Post by High Priestess on May 28, 2016 22:50:00 GMT
Jonathan shared on London COmmunity Hub Nov 2014
www.airbnb.com/groups/content/content-92305
Guest staying indoors all day
I accepted a guest (verified etc) for a two-month stay.
I assumed they would be either studying at college or on a work placement (as all my other long-term guests were).
It turns out that they are "waiting on a work visa" and being evasive when I ask for the name of the company.
I'm a on-site host who works all day Monday to Friday. It was just something I didn't expect to be in I feel this goes against the ethos of Airbnb.
The heating is set to only go on in the mornings, evenings and weekends, this is made clear to all guests.
I'm *this* close to suggesting that they find 'proper' long-term accommodation and give them notice. OTOH, I accepted the booking, they haven't broken any rules.
Would appreciate some thoughts.
tl;dr: Guest stays indoors all day every day - is this against the spirit of Airbnb?
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Gordon
Gordon2 years ago
Jonathan
You've accepted a long term booking which I'd argue isn't really a 'run of the mill' airbnb stay. Personally, I'd have had a 'red flag alarm' go off in my head on getting a booking of this length and would have done some digging to understand why they were here etc. I too wouldn't want somebody hanging around all day.
And as much as it might irritate you, I don't think it's fair to expect your guest to sit in the cold because it doesn't fit in with your heating routine (which isn't made clear in your details).
As annoying as it is, I think you've just got to suck it up and try to keep a smile on your face.
Good luck!
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Jonathan
Jonathan2 years ago
Thanks Gordon appreciate those thoughts. The guest isn't unpleasant or anything, so sucking it up won't be too much of a problem! I'll put this one down to experience. Thanks again.
Maggie
Maggie2 years ago
I've recently had a similar thing though luckily it was only for a week. The two guests turned up with four large suitcases explaining that they were here to start a new life. I usually ask the purpose of a visit if it isn't clear but thought as they were siblings they were on holiday. I shall never make such an assumption again. I will be making it clear on my listing that it would be expected that guests would be out during the day. I'm grateful I only had to endure it for a week.
I guess we all keep learning.
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Jonathan
Jonathan2 years ago
I guess we all do, Maggie. Thanks for sharing that. Four large suitcases! :-o
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Juergen
Juergen2 years ago
Hi Jonathan you are in the same position as me although my heating stay on from 7am to 22 pm .To solve the problem of Nestsitter i discuss with the guest why they are here...
If they hold back - reject
if they want to write a book - reject
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Jonathan
Jonathan2 years ago
Nestsitter - that's a good term, Juergen! Yes, I realise I should have asked more questions at the booking stage.
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void
void2 years ago
Cut down your maximum stay and state clearly in your description, as I have, that 'This accommodation is suitable for short term stays and guests with planned activities during the day'. I reiterate in the house rules that I expect the room to be vacated during the day. Years of experience have taught me to be very specific in my questioning of potential guests in order to avoid previous horrors of people 'settling in', especially retired couples who treat the house as though they're on a cruise.
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Jonathan2 years ago
That's a good tip for the description, Janey - I'll do that.
For maximum stays, I've had people do summer-long courses etc so I will think on that.
I shouldn't laugh but that cruise comment is a classic. I think there's potential for a sitcom based around being a host...
Thanks again.
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void
void2 years ago
Yes, Jonathan, it's been a compromise for me by cutting down maximum stay. In the winter months I may extend it for working guests, but means I have to create a separate listing and, at the moment, I can't be arrased! Yes, the cruise comment is one of many hidden away in my journal!
www.airbnb.com/groups/content/content-92305
Guest staying indoors all day
I accepted a guest (verified etc) for a two-month stay.
I assumed they would be either studying at college or on a work placement (as all my other long-term guests were).
It turns out that they are "waiting on a work visa" and being evasive when I ask for the name of the company.
I'm a on-site host who works all day Monday to Friday. It was just something I didn't expect to be in I feel this goes against the ethos of Airbnb.
The heating is set to only go on in the mornings, evenings and weekends, this is made clear to all guests.
I'm *this* close to suggesting that they find 'proper' long-term accommodation and give them notice. OTOH, I accepted the booking, they haven't broken any rules.
Would appreciate some thoughts.
tl;dr: Guest stays indoors all day every day - is this against the spirit of Airbnb?
8 comments
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Gordon
Gordon2 years ago
Jonathan
You've accepted a long term booking which I'd argue isn't really a 'run of the mill' airbnb stay. Personally, I'd have had a 'red flag alarm' go off in my head on getting a booking of this length and would have done some digging to understand why they were here etc. I too wouldn't want somebody hanging around all day.
And as much as it might irritate you, I don't think it's fair to expect your guest to sit in the cold because it doesn't fit in with your heating routine (which isn't made clear in your details).
As annoying as it is, I think you've just got to suck it up and try to keep a smile on your face.
Good luck!
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Jonathan
Jonathan2 years ago
Thanks Gordon appreciate those thoughts. The guest isn't unpleasant or anything, so sucking it up won't be too much of a problem! I'll put this one down to experience. Thanks again.
Maggie
Maggie2 years ago
I've recently had a similar thing though luckily it was only for a week. The two guests turned up with four large suitcases explaining that they were here to start a new life. I usually ask the purpose of a visit if it isn't clear but thought as they were siblings they were on holiday. I shall never make such an assumption again. I will be making it clear on my listing that it would be expected that guests would be out during the day. I'm grateful I only had to endure it for a week.
I guess we all keep learning.
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Jonathan
Jonathan2 years ago
I guess we all do, Maggie. Thanks for sharing that. Four large suitcases! :-o
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Juergen
Juergen2 years ago
Hi Jonathan you are in the same position as me although my heating stay on from 7am to 22 pm .To solve the problem of Nestsitter i discuss with the guest why they are here...
If they hold back - reject
if they want to write a book - reject
Reply Like
Jonathan
Jonathan2 years ago
Nestsitter - that's a good term, Juergen! Yes, I realise I should have asked more questions at the booking stage.
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void
void2 years ago
Cut down your maximum stay and state clearly in your description, as I have, that 'This accommodation is suitable for short term stays and guests with planned activities during the day'. I reiterate in the house rules that I expect the room to be vacated during the day. Years of experience have taught me to be very specific in my questioning of potential guests in order to avoid previous horrors of people 'settling in', especially retired couples who treat the house as though they're on a cruise.
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Jonathan
Jonathan2 years ago
That's a good tip for the description, Janey - I'll do that.
For maximum stays, I've had people do summer-long courses etc so I will think on that.
I shouldn't laugh but that cruise comment is a classic. I think there's potential for a sitcom based around being a host...
Thanks again.
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void
void2 years ago
Yes, Jonathan, it's been a compromise for me by cutting down maximum stay. In the winter months I may extend it for working guests, but means I have to create a separate listing and, at the moment, I can't be arrased! Yes, the cruise comment is one of many hidden away in my journal!