03-17-2024, 10:30 AM
You definitely need to do a vetting process and ask some questions, but most of my bookings have been from guests with no reviews. I just reach out and explain the airbnb ethos of respect, etc, go over rules clearly, explain that I'm not a large corporate hotel chain, and ask them if they still think they are a good fit for my place.
I'm newer to the platform, so someone took a risk with me too. Granted, my price point will weed out most, but it's also a place where someone could try to throw a large party. You simply need to work on communication if accepting guests with no prior reviews or information. I'm sure during the busy summer season someone will do something stupid but I'm sitting on tens of thousands in reservations from guests with no prior review history. Turns out that after politely probing a bit, most have stayed at an STR with parents or friends and understand the concept of house rules, etc.
I'm newer to the platform, so someone took a risk with me too. Granted, my price point will weed out most, but it's also a place where someone could try to throw a large party. You simply need to work on communication if accepting guests with no prior reviews or information. I'm sure during the busy summer season someone will do something stupid but I'm sitting on tens of thousands in reservations from guests with no prior review history. Turns out that after politely probing a bit, most have stayed at an STR with parents or friends and understand the concept of house rules, etc.