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"I do wish I could categorize my taxable revenue as "what X pays me - the commission"" Hi everyone, long time, no post! I miss the fantastic innkeepers on this forum, but I don't miss the stress of innkeeping! Phineas, I know your post pertained to state room taxes. I've always remitted on the...

We've watched the # of Air listings skyrocket from 300 three years ago to 1200 this year. I've listed on Air but rarely received bookings through them. I can't compete with the ridiculously low prices my neighbor are offering. A 6-bedroom home 2 blocks from me rents their entire house for $275 a...

That sounds like a horrendous experience with guests & is certainly one for the books! I wouldn't worry much about your property showing up on the internet in a porno. My guess is that most folks who watch amateur porn aren't paying attention to details like the filming location. Also, are avid...

I've had more than one guest not only bundle their bedsheets & towels, but brought them down to me while I was still cleaning up from breakfast and ask me where to put them. What the ...?? I have to bring fresh linens to your room, so you're not saving me a trip. Also, I'll have a laundry basket...

Thank you! We believe it is the original carriage house. The heavy wood lintels and (possibly) original heavy barn doors certainly look 100+ years old! :)

Thank you! we've put a lot of love, "sweat equity", and $ restoring it over the past 7 years.

A 138-year old three-story Victorian mansion with four bedrooms, each with private, modern baths. There are two one-bedroom apartments on the property, which are a huge bonus, perfect for long term stays and/or a private owners' quarters. Over $100,000 in upgrades and improvements over the past...

smh. I will never understand guests' temperature requirements. Several years ago, I had a genius run the gas fireplace in his room while running the AC. It was 10 degrees F outside, one of the coldest days on record for my city. The pipes froze when he turned the fireplace off & he couldn't...

Sounds like you are doing all of the research that I wish I had before buying our B&B 7 years ago. We were able to secure a business loan with 15% down, partially financed through a local bank and partially through a federal small business loan program. We set up our LLC with me as the "majority...

A 138-year old three-story Victorian mansion in the heart of St. Louis. Four bedrooms, each with private, modern baths. The two one-bedroom apartments on the property are a huge bonus, perfect for long term stays and/or a private owners' quarters. Over $100,000 in upgrades and improvements over...

OMG your coffee selection sounds amazing! I used to serve organic, locally roasted coffee that cost $17/lb. Super smooth, low acidity. I was told by numerous guests that our coffee was weak. I started buying the cheap stuff & received compliments. The folks that like Starbucks are the worst...

Back in May 2018, Airbnb required that its hosts agree to new terms & conditions. Hosts listing on their platform had to agree that Airbnb could disclose their Host and Guest data, transaction dates and amounts, and tax ID numbers with local tax authorities should the tax authorities require...

I had a real person place a reservation with me via Ex, then called in a panic bc she noticed *after* placing it that it was nonrefundable. It had only been an hour, so I let her cancel. She booked at a cheaper B&B 2 blocks away, also via Ex. I told the innkeeper to charge the guest ASAP.

Google business listings have got to be crushing TA & yelp!

China has cut way back on buying recyclable materials from the US, so lately many municipalities are picking up the dumpsters designated as "recycling" and hauling them to landfills. I've watched the trucks pick up the trash and recycle dumpsters and dump both into the same truck. I tell guests...

Yesterday, I had a guest walk into the dining room in the middle of breakfast service to hand me their recycling. That one took the cake for me!

I usually only take a $75 nonrefundable deposit (deducted from the total, of course). With large bookings - multiple rooms, a weeklong stay, &/or several months in advance - I require 50% nonrefundable deposit. Guests have to agree to this in writing, whether it's via an email reply or by...

Everyone's anecdotes had me smiling & nodding in agreement. LOL!

Our res form has a spot for "food allergies or special dietary needs". I usually do well at remembering any, but I always ask again at check-in. "I have it noted you need vegan?" Sometimes one guest says "I'm vegan, he eats everything." TS. You're both eating vegan bc I'm not making a special...

I had a guy call me who wanted to do this. I kept saying "No" & he kept arguing with me. His last words were, "Look, I'm trying to give you business here." My reply, "No, you're trying to take away business by getting a free half-day instead of booking 2 nights." He hung up. Even if the room...