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The Something Awful Forums > Discussion > Ask/Tell > Tourism & Travel > Goon Cribs 1.0: AirBnB Resource Guide
 
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Juanito
Jan 20, 2004

I wasn't paying attention
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Can you repeat yourself
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Hell Gem

tentish klown posted:

I have some guests staying in an apartment that I let out as a whole unit through airbnb.
I asked them if there's anything I can do - they are Korean and don't speak very much English. They want me to book them a taxi to the airport for their flight from London to Vienna, and also want me to book them a transfer from Gatwick to Heathrow when they get back to Vienna, 12 days after they leave my flat.

I feel like I've been put in a difficult position here - I am not responsible for their travels. A taxi to the airport when they leave my flat is borderline, but I feel like booking them a shuttle two weeks after they stay is taking the piss somewhat. However, I don't feel like I can say no in case that affects my host rating.

What do I do, goons?
Book the taxi for them, and then give them friendly instructions for booking the shuttle 2 weeks later. I'd do this through the site so there is a record of it, in case they left a review and say you were unhelpful. I don't know if it would make a difference, but that's how I'd do it.

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Juanito
Jan 20, 2004

I wasn't paying attention
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Can you repeat yourself
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Hell Gem
Does the guest have any bad reviews?

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Juanito
Jan 20, 2004

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Hell Gem

Souvlaki ss posted:

Anyone have advice about how to negotiate with a host?

I've use airbnb multiple times before (always a guest) and I have great reviews. This is my first time trying to get an apartment for a longer stay (3 months) and the prices for Santiago, Chile in a decent neighborhood are super high. Maybe I'm wrong, but it seems like not that many people put lower rates for longer stays.
I don't wanna seem like an rear end in a top hat but I definitely don't wanna over pay (specially when they are asking $1500 monthly for a tiny tiny studio, 10 blocks away from the subway in some cases).

Can I get an apartment that is $1000 down to 800? 750? is that even realistically posible?
I have yet to use airbnb in Chile, but I've noticed the crazy rates. I'd definitely reach out to people and negotiate. How's your Spanish? Because that could help. In my experience, Chileans like to go with a really high price (sometimes unrealistic) in the range of prices, but you can usually get it down. It can be tough though because with gringos, they see dollars.

I think it'll help you that the dollar is stronger right now.

If you need help translating, drop me a PM and maybe I can help.

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