Post by High Priestess on May 27, 2016 4:41:53 GMT
Evelyn
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An entire apartment in Washington
I rented an airbnb in Washington DC. It didn't have reviews but it was what we needed. 3 beds, private apartment. My private apartment listing doesn't have any private belongings. It was interesting stepping into someone's home. It was clean and the check in process was easy. She left us some good goodies. Chips, sodas, waters. It was fine. We got there around 9pm and were gone by 10:30. We heated up some soup we had. Left it clean etc. what was strange was all the personal items. Shoes, clothes, jewelry and money in drawers. I saw stuff as I was looking for linens for a sofa bed. She didn't leave it made and I had to look around. I was noisey but didn't go opening every drawer, cabinet or rummaging the entire place.
It has been interesting.
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Rebeccaa year ago
It is very interesting to be a guest, I agree. I've been a guest several times, through my own account and my partner's. I always leave a lot of private feedback..all constructive and helpful hopefully! The number one issue I've found is inadequate directions to the property. It is just the worst thing ever - you already have negative feelings before you even arrive. And yes, I've been in a few places where personal items are left in the room. It's ok if you're just staying one night but longer than that I think you need to vacate the room properly, you know? Depends on the price and the vibe being offered, though. The places like that where I've stayed it's been clear that it's casual and the hosts were great and v cool.
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Evelyna year ago
I never saw the hosts and communication was ok. And I understood the reason of leaving everything behind because we were there for one night. The host has a lot faith on people not taking anything left behind.
Sheryl
Sheryl a year ago
Wow. Maybe you should suggest to your host that she secure her belongings against others who, like you, don't respect her privacy.
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Andrew
Andrewa year ago
I used to sublet my entire home on Airbnb when out of town. Had I had to remove every single personal item into storage in order to make my space feel more neutral, it simply wouldn't have been worthwhile. Instead, I moved the more valuable and sensitive items, along with enough clothing to clear out shelf space, into the basement. It was a really long and tedious process every time, despite the fact that 95% of our stuff stayed in the house.
Generally I took on faith that guests wouldn't go rummaging around in my drawers just to see what was there. Your post is a good example of why that faith is misplaced.
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Evelyn
Evelyna year ago
I used to rent out my room as well and did the same. I would remove almost everything. Whatever I left behind I didn't care if people saw it.
Julie and Eric
Julie and Erica year ago
I rented a whole house listing recently that wasn't described as the host's home, but once I got there I figured it was. It's a relatively new listing so I made a list of the things to suggest - one of the first things was to be responsive when the guest asks multiple times how to check in, but I also quickly checked to see if drawers/closets had room in them for long-term guests. I did look for cleaning supplies and a pen but otherwise didn't notice what was in the few drawers and closets I peeked into.
Nicole
Nicolea year ago
One of the rooms I rent is one we use. how much I remo is dependent on the length of stay. For one night I wount remove anything. It's enough work just to clean the room for a one night stay. I pretty much assume guests will rummage through things and keep my house accordingly. It is possible that since your a host as well your host put more trust in you.
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Evelyn
Evelyna year ago
I was looking for linens and didn't open every drawer or closet but the ones I did tons of stuff was there.
Carrie
Carriea year ago
I rent the guestroom in my house, and because it's a small house with limited storage, I have a bunch of my own stuff stored in that room: off-season & fancy clothes, my file cabinet & my printer mainly. I wish I had somewhere else to store it, and I always apologize to guest when I tell them which drawers are empty & which parts of which closet are clear for their stuff.
I agree that in an entire apartment, you'd expect to have it be more neutral.
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Evelyn
Evelyna year ago
In my defense I was looking for additional linens for a sofa bed which wasn't made. I saw a ring left by the bathroom sink, journal in the bedroom. I didn't open every drawer or closet once I found what we were looking for. Believe me I have had guest open closet doors even with me home and them saying I just wanted to know what was behind the door and didn't like it one bit.
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Lula and Larry
Lula and Larrya year ago
I found your playful comment, by being "nosey" , the way you intended. It was a self -depricating comment, meant to be funny. After reading your many posts I cannot imagine you going on a fishing expedition at somebody's house. That would be out of character. You always show how much you care about your guests. Enjoy your trip. P.S. Suggest next time ask your Host to get you the blanket you need ;-)
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Evelyn
Evelyna year ago
She told me to look for the linens, since they didn't make the sofa bed.
Doug & Carole
Doug & Carolea year ago
We have an apartment in our home with its own entrance. There are no personal items of ours. We do have a locked door between the apartment and our part of the house. One guest decided to break open the lock I guess to see the other side of the door. I was home at the time and the guest was very embarrassed. I just said the rest of the house was not included in the apartment and then placed a friendly note on that door for future guests asking them not to enter into our private home through that door. No problems since.
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Evelyn
Evelyna year ago
Wait they broke open a lock? Did they have to replace it?
Lula and Larry
Lula and Larrya year ago
How crazy was that! Imagine if you had not been home. I probably would have asked them to leave.
Julie and Eric
Julie and Erica year ago
Broke a lock? As in, picked it? Or kicked the door until it broke?
Doug & Carole
Doug & Carolea year ago
The door was locked from the inside which they could open, but we had a chain lock on the other side so when they opened the door they must have used some force because they broke the chain. They didn't kick in the door just pulled real hard to break the chain. As I was home, no real harm done. yes, could have been much worse if I hadn't been home.
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Doug & Carole
Doug & Carolea year ago
We replaced the chain lock at our own expense.
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www.airbnb.com/groups/content/content-100355
An entire apartment in Washington
I rented an airbnb in Washington DC. It didn't have reviews but it was what we needed. 3 beds, private apartment. My private apartment listing doesn't have any private belongings. It was interesting stepping into someone's home. It was clean and the check in process was easy. She left us some good goodies. Chips, sodas, waters. It was fine. We got there around 9pm and were gone by 10:30. We heated up some soup we had. Left it clean etc. what was strange was all the personal items. Shoes, clothes, jewelry and money in drawers. I saw stuff as I was looking for linens for a sofa bed. She didn't leave it made and I had to look around. I was noisey but didn't go opening every drawer, cabinet or rummaging the entire place.
It has been interesting.
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Lula and Larry
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Rebecca
Rebeccaa year ago
It is very interesting to be a guest, I agree. I've been a guest several times, through my own account and my partner's. I always leave a lot of private feedback..all constructive and helpful hopefully! The number one issue I've found is inadequate directions to the property. It is just the worst thing ever - you already have negative feelings before you even arrive. And yes, I've been in a few places where personal items are left in the room. It's ok if you're just staying one night but longer than that I think you need to vacate the room properly, you know? Depends on the price and the vibe being offered, though. The places like that where I've stayed it's been clear that it's casual and the hosts were great and v cool.
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Evelyn
Evelyna year ago
I never saw the hosts and communication was ok. And I understood the reason of leaving everything behind because we were there for one night. The host has a lot faith on people not taking anything left behind.
Sheryl
Sheryl a year ago
Wow. Maybe you should suggest to your host that she secure her belongings against others who, like you, don't respect her privacy.
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Andrew
Andrewa year ago
I used to sublet my entire home on Airbnb when out of town. Had I had to remove every single personal item into storage in order to make my space feel more neutral, it simply wouldn't have been worthwhile. Instead, I moved the more valuable and sensitive items, along with enough clothing to clear out shelf space, into the basement. It was a really long and tedious process every time, despite the fact that 95% of our stuff stayed in the house.
Generally I took on faith that guests wouldn't go rummaging around in my drawers just to see what was there. Your post is a good example of why that faith is misplaced.
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Evelyn
Evelyna year ago
I used to rent out my room as well and did the same. I would remove almost everything. Whatever I left behind I didn't care if people saw it.
Julie and Eric
Julie and Erica year ago
I rented a whole house listing recently that wasn't described as the host's home, but once I got there I figured it was. It's a relatively new listing so I made a list of the things to suggest - one of the first things was to be responsive when the guest asks multiple times how to check in, but I also quickly checked to see if drawers/closets had room in them for long-term guests. I did look for cleaning supplies and a pen but otherwise didn't notice what was in the few drawers and closets I peeked into.
Nicole
Nicolea year ago
One of the rooms I rent is one we use. how much I remo is dependent on the length of stay. For one night I wount remove anything. It's enough work just to clean the room for a one night stay. I pretty much assume guests will rummage through things and keep my house accordingly. It is possible that since your a host as well your host put more trust in you.
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Evelyn
Evelyna year ago
I was looking for linens and didn't open every drawer or closet but the ones I did tons of stuff was there.
Carrie
Carriea year ago
I rent the guestroom in my house, and because it's a small house with limited storage, I have a bunch of my own stuff stored in that room: off-season & fancy clothes, my file cabinet & my printer mainly. I wish I had somewhere else to store it, and I always apologize to guest when I tell them which drawers are empty & which parts of which closet are clear for their stuff.
I agree that in an entire apartment, you'd expect to have it be more neutral.
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Evelyn
Evelyna year ago
In my defense I was looking for additional linens for a sofa bed which wasn't made. I saw a ring left by the bathroom sink, journal in the bedroom. I didn't open every drawer or closet once I found what we were looking for. Believe me I have had guest open closet doors even with me home and them saying I just wanted to know what was behind the door and didn't like it one bit.
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Lula and Larry
Lula and Larrya year ago
I found your playful comment, by being "nosey" , the way you intended. It was a self -depricating comment, meant to be funny. After reading your many posts I cannot imagine you going on a fishing expedition at somebody's house. That would be out of character. You always show how much you care about your guests. Enjoy your trip. P.S. Suggest next time ask your Host to get you the blanket you need ;-)
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Evelyn
Evelyna year ago
She told me to look for the linens, since they didn't make the sofa bed.
Doug & Carole
Doug & Carolea year ago
We have an apartment in our home with its own entrance. There are no personal items of ours. We do have a locked door between the apartment and our part of the house. One guest decided to break open the lock I guess to see the other side of the door. I was home at the time and the guest was very embarrassed. I just said the rest of the house was not included in the apartment and then placed a friendly note on that door for future guests asking them not to enter into our private home through that door. No problems since.
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Evelyn
Evelyna year ago
Wait they broke open a lock? Did they have to replace it?
Lula and Larry
Lula and Larrya year ago
How crazy was that! Imagine if you had not been home. I probably would have asked them to leave.
Julie and Eric
Julie and Erica year ago
Broke a lock? As in, picked it? Or kicked the door until it broke?
Doug & Carole
Doug & Carolea year ago
The door was locked from the inside which they could open, but we had a chain lock on the other side so when they opened the door they must have used some force because they broke the chain. They didn't kick in the door just pulled real hard to break the chain. As I was home, no real harm done. yes, could have been much worse if I hadn't been home.
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Doug & Carole
Doug & Carolea year ago
We replaced the chain lock at our own expense.
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