First time Airbnb guests?

Discussion in 'Airbnb & Short Term Letting' started by geoffw, 5th Sep, 2017.

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  1. geoffw

    geoffw Moderator Staff Member

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    How do hosts treat people on Airbnb for the first time?

    My wife used Airbnb for the first time last weekend, without a lot of notice, and had trouble getting a place to accept her. She has previously travelled with me a number of times, and this is the first time she has travelled in her name. It took her some time to find a place to accept her, as she didn't have any reviews - in the end they only did so when I put a reference to my reviews that she found anywhere at all. The instant booking places were booked.
     
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  2. Ouchmyknees

    Ouchmyknees Well-Known Member

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    I had instant booking on mine so anyone who meet Airbnb's criteria (verifications etc) can book it.
     
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  3. Depreciator

    Depreciator Well-Known Member

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    I have one of my places on Instant Book and one not. I have knocked back a few people with no reviews, but they tend to be youngsters.
     
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    S1mon Well-Known Member

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    I dont usually knock them back. A decent % of my bookings are 1st timers. Im
    A bit wary of young males, but i think ive only declined one. Worst i have had is dirty dishes from them.

    Was only this morning i was trying to help first time oldies scan their id
     
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