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My listing states that the rate paid is for 6 guests - 2 additional guests can be accommodated for a fee of $10 per guest per night (for a maximum of 8 guests in total).
Upcoming guests inform that they will have 6 adults + two children, aged 1 and 2 years. And that 1 additional adult will be staying for one night only.
My inclination is to charge for the extra 2 children at $10 per night each. This is because whenever I host families with small children the clean-up is always more extensive because of sticky finger prints everywhere or glass and mirrors etc. and just in general.
Thoughts please - Am I being âgreedyâ asking for more for the two kids?
In my opinion, a guest is a guest (except for an infant). If they are going to use a bed, they donât count any differently than an adult. I would charge.
If you have a whole house with a hot tub then Iâd say charge more than an additional $10 for the extra people. A rate for a couple then $25 for each extra will make the families with children under 2 less painful.
And if you donât have exterior cameras to monitor how many people they bring in, get them.
No, thatâs just too depressing. Why was she given IVF when she has mental health issues? Surely an ethical breach. In the UK of course sheâd be asking for 2 council houses to be knocked together for her.
Wouldnât it be great if people like you could have a no charge policy and people like me could charge and then the guest would be responsible for choosing the accomodation that fits their familyâs needs?
I see no comparison between a lap child and a child having the run of a house.
We are not talking about a plane where people are confined to their seats we are talking about babies and toddlers roaming making lots of sticky fingers mess and we are not multi million dollar airlines! Also Most international airlines charge for children 0-23 months, 10-75% (most onnthe lower scale) and there must be one full paying adult per each âlap babyâ sharing a seat.
Perhaps Airbnb could compromise and bring in a 25% charge and max one baby per paying adult.
Personally I donât allow any under 12s but Iâm a private room, not set up for children
In my opinion hosts should 100% be able to choose whether they want children or pets, whatever type of listing they have. I think itâs insane that hosts are forced to accept âemotional support animalsâ and children against their will.
Lots of hotels and resorts are couples/adults only. Airbnb should allow for such variety.
Yes, and there are singles who like to go on quiet work trips or retreats, and couples young and old who want to go on child free holidays. They are Airbnb customers too!
Let the children and dogs go where theyâre welcome. Itâs a niche opportunity for hosts who would really enjoy it. If I moved to a place with more space I would consider it myself. No need to force hosts to take children or dogs whatsoever.
we are talking about babies and toddlers roaming making lots of sticky fingers mess and we are not multi million dollar airlines! Also Most international airlines charge for children 0-23 months, 10-75% (most onnthe lower scale) and there must be one full paying adult per each âlap babyâ sharing a seat.