How to Choose the Right Host on Airbnb

Do your Research

Remember that thorough research is considered to be the key to an agreeable experience. With that being said, start searching by place and neighborhoods. Take the time to familiarize yourself with the destination you’re traveling to so as to know how to narrow down your search in the best way.

The neighborhood of a place has a great influence on the overall experience. So once you collect the names of all the nearby places, start the hunt on the Airbnb for your travel destination. The website has an amazing map feature which allows you to explore a large number of destinations in detail. Similarly to Google Maps, you just need to click on the certain place and move it around by dragging the map.

For any place, you can see the prices and available listings. If you are making a journey soon, go for the listings that have lightning bolt symbol, as they are available for an instant booking. That way you will not have to wait for your host’s to approval.

Use the Filters

Instead of sorting through each listing manually, you should make use of the filters to narrow down the search. They come in handy when you have some special requirements, such as multiple beds or a private room.

Don’t rush. Put together several different options and weigh tall he advantages and disadvantages. Once you’ve settled on an area you’d like staying in, start the search by utilizing the filters to find the best deals.

Read the Property Rules

These rules vary widely. Some are pretty odd while others are quite reasonable. So always read the rules of the house to make sure you are fine with all the requests of your host.

Read the Reviews Carefully

Airbnb is a great review-powered community that offers trustworthy reviews unlike those on TripAdvisor (especially the reviews of the hotels). That’s because it is not possible to leave a review if you didn’t stay at a place.

It is worth reading all the reviews out there. Try to find out if there’s any “trend” or consistent issue mentioned in the reviews. The reviews can help you find out if the property often runs out of the hot water. They can also give you a feel for the owner – if he is a good or bad host.

If most reviews are positive and other people have had a nice experience, then you can consider contacting the host. But If you’re having a bad feeling about the host or property, skip it and choose another.

Contact Your Host Before Booking

Email or message the owners and ask everything you want to know – from details about the room(s) to tips relating to the public transportation. The language is not a barrier at all because Airbnb has an inbuilt translation feature.

With these tips, chances are good you will find the right host on Airbnb. That will help you get the most out of your stay and have a good experience.