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How not to get a good review
I recently stayed in an Airbnb in New York City. It was a pretty decent place to stay – aside from the giant signs right outside telling me that it was illegal to rent on Airbnb in the city. But after I checked out, I got a message from the host that made me extremely […]
Tuesday Tip: Signs
When people come to a space, they assume that everything they see is going to be working properly. If that’s not the case, make sure you make that clear. An easy way to do that is just to put a simple sign up to alert guests that something is nonfunctional. I went to a BnB […]
Tuesday Tip: No smoking signs
I once stayed at an Airbnb where the host was obsessed with smoking. Or rather, the absence of it. Everywhere I turned, there were “no smoking” signs. On the bedroom dresser, TV, and coffee table. Next to the sink, couches, and pool table. Attached to the fridge, wine cooler, and microwave. I must admit, it […]
Common courtesy – tell guests if other people are going to be there
There are 3 kinds of listings on Airbnb. The first is a shared room, which honestly I’ve never met anyone who has used. The second is a private room in a shared space, and the third is a full private space. A full private unit is pretty self-explanatory. With a private room in a shared […]