Needier guests in 2020?

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@Annet3176

Do you think this special request trend will continue as long as there are few travelers and an abundance of rentals?

I’ve not experienced the “few travelers” you mention. I’ve had more than I would have thought as I described here:

The Collateral Damage of Airbnb’s COVID Refund Policy

Since we’re back on this subject AGAIN, I’ll restate that have little sympathy for “business people” who have no contingency / back up plans and for hosts who have no empathy for the severity of a global pandemic. As a backup plan for myself, I seriously considered shifting from STR to LTR but when things started to change I abandoned that idea. The new normal has brought WFH nomads looking for places to escape their NYC and SF apartments and other guests seeking alternatives to hotels. And …

@Annet3176

Is anyone else having a record year for the number of requests for: early check-in and/or late checkout, discounts, Special services, additional guests, and more?

I have not hosted the “needy” types you mention. The Millennials and GenZ’s I’ve hosted, all have been VERY self sufficient, and required little attention.

I do get asked more often of late about WiFI speed and what I offer has been welcomed by the Tech Nomads.

I have had one inquiry try to negotiate a discount, and I quickly declined. In looking at that thread again, it definitely is the type of guest OP describes, and am grateful I declined their multiple attempts to book.

Business is booming! Everything is great! Airbnb goes ahead with IPO plans!

You will. I’m sure of it. I think there will be more summer vacations and business travel via car, and that is your sweet spot. I’ve seen my spring season extend into summer, which is usually doldrums. Last June I had one booking. Current month I’m pretty fully booked, albeit a gap day in between. And there seem to be LOTS of new AirBNB users, but not always for the best. I had a inquiry last night for July. After getting him to update his brand new AirBNB profile with information I re…

My listing states that flexible checkin is available (when possible). With the buffer day between guests, it is usually possible. I don’t have an issue with a guest who wants to checkin early or needs a little extra time to checkout.

Since it doesn’t impact me, I take the initiative to offer it, as affords another opportunity to create a positive impression on the guest. All I ask is that they give me an ETA and an ETD so that I can plan accordingly but the majority are within my posted 3pm checkin / 11am checkout in my house rules.