The Biggest Mistake I’ve Made As An Airbnb Host 🫢 #shorts

2.9K viewsPublished: May 13, 20250m 36sScore: 75
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Summary

The host shares a cautionary tale of a guest burning down part of a fence with a charcoal grill. Her response was to stop providing charcoal grills and not pursue the guest for a minor repair to avoid shutting down the property and losing income.

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