I wish there were some way to get the word out to new hosts so they would learn before the heartbreak, not after.
Years ago I wrote this thread:
It’s still relevant.
I’m not saying Airbnb bears no blame. But at some point it seems prudent to not count on them. In any case, don’t blame yourself either. Shit happens, it’s how you move forward that is most important.
And since you didn’t answer about the insurance, I’m going to assume you didn’t have any dedicated STR insurance. If you have a whole stand alone home you have to get STR insurance. YOU COULD LOSE EVERYTHING. YOU COULD BE SUED.
Count this episode as a painful lesson that could have been so, so much worse.