My Top 5 Airbnb Pet Peeves & How to be a Good Host

I’m a big fan of Airbnb. It’s our go-to for family travel accommodations.

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Over the course of dozens of stays, I’ve taken mental notes on the best and worst aspects of the experiences we’ve had on various trips around the world.

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My Top 5 Airbnb Pet Peeves & How to be a Good Host

Usually, I only look at Airbnb. Why? The search function works really well. You can set up filters to weed out places you don’t want. The pricing is consistent.

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Please, if you’re an Airbnb host, take a cue from the hotel industry and offer decent pillows. Ideally, two per person.

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Please tell me what I need to know. Ideally, there will be a written manual in the apartment with the same information available in the app.

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Maybe you’re more skilled than I am, but I have a hard time cutting fruits, vegetables, and raw meats with a butter knife.

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At a minimum, I believe an Airbnb stay should provide what a hotel would provide enough to last for the number of days you’ve booked the place.

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You shouldn’t say that eight can stay when all you provide is a fold-out card table and four matching church-basement chairs.

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I won’t pretend you can comfortably squeeze your entire extended family into the place, and there will be someplace reasonably comfortable to sit.

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My Top 5 Airbnb Pet Peeves & How to be a Good Host

I’m a big fan of Airbnb. It’s our go-to for family travel accommodations.

Over the course of dozens of stays, I’ve taken mental notes on the best and worst aspects of the experiences we’ve had on various trips around the world.

My Top 5 Airbnb Pet Peeves & How to be a Good Host

Usually, I only look at Airbnb. Why? The search function works really well. You can set up filters to weed out places you don’t want. The pricing is consistent.

Why I Prefer Airbnb

Please, if you’re an Airbnb host, take a cue from the hotel industry and offer decent pillows. Ideally, two per person.

Poor Sleeping Conditions

Please tell me what I need to know. Ideally, there will be a written manual in the apartment with the same information available in the app.

How Does This Work?

Maybe you’re more skilled than I am, but I have a hard time cutting fruits, vegetables, and raw meats with a butter knife.

Knives Out

At a minimum, I believe an Airbnb stay should provide what a hotel would provide enough to last for the number of days you’ve booked the place.

I Have to Buy My Own Toilet Paper?

You shouldn’t say that eight can stay when all you provide is a fold-out card table and four matching church-basement chairs.

One Bedroom, One Bathroom. Sleeps 14.

I won’t pretend you can comfortably squeeze your entire extended family into the place, and there will be someplace reasonably comfortable to sit.

If I Ran the Zoo

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