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Elisha Cram
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Potential AirBNB guest requesting exact address before booking

Elisha Cram
  • Investor
  • Old Town, ME
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I had a potential guest ask me yesterday the distance to a specific location, which I shared, both in miles and travel time. Today he is asking to know the exact location so he can check the route on (redacted, but I assume Google Maps, etc). I have already told him that we are a few minutes from exit XYZ on I-95. Can anyone think of any legitimate (or illegitimate) reasons he’d need to know before booking? How can I respond politely that I will not be sharing that info at this point? Unless there is something I’m not thinking of, I’m inclined to not approve him to stay. Any thought? Insight? I’ve rented a few times on HomeAway, but this would be my first AirBNB guest.

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Kevin Lefeuvre#3 Coronavirus Conversation Contributor
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Kevin Lefeuvre#3 Coronavirus Conversation Contributor
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Nothing justifies the request for exact address when the location on the map is almost that detailed on both VRBO/HA and Airbnb. (I place the pin on another street but still in the circle).
On a similar note, locals are the worst clients for me. You know those who want to rent several weeks because of remodeling etc... and want to see the property. I accepted a few of those during the first years... and all waste of time.

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