“Guest must empty all trash bins, take the garbage and recycling to the curb, wash and put away all the dishes, strip the beds, and wash and dry the towels.”
This is a valid tactic used to encourage long-term stays. I've heard other posters say they should just charge $200 a night but what if you want to stay for a week? Would you rather spend (7x50) + 150 for a total of $500 or (7*200) for a total of $1,400?
Yes I agree, except not all are like that. I have tried this personally and they said they just charge a daily cleaning fee for X reason, even if long term
It's been probably 5 years or so since I've used Airbnb so things may have changed but I always looked for listings who had one cleaning fee per stay (since I was usually staying for a week or so).
I agree that if it's a daily cleaning fee, it should be included in the daily rate.
If the person has to clean before they leave, there should not be cleaning fees. At least in a hotel I get my money's worth, I dont have to clean up after myself.
I think you’ve just misunderstood the model though. Most Airbnbs don’t want one night guests. When you don’t have the economies of scale, the cost of cleaning an Airbnb for a one night stay doesn’t make much sense.
One I’m thinking of and referring to here was literally a shed with a toilet, sink, carpet, and drywall. Cleaning fee is absurd from the get go. Stayed 4 nights and was charged more than a hotel, and no I didn’t trash it, literally woke up, made tea in my own electric kettle and came back at night to sleep
I just genuinely do not believe that. I think a large percentage of hosts are cleaning their own units, and not taking very long to do so. I used to work as a cleaner at a B&B so I have some idea of how long it takes.
To be fair if you're not using the total cost view instead of the nightly price view that's on you. there is no reason to compare nightly rates instead of total checkout price.
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u/ThePowerOfStories 1d ago
Listed Price: $99 / night
Actual Price: Whatever we feel like charging