How do I bring the level of interaction with Airbnb hosts to a minimum?
When booking a flat on Airbnb one might have the following interactions with the host:
Write an introductory text about yourself and the trip
Confirm that the place is available on the dates you've selected and book
Arrange a time for the host to give you the keys
Meet the host and exchange pleasantries
Talk to the host throughout the stay (e.g. in some cases they live next doors)
Arrange to return the keys and leave the flat
If I travel to Egypt or Japan, I will of course enjoy these interactions, as this gives me plenty of time to talk to a 'local'. However if I travel to a city close-by (e.g. to Berlin from Prague), I'd rather treat the apartment as a hotel and have zero chit-chat, if possible.
So what's the absolute minimum etiquette one is expected to follow when booking a place on Airbnb? Perhaps there's something in their terms of service that mentions it?
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From my limited experience, I think you can tell from the descriptions and reviews if it is likely to be that kind of experience. The Asian ones I've used were very definitely treated as businesses and you never saw the host- maybe you see their hired cleaning help.
Where it's a more personal experience (eg. Mexico), I have enjoyed the odd brief interaction and didn't feel it was intrusive. I don't spend a lot of time with online interactions if it's a brief stay- I assume their main concerns are that my story hangs together as to why I'm there (a couple days for a Photonics conference, for example) and that I don't look like the sort of person that will do hard drugs, have a party and trash the place or whatever. A few sentences should both suffice and set the tone.
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How do I interact with Airbnb host?
Go to the listing and click or tap Contact Host to send a message. Pro tip: If you want to ask about specific reservation details, enter the dates and number of guests for your trip before hitting Contact Host.How do I set minimum stay on Airbnb?
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You can send them a message or pop open the Airbnb app and call them. If you're wondering about check-in details and instructions, you'll find them 3 days before the check-in date on your reservation's itinerary page. If all communications failed and you can't contact your Host, contact us. Did this article help?How do Airbnb guests communicate?
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We booked many flats in AirBnb. We didn't meet all of the hosts. Sometimes they just give you a password to unlock the door or a friend will bring you the key (normally not too chatty, because they just want to leave you the key and go). Reading the reviews you can find these people. But it is not easy I must tell.
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