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does it matter to you if guest books for 1 but arrives as 2? - zodiac - 03-01-2024
I have a rental with max 3 guests and have a guest right now who booked for 1 but came with a second person. I'm totally fine with this, as its not a capacity issue and I do not charge extra.
QUESTION: Is there any particular reason or risks to ask him to alter his reservation?
RE: does it matter to you if guest books for 1 but arrives as 2? - live2fly - 03-01-2024
In the case of 2 instead of 1 which is within reason I have had them alter the reservation to reflect the number of guests and explained it was for insurance purposes and did not change their costs.
RE: does it matter to you if guest books for 1 but arrives as 2? - jcb930 - 03-01-2024
I would say only alter if you want to charge especially if they seem like they are going to be good guests.
RE: does it matter to you if guest books for 1 but arrives as 2? - dirtymotel - 03-01-2024
Only if the number exceeds the maximum of people advertised for.
RE: does it matter to you if guest books for 1 but arrives as 2? - Bert5765 - 03-01-2024
The “right” answer is to not allow unregistered guests. But these decisions require analysis.
My vacation home hosts—and is licensed for—6 guests. If a group of 4 book and 6 people show up, I’m not going to say anything. I’m willing to accept the risk because it is minimal. But if 10 people show up, I’ll say something because the liability is too high for me to accept, and on top of that my county has occupancy limits based on the # of rooms.
RE: does it matter to you if guest books for 1 but arrives as 2? - mtofell - 03-01-2024
Do you have any indication the additional guest is staying? Sometimes when I travel with friends I do visit their hotels, airbnb etc. with no intention of staying behind 15 minutes.
RE: does it matter to you if guest books for 1 but arrives as 2? - zodiac - 03-02-2024
(03-01-2024, 10:40 AM)mtofell Wrote: Do you have any indication the additional guest is staying? Sometimes when I travel with friends I do visit their hotels, airbnb etc. with no intention of staying behind 15 minutes.
I believe they are a couple. They came together with suitcases/bags.