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Question:

We recently had to cancel a reservation on a property that is listed on airbnb. the owner lists a strict cancellation policy of 60 days. we cancelled 3 weeks prior to our arrival and according to the listed policy, we should be refunded half the amount unless cancellation is within 7 days. the owner is refusing to refund any part of the $700. what recourse do we have? this is our first and last experience with airbnb.

Answer:

I would email Airbnb directly and cut and paste the portion of the cancellation policy which you are referring to. It is very difficult to not be able to talk to an actual person but I think Airbnb does the email route because this way they have documentation. If Airbnb help center is not help I would reach out to which method of payment you used (credit card, bank debit) and have them file a dispute on the portion of the funds you are debating. We agree with you and will never use Airbnb

By Jerson b.
Question:

I have been charged twice for one booking: is this a common airbnb practise. i have not been refunded. how long does it normally take? it has now been 22 hours since i reported this to airbnb and i have had no updates about what is going on with this. has anybody else experienced this? what was the outcome? how long did it take to resolve (if it was resolved)?

Answer:

Never had that problem before. With some websites, you can get charged twice if you hit the submit button twice or if the connection is flaky and you try to submit twice. If the connection is flaky, I advise NOT to continue the transaction in the future. Go ahead and contact Airbnb again if no response after 24 hrs.

By Ed W.
Question:

I made a reservation in may and am unable to see any record of the reservation under my profile yet my credit card shows a charge. how can i tell my reservation is still viable?

Answer:

Would contact Airbnb directly. Or also the host renting you the space. There may be a website issue, which you should mention when talking with Airbnb.

By Ed W.
Question:

Does airbnb provide insurance to protect hosts from damages & trashing?

Answer:

HA! Their $1,000,000 Host guarantee is a joke! In fact, if a host files too many claims they will terminate your listing(s) with no warning or notice. See posting below under "INSURANCE."

By cheri w.
Question:

Hello i have booked at stay in italy. was quoted in cad and now see that they have billed me in usd. am requesting refund for the difference that was charged without my authorization

Answer:

Good luck. The company refused to refund me as described in my review. I am now disputing with my credit card company for fraud.

By Lisa B.
Question:

I'd like to see reviews of a condo in ft. meyers at 7360 estero blvd.

Answer:

I was disappointed with our place in Boston, not actually with the condo but customer service and amintaince. When we checed into unit we had a toilet running constantly, light didn't work, washer broken and filled with water and towels, etc. my husband called maintenance and they "attempted" to repair. When we returned, I wrote contacted airing many times to no avail. Never heard a word from headquarters. Try VRBO or Flipkey to rent. I've never had a bit of problem with them. Good luck.

By susan f.

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