Question

What Are The Most Common Questions To Asked Host On Airbnb?

Answer 1

Read the reviews. If there aren’t at least two reviews, I probably won’t book the listing. I may be adventurous, but not when it comes to where I sleep and shower, especially if I’m paying. I want to know that other people have had pleasant interactions with the host, whether the place is as advertised in the photos, and any other issues that other travelers might have experienced. I might make an exception if the host has other properties listed and the majority of reviews for those are favorable.Make sure the host is verified. Airbnb offers a host verification process that lets guests know that they are indeed dealing with a real person. It’s not perfect, but it’s an extra layer of security that I look for.Look at the photographs. Of course, this step is a given, but there are specific things I look for, in addition to the watermark showing that the photos were taken by an Airbnb photographer: whether or not the couch looks comfy (or if there is one at all), whether the stove is gas or electric, etc. I now do this because I once rented an apartment in Berlin advertised as “Entire Apt/Home” — only to find out it didn’t have a couch. Since no couch was shown in the photos, I didn’t have any recourse with Airbnb. I’d just assumed that most normal people would have a couch in their home and was bummed that the only options I had for places to read a book were my bed or the kitchen table.Read the host’s reviews of guests. This can give you insight into how well the host speaks your language (if you’re traveling abroad), as well as whether or not they seem reasonable and level-headed. If they’re flaming previous guests, run in the other direction.Review the cancellation policy. The level of strictness varies by each property, so make sure you understand what you’re agreeing to and what flexibility there is if you need to cancel or change nights.Look at the price. “Duh!” you say. But you wouldn’t believe how many potential guests ask me how much their stay will be (I am also an Airbnb host). Since the guest and the host see different prices, due to Airbnb fees, I can’t even answer this question for a guest. Don’t set a bad first impression with a host by asking a question you can find out yourself. That said, it’s perfectly acceptable to negotiate. If the listing shows a rate of $115 a night and you are planning to stay for a while, you might negotiate $100 a night — but those fees will still apply, and there’s nothing the host can do about them.