Search found 9 matches

by FaithfulTravels
Mon Jul 31, 2017 8:45 pm
Forum: Managing your property
Topic: Strong curry smell throughout cottage
Replies: 17
Views: 3850

I have a citrus oil that I love to diffuse in the house after guests. It gives the place a really clean smell. And a thorough cleaning as well.
by FaithfulTravels
Sun Jul 30, 2017 1:48 pm
Forum: Managing your property
Topic: Stains and security deposits
Replies: 30
Views: 4473

I need to save these directions and keep them on hand. I haven't had to deal with this yet but I'm sure it's coming!
by FaithfulTravels
Sun Jul 30, 2017 1:26 pm
Forum: Just starting out
Topic: First booking - am I being scammed?
Replies: 11
Views: 1893

Not much that I can add to all of this great advice. I'm sorry that your first is so difficult. It can only go up from here!
by FaithfulTravels
Tue Apr 25, 2017 9:03 pm
Forum: The Cafe
Topic: Self Storage
Replies: 12
Views: 3285

I typically use the storage center that is the closest/ most convenient. In our area they all seem to be around the same general price. We also have a small one near our rental property that has our personal belongings (there is no secure storage on the property) that we don't want to transport back...
by FaithfulTravels
Tue Apr 25, 2017 8:31 pm
Forum: Managing your guests
Topic: Lock Out
Replies: 25
Views: 6648

Personally I would not pay. I realize things happen but I would never expect someone else to pay for my error. That's life. Too many are looking for any excuse to get paid these days.
by FaithfulTravels
Fri Apr 21, 2017 6:26 pm
Forum: Social media
Topic: Starting a Blog
Replies: 11
Views: 4004

Good blog topics: anything travel related ( tips, etc), sites and things to do in your area.
Following other blogs and swapping links can be a good way to increase traffic on your blog. Also, doing a google search for SEO can probably give you some tips as well.
by FaithfulTravels
Fri Apr 21, 2017 6:22 pm
Forum: Scam email enquiries
Topic: Worrying email with link to click on
Replies: 3
Views: 1653

Here in the US tax issues are not handled by email so that would be a big red flag right there. And any emails with links from unknown email addresses are not opened.
by FaithfulTravels
Fri Apr 21, 2017 5:59 pm
Forum: Personal websites
Topic: What is your cancellation policy?
Replies: 17
Views: 6837

Our current policy is 100% refund from time of booking to 90 days prior to arrival 50 % refund up to 30 days prior to arrival No refunds given less than 30 days prior to arrival We haven't been doing this for very long but so far no issues. I like the idea of giving them the difference if we are abl...
by FaithfulTravels
Fri Apr 21, 2017 5:39 pm
Forum: Bookings
Topic: Cancel Guest booking or risk fraud?
Replies: 9
Views: 3586

Had a similar situation that did turn out to be a scam. Thankfully I was able to cancel it before any damage was done. Glad your turned out to be legit.