Can you see other peoples profiles on Airbnb?

Unfortunately for hosts, you cannot search guest profiles on Airbnb, and you will not have access to a guest’s information like their photo, name, and phone number until after the booking is confirmed. This can be concerning for some hosts especially if a guest is new to Airbnb and doesn’t have any reviews.

Can Airbnb hosts see your profile picture?

Airbnb recently decided to make changes regarding the visibility of the profile pictures of their users. In the future, hosts won’t be able to see the photos until a booking has been accepted. Airbnb does not require all guests to provide a photo.

Can you search by host name on Airbnb?

@Costi0 Unfortunately there is no host search function. If you know the location, property type and general price range of their listing you might be able to find him or her through the regular search function.

Can Airbnb hosts see when you read a message?

You can not see if the message was seen or not. It would not be possible as it a guest could not only read the message here in the airbnb-system but also as email or textmessage (if its short enough). So you can just ask, like “Did you get my message?”

Can I make my Airbnb profile private?

Re: Privacy concern On the website, go to your account and select “privacy”. You’ll then see the page below. Uncheck the box or boxes to stop sharing data or being findable by internet searches.

Is it normal for Airbnb to ask for photos?

Sometimes, we’ll ask you to take a new photo of yourself. This is different from your profile photo, which you may also be asked to provide. Please be aware that completing this process isn’t an endorsement of any Host or guest, a guarantee of someone’s identity, or an assurance that interacting with them will be safe.

How did Airbnb host get my phone number?

Airbnb blocks users from sharing personal details until a reservation is confirmed. Once a booking is confirmed, Airbnb automatically reveals the registered phone number of guest and host, and they can freely share any other details after this point.

Does my Airbnb host have to plan my stay?

If you need to know where the local grocery store is or need a bar recommendation, it’s not really their responsibility to plan your stay. Your host doesn’t owe you anything except a clean and viable place to stay. Airbnb hosts have the privilege of being able to turn away certain guests.

What happens to your electricity when you leave Airbnb?

Along with cleaning up after each guest and getting any damages repaired, Airbnb hosts have to take the utility bill into consideration. Most places will leave notes in the app to tell their guests to be sure to turn off all lights and the AC when they leave so that they aren’t left with a monumental utility bill.

What are the risks of Airbnb?

However there are some Airbnb risks you need to be aware of. The main ones are: Loss or theft of items. Damage to your property. A guest overstaying. Personal safety. Liability in case of an accident.

What should Airbnb users know before booking a room?

Another thing that Airbnb users should know, but often don’t realize, is that they can ask for a price-match. It’s recommended that you shop around for local hotels and other B and B spots, so you can get a feel of what the price tag for that particular area is.