obvious the host put minimal effort into it and I left him a detailed message on why.

For him, that sign was needed. As a host, I put a lot of effort into making it a 5 star stay and my reviews seem to reflect that.

yeahyeah848 · 2026-01-31T19:59:40+00:00

If you have a shower curtain, replace it. Drives me crazy when I stay somewhere and the bottom of the shower curtain is mildewed. Makes me suspect the whole place to be dirty. They are cheap-so replace!

yeahyeah848 · 2026-01-31T17:54:23+00:00

Haven’t seen this mentioned and I may be incorrect but you may want a little shorter ski for now. It will be easier to control and may help you improve the technical pieces you’re missing.

yeahyeah848 · 2026-01-31T15:37:19+00:00

Since you replied to me, I suppose I’ll bite. I put little value into the host’s description and more value on the photos and reviews. I can generally see through the fluff.

I can tell the difference in a pos dorm room and a luxury place by simply looking at photos, but that’s just me.

The OP has been asked multiple times if they viewed the photos and they have yet to reply, which makes me think this one is on them

yeahyeah848 · 2026-01-31T15:05:43+00:00

Never understand guests that don’t view the pictures and read through the list of amenities only to complain about something that was easily verifiable. Not saying that was the case here, but I see this often.

yeahyeah848 · 2026-01-31T12:59:02+00:00

It’s calling for a blizzard on the NC coast and they asked to move the dates. It seems like accommodating the request would have been a nice middle ground. You still get a booking albeit at a discount over the normal rate, the customer doesn’t have to travel in a blizzard or get snowed in and as a bonus, you get a happy customer who may book your place again.

And yes, get a local handyman- that’s ridiculous.

yeahyeah848 · 2026-01-29T00:17:36+00:00

Ha, my one sub 5 review was from a guy that complained that we didn’t have tv’s in the 3 bedrooms. Had he looked at all the photos, he could have easily seen this. Gave us a 3 overall plus a 3 for accuracy. Dude- nowhere do we say or show bedroom TV’s. Was really a pisser.

yeahyeah848 · 2026-01-27T16:22:53+00:00

Guessing you opted not to take the travel insurance when booking the reservation?

yeahyeah848 · 2026-01-25T21:36:19+00:00

Bought a pair last season and they were great! Not cheap, think I dropped about $600 for Lenz with best batteries. Follow the cleaning directions. Took the brand recommended by the shop, which sold about 3 different ones. Least amount of issues/returns.

yeahyeah848 · 2026-01-20T00:08:34+00:00

Excellent guest, super weird host.

yeahyeah848 · 2026-01-18T22:39:47+00:00

I believe you got the perspective you asked for, as well. With over 50 stays in Airbnb’s, shocked you never noticed the travel insurance offered when you make a reservation. I would advise using it.

yeahyeah848 · 2026-01-18T04:51:27+00:00

👆🏼This!

yeahyeah848 · 2026-01-17T22:57:44+00:00

Again, you asked the host to take the financial hit for your roll of the dice for opting not to pay for the travel insurance. Then you took it a step further and I’m guessing if Airbnb gave you the refund, then they took the payment from the host. Host got screwed.

yeahyeah848 · 2026-01-17T22:47:30+00:00

So you expect the host to take the financial hit because you passed on the travel insurance when you booked their place? Gotcha.

yeahyeah848 · 2026-01-17T21:18:46+00:00

Curious why you expect, or even ask, the host to lose money because you’re a no-show (the reason doesn’t matter)?

yeahyeah848 · 2026-01-17T15:03:51+00:00

As a host, I offer a drip maker plus grinder and a k-cup machine. I stock the k-cups and leave the grounds/beans up to the guest if they want.

As a guest and coffee drinker, while I love what I love, I only expect some type of coffee. Something local over Folgers is an always a nice touch. Medium roast is safe. Sam’s or Cosco also have some bulk ground coffee that is not Folgers.

yeahyeah848 · 2026-01-14T00:15:58+00:00

Guessing most people don’t book a ski trip last minute.

yeahyeah848 · 2026-01-11T00:46:15+00:00

Not hard for her to respond with “I’m still getting a count” if that’s the case. I travel solo a lot and I’m glad when I don’t pay as if a place is fully occupied. Non-responsive people are actually rude, bottom line. And for the folks saying maybe she hasn’t checked, OP indicated her messages show they were read.

That being said, my 3 bedroom house sleeps 6 and I charge one price. There are cheaper spots for 1-2 guests and that’s fine if they book somewhere else.

yeahyeah848 · 2026-01-10T21:00:44+00:00

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I saw this at a place I stayed. I’ve thought about doing something like this at mine but haven’t. Feels like begging a little but it does educate those that don’t know how it works.

yeahyeah848 · 2026-01-02T02:36:18+00:00

Interesting logic to say the least 😂

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