House Rules questions

[jaquo]

@JulieHere

Sorry, meant to post on the entire thread about this.

You did, but the reply was to me. No problem though.

[Jefferson]

Hi Laura,

Please note that this is a highly “charged topic”. Some people here will be very emphatic about what is right or wrong. Our view is simple - every host needs to decide what is right for them and their stay.

We have a comprehensive Guest Guidebook. About 12 pages, full of photos, some maps, many area highlights and places to dine. A section on the cover is similar to (using cool fonts):

Welcome to our Getaway! Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your stay comfortable. Thanks!

Amy and Jeff

About Airbnb
Please note that the AirBnB rating system is not like a hotel . A 4 star review actually impacts our overall rating.

“Would you stay with us again? This is a 5-star review!”

Thank You for Choosing Us!

Laura - please note that there are MANY viewpoints on this one. Some are rather emphatic about “the right way to do it”. Others absolutely insist if anything is “needed” then the host or stay has flaws. Some actually speak with their guests about it. We feel that is rather tacky. To each their own.

We saw what some have done (see link), and adapted it for us. The results have been great. As we all know, Guests don’t read, so we try and keep it very simple.

Review star system - need to educate guests

I copied that chart as well, but changed the wording a bit. I’m hopeful that it helps future guests understand the rating system a little better. One of the things that I changed was mentioning problems with the property that the host didn’t correct after being contacted since some guests tend to mention nothing until they leave and then complain about it in the review.

Hope this helps?

[SilverProp]

Thanks so much Jefferson,

This does help. I have been trying to figure out a way to educate guests without seeming pushy or tacky. I appreciate your help.

Laura

[NordlingHouse]

I posted a version of that chart in the B&B kitchen, right where most guests are guaranteed to see it.

[420BNB]

@muddy

No parties or events
No unregistered guests or visitors
No pets
No children
No smoking (or smoking in designated outdoor area only)
Quiet hours XX-YY

this is a good format of usually the rules people have
taking this

[cmpipe]

Yes, it’s the small things that are thoughtful, and guests appreciate that.
We also have the opportunity to provide more eco-friendly amenities to guests. Your individual toothbrushes could be bamboo, for instance. If we all push toward supplying these Earth-friendly products, imagine the impact that we could make!

[JulieHere]

Great suggestion! Do you know of a resource/place to buy individually wrapped bamboo toothbrushes?

[Helsi]

Amazon. eBay. …,@JulieHere

[AndreaMiles]

I love this! Will check options on AMZ

[Mountainhost]

@AndreaMiles

have posted and printed?

There is a front porch camera. Please do not interfere with the camera.

[cmpipe]

It’s best to buy these products from a company that takes in to account the carbon footprint generated, too. If you Google eco-friendly products you can find a company that is truly eco-friendly.