B&B For women only?

Payal shared on ANecdotes Jan 2015

www.airbnb.com/groups/content/content-102544

Is B&B only for women a good idea?





Hello. I have recently joined Airbnb and I am new in hosting. I am opening an exclusive B&B For women travellers. Wanted to have a feedback from you all as fellow hosts. Is this a good idea? Any other suggestion would be welcomed.
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Rose
Rosea year ago
I think it's a great idea

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Rick
Ricka year ago
I know there are people here who only host women travelers...I think more for a safety/security reason...but it could be a good niche to fill!

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Kate
Katea year ago
I agree, its a great idea.

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Payal
Payala year ago
Thanks everyone

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Nic and Rach
Nic and Racha year ago
Great idea for women ... but not for men - that only means my wife can sleep and stay in your place and I will set up a tent in the street.

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Julie and Eric
Julie and Erica year ago
Ha!

Payal
Payala year ago
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Tove
Tovea year ago
I think it is a great idea, especially for women renting out rooms in their apartments, start a group;)

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Janie
Janiea year ago
I think it sounds like a great idea for women traveling alone. Is it legal, though? There are laws against in equal housing etc. I don't know that it applies here?

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Rick
Ricka year ago
it's totally legal in your own home...you can be as choosy as you like

Julie and Eric
Julie and Erica year ago
It could be totally legal in India, and sounds like a great idea, but there are certain rules that apply even in the home in which one lives (renting out more than 5 units comes to mind).

Julie and Eric
Julie and Erica year ago
...in the US, that is.

Nic and Rach
Nic and Racha year ago
As long as there are no zoning from your town or city that prohibit you from hosting.

Julie and Eric
Julie and Erica year ago
Good point!

Payal
Payala year ago
Its a 4 room accommodation that i am renting out.

Sheryl
Sheryl a year ago
I think you'll be fine as long as the language of your listing is very inviting to women but does not expressly exclude men.

What amenities would you be offering to woo the women?

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Payal
Payala year ago
I have been careful in describing. Only in the house rules i have clearly stated that I can't allow male friends. But you have pointed out a very important point. I shall look carefully into the language. Thanks Sheryl

Payal
Payala year ago
In room Tv, fridge, tea/coffee maker. Common pantry. Yoga sessions. Beauty services on request. In room Massage by female operator

Payal
Payala year ago
Taxi arrangement as and when required.

Tove
Tovea year ago
are we not all free to choose what kind of guests we want?

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Tove
Tovea year ago
not a question, we are
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Mario
Mario a year ago
I think a forum for discussion is reasonable. One way to check its need is to set it up and the rest will occur naturally.

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Sheryl
Sheryl a year ago
Actually, while you can choose what guests you want, I believe that there is a legal prohibition against expressly excluding any protected class of people. Thus, my suggestion against doing so.

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Payal
Payala year ago
No such legal hassle here. Its just that i am more comfortable hosting women travellers

Janie
Janiea year ago
In the US there are laws against exclusion because of race, sex, religion or sexual proclivity.




Gonzalo
Gonzaloa year ago
Good Idea. Make it "all for women": include products flr her, magazines, spa & retreat services and shopping guides

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Payal
Payala year ago
That's the exact idea.

Kate
Katea year ago
Excellent idea.

Rose
Rosea year ago
Seriously Gonzalo - women are also interested in other things besides magazines and shopping

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