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Momma Smurf

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After 145 Days in a row, we are set to depart the East Coast for the Bay Area tomorrow for a two week stay with All of our kids who now live there. This marks are 11th year, and best year $$ wise ever. The other day Poppa grumpily mentioned the possibility of an October Surprise. Me, no just a few more rooms to check in/check out. Well, I shouda heeded his warning. We had two rooms who assaulted us with all kinds of requests for discounts via multiple phone calls for this past Sunday. First, one of the rooms which was originally going to be a single arrived with a second person, who required Dairy and Gluten Free. Which we happily accommodated, even though they were unexpected. Then on Monday morning, both groups asked if they could leave their cars parked here after checkout while they walked around town. Which we agreed to. Then one of the singular "gentlemen" asked if he could stay here after checkout whilst the others walked. OK, no problem.... until Poppa and I heard someone an hour later while we were cleaning rooms on the second floor, shouting. Poppa went downstairs and discovered him in our personal space (he'd opened the closed door that says PRIVATE) which includes access to our kitchen and office, asking if we minded if he used our personal bathroom. Which, Poppa said OK, but not really. Hence, we have been bombarded by emails by both couples who happen to be lawyers, who declare us totally inhospitable. NO GOOD DEED GOES UNPUNISHED.
 
Oh, and I neglected to say that they broke one of four irreplaceable 25 year old wrought iron curtain tieback brackets, in an unobtrusive spot, and never bothered to mention it. Now we have to replace all 4.
 
I'm very sorry to hear that this happened to you, Momma and Poppa!
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They may think you are not hospitable but at least you two are not insensitive, destructive, break in, and blackmailers. Be sweet but don't let them push their "we are lawyers" weight around.
Whatever happens, don't let them ruin your time with the children!
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So turn off the computer and go pack for your vacation!
 
Since it's emails, maybe respond.
Since you are a lawyer, you know what trespassing is. Opening a door marked, "private" and entering a private home without being invited is trespassing. In addition, you know what vandalism is. Breaking an irreplaceable curtain tieback and not reporting it, is vandalism.
I'm sorry you did not enjoy your visit. Neither did we.
 
Since it's emails, maybe respond.
Since you are a lawyer, you know what trespassing is. Opening a door marked, "private" and entering a private home without being invited is trespassing. In addition, you know what vandalism is. Breaking an irreplaceable curtain tieback and not reporting it, is vandalism.
I'm sorry you did not enjoy your visit. Neither did we..
If you are not seeking damages I would just drop it. Give them some generic response that can't be used against you and just move on. They are not worth it. If you escalate this they will be renting space in your head and .....who needs that?!
 
Since it's emails, maybe respond.
Since you are a lawyer, you know what trespassing is. Opening a door marked, "private" and entering a private home without being invited is trespassing. In addition, you know what vandalism is. Breaking an irreplaceable curtain tieback and not reporting it, is vandalism.
I'm sorry you did not enjoy your visit. Neither did we..
If you are not seeking damages I would just drop it. Give them some generic response that can't be used against you and just move on. They are not worth it. If you escalate this they will be renting space in your head and .....who needs that?!
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plus even if you were not hospitable (which I am not saying you were but when people march through my doors marked private i can be a bit caustic) - it aint a crime - so what?
We are putting a pin lock into the door to the basement and that is the end of that - too many lookie loos lately
 
Since it's emails, maybe respond.
Since you are a lawyer, you know what trespassing is. Opening a door marked, "private" and entering a private home without being invited is trespassing. In addition, you know what vandalism is. Breaking an irreplaceable curtain tieback and not reporting it, is vandalism.
I'm sorry you did not enjoy your visit. Neither did we..
If you are not seeking damages I would just drop it. Give them some generic response that can't be used against you and just move on. They are not worth it. If you escalate this they will be renting space in your head and .....who needs that?!
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They received several conciliatory responses from us. But they still believe we were in the wrong for having the audacity to confront him in our personal space (after allowing him to stay an hour plus after checkout making an extremely loud conference call in our parlor for all to hear). Anyway, they can think they've had the last word. I just hate the thought of having to open TA with trepidation every morning whilst on vacation.
I used epoxy putty to fix the curtain tie back and painted it black, looks OK, not as subtle as I'd like. It's more the principle of not letting us know.
 
I am very sorry to hear this. You bend over backwards day after day to make everything great. Please do not let this dark cloud ruin your time away. You deserve the best getaway possible.
This is just a numbers game, you can't please all the people all the time, and it is only a matter of time. You know yourself two people can have a totally differing view of the exact same thing, don't let this eat at you. I know it will, and I am saying this to give you a warm hug across the miles.
PITA'S STINK!
 
Since it's emails, maybe respond.
Since you are a lawyer, you know what trespassing is. Opening a door marked, "private" and entering a private home without being invited is trespassing. In addition, you know what vandalism is. Breaking an irreplaceable curtain tieback and not reporting it, is vandalism.
I'm sorry you did not enjoy your visit. Neither did we..
If you are not seeking damages I would just drop it. Give them some generic response that can't be used against you and just move on. They are not worth it. If you escalate this they will be renting space in your head and .....who needs that?!
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They received several conciliatory responses from us. But they still believe we were in the wrong for having the audacity to confront him in our personal space (after allowing him to stay an hour plus after checkout making an extremely loud conference call in our parlor for all to hear). Anyway, they can think they've had the last word. I just hate the thought of having to open TA with trepidation every morning whilst on vacation.
I used epoxy putty to fix the curtain tie back and painted it black, looks OK, not as subtle as I'd like. It's more the principle of not letting us know.
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Let it go now. If you've responded that's all you can do. Don't even look at TA on vacation! Enjoy this time with your kids! I've seen one of mine this week and the other rolls in tomorrow. Am I looking at TA? No, I'm chatting with my kids!
 
I am so sorry your season ended on such a sour note. Try to remember the super-nice, considerate folks you hosted this year and how lucky we are to have an opportunity to make people's vacations more memorable by going that extra mile. You will receive your reward in heaven.
The most destructive guests I have ever hosted were a pair of attorneys (from my rival university to boot!). They were heavy drinkers, spilled red wine all over the cutest upholstered chair, ottoman and carpet in their room, never told me and tried to clean it up with the clean white towels from the cabinet. They then put the soiled towels back in the cabinet! (It is a good thing I checked in the cabinet!) The stain was even under the cushion. Pigs!
I can only hope they try to book again someday so I can say, "No, my inn cannot take your abuse. Go Gators!"
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Since it's emails, maybe respond.
Since you are a lawyer, you know what trespassing is. Opening a door marked, "private" and entering a private home without being invited is trespassing. In addition, you know what vandalism is. Breaking an irreplaceable curtain tieback and not reporting it, is vandalism.
I'm sorry you did not enjoy your visit. Neither did we..
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Well said.
 
I feel sorry for attorneys. Most majored in the easiest degree out there, Political Science.
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Since it's emails, maybe respond.
Since you are a lawyer, you know what trespassing is. Opening a door marked, "private" and entering a private home without being invited is trespassing. In addition, you know what vandalism is. Breaking an irreplaceable curtain tieback and not reporting it, is vandalism.
I'm sorry you did not enjoy your visit. Neither did we..
If you are not seeking damages I would just drop it. Give them some generic response that can't be used against you and just move on. They are not worth it. If you escalate this they will be renting space in your head and .....who needs that?!
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They received several conciliatory responses from us. But they still believe we were in the wrong for having the audacity to confront him in our personal space (after allowing him to stay an hour plus after checkout making an extremely loud conference call in our parlor for all to hear). Anyway, they can think they've had the last word. I just hate the thought of having to open TA with trepidation every morning whilst on vacation.
I used epoxy putty to fix the curtain tie back and painted it black, looks OK, not as subtle as I'd like. It's more the principle of not letting us know.
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I assume you've already warned TA of possible blackmail. That done, damage repaired, let it go and enjoy your time off. Thank goodness we can vent here!
 
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