Frequently, we chat with other hosts about everything short-term rental, Airbnb, shared housing, and DIY BnB hosting. It almost always comes down to the good, the bad, the ugly, and the how do we make more money. If our experiences can help other hosts, we’d love to share the resources and tips we’ve compiled to streamline short term housing hosting … Read More
Tips for First-time Chicago Airbnb Users
You’ve got your trip planned, plane ticket handy, and your lodging all set at your Airbnb. But have you ever wondered what some of the best practices are to observe as an Airbnb guest, especially in this current Covid-era? We’ll have you armed with awesome tips that will have you on your way to those 5-star reviews in no time! … Read More
Airbnb guest: Jessica Foster
Here is a video compilation of screenshots of 19 guests (not 12 as declared), Excessive noise, Repeatedly banging on the door of a neighbor who had complained about their excessive noise and children left unattended, and throwing over our tables/damaging the property. Here are some additional screenshots . . Guest, Jessica Foster, checks in at 18:55 with one other guest. … Read More
Airbnb asked us to rate their services and give feedback on customer service assistance (or lack thereof)
I have had back to back to back guests from airbnb completely TRASH our homes. Instead of help, I’ve had airbnb customer service representatives mock my issues and offer littler if any assistance. In the last couple months I’ve had pornographic video shoots, parties, twerking and stripper parties, groups of people show up and leave drugs and burns all … Read More
AirBnB guest: Abraham Ayyad
Abraham Ayyad (December 4-7th, 2020 #HMM9ANJDFK) initially contacted us and asked if we could reduce our rates for him. He stated that he was on a very tight budget since being adversely affected by the COVID19 pandemic but really wanted to have a stay. We explained that the rates were already reduced due to the pandemic, but he was persistent … Read More
Airbnb guest: Vanessa Jackson and her pandemic “Stripper Twerking Party” Chicago
Yes- you read that correctly. During a pandemic (November 27th, 2020) Vanessa Jackson rented out our Penthouse via the AirBnB platform under the guise of “just a relaxing weekend with me and a couple girlfriends.” We found this flyer for her party…. Yes, she was told the rules Yes, she claimed she understood the severity of the pandemic and the … Read More
Airbnb guest: Antonia Turner
Antonia Turner rented our penthouse November 6th- 9th 2020. During which time she broke nearly all of our house rules, threw a party, and had a few dozen people coming and going in our home- during a pandemic, against our wishes, requests, rules, and state and local laws. We have video documentation of the condition of our home prior to … Read More
AirBnB Guest: Candace Smith (aka Candace Nirvana “The Essence Photographer”) & Katlyn Lacoste Hubner
AirBnB guest named Candace Smith, also goes by “Candace Nirvana” and represents under the company name of “The Essence Photographer” @theessencephotographer and “Oakland Brand Photography” (oaklandbrandphotography.com) and her friend, Katlyn Hubner who goes under the name @katlynlacoste on social media, stayed in our penthouse unit from September 28th- October 1st 2020. They rented the property through Airbnb where the usage … Read More