We’ve got a guest staying with us right now who’s here for an internship in special effects makeup and design. Her project while she’s here is basically to design and create a model alien. You can’t imagine the mess it’s been causing. There are knives and clippings all over her bedroom floor. The […]
Coming to terms with not knowing
I’ve had so many guests stay with me whose schedules I knew absolutely nothing about. Or perhaps I knew their schedule while here, but I didn’t know where they were coming from, how they were getting around, etc. The point is, it’s important as a host to not expect guests to fill you […]
Tuesday Tip: Backup keys
Personally, I don’t like giving guests keys at all. I prefer codes that can be changed once they’ve left. However, if you are going to go with keys, last week’s Tuesday Tip is a great example of what can go awry if you’re not careful. Even the most organized of hosts can make mistakes. […]
Tuesday Tip: Keys
I recently stayed in an Airbnb place in Pennsylvania. After I checked in, I decided to head out for the afternoon, and the host made sure to give me a key to the house before I left. Except there was a problem: she gave me the wrong key! I didn’t find this out […]
Are your guests giving you a hint?
Last year I stayed with a couple in Nashville while I was attending a conference there. They were friendly enough people, the room was comfortable, and the house was clean. My strongest memory of them, however, is of how much they talked. My conference was 3 full days of lectures, networking, and general “extrovert” […]