Why guests should never ignore Airbnb long-term stay policies.

290 viewsPublished: January 25, 20261m 30sScore: 85
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Summary

This video details a case study of a $32,000 AUD mid-term booking where a guest tried to cancel due to local roadwork noise. The host explains the importance of enforcing Airbnb's 'Long-Term: Strict' cancellation policy and how doing so resulted in a massive revenue windfall when the property was rebooked.

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