Weird, I have no reviews on Airbnb and have stayed there. No problems with communication or booking last season. Slim pickings for accommodations in Bamfield.
Maybe he was having a bad day. But I'm still not impressed by him.
i do kinda understand his view, its like handing the keys to your boat to a guy that just got his licence yesterday.
But he’s in the rental business.
maybe so, but is a huge investment to hand the keys over to
With respect, I have an airBnB and have sent the same polite message to several people inquiring about staying but had 0 reviews. Airbnb is risky and a few times we have had assholes drinking, partying yelling and keeping us awake late in to the night. A lot of people have 0 reviews even though they have stayed at several Airbnb because they are terrible guests and if the host writes any negative reviews, the guests just reply with their comments saying the place was a dump etc.. We even had prostitution in our suite by two escorts that flew in from Edmonton..two sweet girls, well dressed and 0 reviews. You really have to be cautious and decline anyone that you’re not comfortable with
That's so true I have an acquaintance that was doing the whole air bnb scam renting whole houses then turning them into hostels. He said every time someone gave him a bad review he just threatened them with a bad review as a guest and they'd remove it. Air bnb is in the business of keeping their hosts happy and avoiding bad publicity. Dropping bad reviews is encouraged constantly
Just over 2 years ago, I wanted to buy a dog from a person on the mainland. Offered full price, but, My offer was rejected. I had to send another offer, describing my situation, history of dog ownership, and pictures of my fenced yard, pictures of other dogs and where we would go walking. At the end, my proposal/offer was excepted!
This might be a better angle than going online and calling the guy a dick and an asshole.
I just think it is weird to evaluate your guests before taking a reservation. A proper Inn does not do that imo. If you want to avoid riff raff, make sure the description of your property clearly indicates who you cater to, and then set your rates to attract the people you want - has worked for us for 2 years so far.
