Host has offered me an off site deal for Airbnb
I made a reservation, but today the host called me and is claiming that my reservation is preventing other guests from booking those dates. The host wants me to accept an alteration request that reduces my reservation to 1 day (at a higher price), but has assured me that I will still get my full reservation so long as I pay the rest off-site using e-transfer or cash (and will lower the price for me). During the phone call I said I was okay with it, because I was caught off guard. After the call I brushed up on Airbnb policies, and it clearly states I risk my account (and their account) being closed if I proceed. I could also be getting scammed. I messaged (through Airbnb app) the seller to inform them I couldn't accept the change for these reasons, and then I declined the alteration request on Airbnb. Now I am worried I will show up, and not have a place to stay, or worse have a host that is mad at me for costing them money (since they can't book other guests). I don't know much about Airbnb. This is my first time using it! The host hasn't messaged me back since I declined the alternation. What am I supposed to do to? I cannot cancel my reservation, because I won't be refunded for any of my stay. What is the proper way to proceed in this scenario? Do I continue as planned, and hope the host holds up my original reservation? I was really hoping to have a stress-free trip :(
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Can Airbnb host give you a discount?
Airbnb merely provides optional tools to enable you to offer discounts. If you decide to offer a discount off your nightly rate (excluding cleaning and service fees), discount styling will appear on your Listing(s) to promote your offer to guests.Is it okay to ask Airbnb host for discount?
I send a message to the host before I make a booking. So all I do is click that \u201cContact host\u201d link and write my message. In my message, I simply ask for a discount. This really does work and it works even better if your arrival date is less than a month away.Is it rude to negotiate Airbnb?
Negotiate delicately \u2014 and be respectful. First, I want to make this clear: don't message every host that you come across and demand a lower rate than published. Like with any negotiation tactic, restraint and respect are necessary.What percent does Airbnb take from hosts?
Most Hosts pay a flat service fee of 3% of the booking subtotal. The subtotal is your nightly rate plus your cleaning fee* and additional guest fee, if applicable, and doesn't include Airbnb fees and taxes. Guests typically pay a service fee of around 14% of the booking subtotal.How to Create a Special Offer on Airbnb - Avoid These Common New Host Mistakes 💪
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