^^^ thisI always found the airbnbs with the key code to get in better... instead of having to meet someone
Aren't they all like this? I've never had to meet someone.I always found the airbnbs with the key code to get in better... instead of having to meet someone
We've had two meets, both in Europe.Aren't they all like this? I've never had to meet someone.
I am sitting in one as I write. We’ve used Airbnb or VRBO often.
1. make it as much a home as you would want for yourself
2. Make sure the place is as clean and up to date furnishing wise as is feasible
3. Don’t be misleading on amenities
4. Be well supplied with dishware , silverware, cooking equipment, kitchen utensils as possible ( pots. pans, bread knives ladles, can and bottle openers etc). Paper towels.
5. make sure everthing is in working order and leave any operating instructions especially for TVs, clothes washers and driers, dishwashers etc. wireless codes and passwords.
6. Linens and towels in adequate supply and clean.
7. You or an appropriate contact with knowledge of the place should be readily reachable by phone to deal with questions or emergencies.
We have had mostly good experiences. But even good places and owners need to pay attention to everything. We stayed at a unique s and nice place earlier this year. it has a unique and large bathtub that we thoughtvwe might use. The place was on a well system and apparently the filters hadn’t been checked or serviced recently. Very brown and unappealing water. It didn’t ruin our experience, but it illustrates what an owner can’t neglect. Good luck.
Depends. Some never live in the house or apartment. If they use it sometimes they’d have a separate storage area for whatever they aren’t making available to renters. Sometimes a place will be a separated, fully equipped part of a home that has a separate entrance from the part of the building occupied by the owner. Typically kind of like an expanded in law apartment with usually 2 or more bedrooms, a kitchen and dining are and 1-2 baths.Where do people put their own stuff who the house is rented out?
Owner closets are generally locked and marked with a “Owner’s Closet” sign. We have a property that intentionally has a massive master bedroom closet (250 sq ft) and then a normal size closet. We lock up our toys, property supplies, tools etc. in the big closet.Where do people put their own stuff who the house is rented out?
I don’t get this I work all over the world and country. I have access to a car everywhere rental or provided so if I get somewhere early I keep the bags in the car.We've had two meets, both in Europe.
As for a tip on hosting, have a provision for storing baggage prior to check in (or after checkout). It's something any decent concierge at any decent hotel would offer, and it's a huge convenience.
Good for you.I don’t get this I work all over the world and country. I have access to a car everywhere rental or provided so if I get somewhere early I keep the bags in the car.
Air bnbs aren’t the st Regis you gotta have reasonable expectations
Clearly that’s not the case here and you are unreasonableGood for you.
Why on earth would I want a car in Paris or London? Or any major city in Western Europe, or cities like Seoul or Tokyo?
One more thing to stress about - finding parking and paying for it.
This.We're at the point where we don't need Airbnb anymore and can just deal direct with our loyal Guests.
Aren't they all like this? I've never had to meet someone.
Hosts - make sure you underwrite the investment property as a long term rental. If the AirBNB market softens, or your're banking on a large event such as the DNCs and RNCs coming to your city, things can go array and you can be footing a large mortgage bill plus interest.Looking into the opportunity for renting a loft or buying an investment property.
Hosts- pros/cons
Guests- what makes a great property?
I have only ever used cheap crappy airbnbs overseas and it is quite common, even in cities.
And on another note, Airbnb is really with some unique, historical places so if anyone is using them PLEASE try to at least stay at the places owned by locals.
Airbnb has turned into a bunch of corporate hotel chains buying out apartments and pricing out locals.