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by Afrique
Sun Mar 04, 2018 9:02 am
Forum: Managing your guests
Topic: Guest stayed in wrong house!!!
Replies: 10
Views: 6243

I have done it myself I’m sorry to say. I booked a long weekend in Durban and drove down after work arriving at 1 am. I went to the petrol garage, as per instruction, and asked for the keys for (insert surname here) and he said he didn’t have keys for me for but for another surname. I told him it mu...
by Afrique
Tue Mar 07, 2017 8:15 am
Forum: Portugal
Topic: Remax in Portugal
Replies: 2
Views: 2999

I bought an apartment through them, no problems,not sure what they are like if they are selling for you. But I sold a house through Beverywhere, I think they charge a one off fee, they advertise with Right Move,so you get lots of exposure.
by Afrique
Tue Mar 07, 2017 8:09 am
Forum: Social media
Topic: Anyone on Instagram? Tips? Mutual support and following?
Replies: 33
Views: 9804

Thanks for the info. I use instagram for my art, so I will try these tips.😀
by Afrique
Mon Feb 20, 2017 8:35 am
Forum: Managing your guests
Topic: Bad Guests!
Replies: 18
Views: 5923

I had the same sort of thing yesterday. I checked in a family of three, Mum Dad and small child. When I went to check them out yesterday I knocked on the door and three strange adults answered the door. I was a little (really) shocked and said, 'excuse me but who are you'? They said they were leavin...
by Afrique
Fri Jan 13, 2017 4:14 pm
Forum: OTAs: Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking, Tripadvisor, etc.
Topic: OD service fee
Replies: 58
Views: 6332

We don't have online payment with them, only a online booking (book now) button, which we can't seem to switch off.
by Afrique
Fri Jan 13, 2017 2:42 pm
Forum: OTAs: Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking, Tripadvisor, etc.
Topic: OD service fee
Replies: 58
Views: 6332

If it's like HA the client has to put credit card details in to do online booking, this is when they are charged the fee.Then they are passed on to us, and we collect the payment any way we choose. It's a mess really, as I am on subscription and the five bookings I have had from them this year, none...
by Afrique
Fri Dec 30, 2016 6:01 pm
Forum: Managing your guests
Topic: English guests
Replies: 42
Views: 10946

I would let it go. Some guests live with this mess in their own homes. When I am faced with this sort of thing, I rant to my wife but I then let it go. It's bloody annoying but it's the best way to deal with it. 😀
by Afrique
Mon Jun 06, 2016 11:47 am
Forum: The Cafe
Topic: How Far Can They Push It.... Anyway?
Replies: 9
Views: 1984

No Sir, self-catering doesn't include a 'concierge', nor a light supper and breakfast. (nearly put 'concubine', bloody spell checker!)
by Afrique
Tue May 17, 2016 12:28 pm
Forum: Scam email enquiries
Topic: I'm thinking scam
Replies: 0
Views: 826

I'm thinking scam

I had an email from a Janet Bailey this morning, no dates and wanted to proceed straight away with payment. (Would have turned it down as it was an over occupancy anyway). Looked just like a genuine enquiry from HA, but doesn't show up in my dashboard and I didn't receive an sms to tell me. I never ...
by Afrique
Thu Oct 08, 2015 3:07 pm
Forum: Social media
Topic: Can't face Facebook!
Replies: 36
Views: 11447

My holiday apartment FB page hasn't brought me anything, but I have one for my art and that is working out fantastic for me. So not sure if it works for holiday lets or not. Personally, I don't look on FB for my holiday stuff, would be interested to hear what others say.
by Afrique
Wed Sep 30, 2015 3:17 pm
Forum: Managing your guests
Topic: Check in time
Replies: 12
Views: 2211

I have the same 'problems' Lolita. I ask them to give me an hours warning, (if they won't give me an arrival time), and most phone when they are standing outside the apartment! I also have the 'Oh were you standing here waiting for us, we went off for some sight seeing,' situation too. I also have s...
by Afrique
Fri Sep 18, 2015 4:22 am
Forum: The Cafe
Topic: Just an observation
Replies: 17
Views: 2527

Thank you for your advice, you are all so much smarter than me. I am thinking Bunny has the easiest option, which I shall try, but noticed my ironing, returned from the ironing place, with the fasteners melted. Essar has one I am going to try too, have you tried a nail gun or pop rivets? How about t...
by Afrique
Thu Sep 17, 2015 3:29 pm
Forum: The Cafe
Topic: Just an observation
Replies: 17
Views: 2527

Just an observation

Why is it when I load the washing machine of a sheet, four pillow cases and duvet cover, that when I unload the machine all the items have migrated into the duvet cover and I have to fight to get them out? However, when I am trying to get a duvet in the duvet cover, to make the bed up, it goes all '...
by Afrique
Thu Aug 27, 2015 7:02 pm
Forum: Managing your guests
Topic: Anal Complaints 2015
Replies: 136
Views: 30180

'No screwdrivers'
'A radio would be nice'

On returning for a second stay they said ' oh it's so nice it's like coming home'
I said 'here's something you asked for, a screwdriver' they looked at me like I had just killed a puppy.
by Afrique
Mon Aug 24, 2015 1:56 pm
Forum: The Cafe
Topic: Thank You For Your Cat Comments
Replies: 67
Views: 6530

Sorry Casscat, I don't know what else to say to make you feel better but just know you were both so blessed to walk through life together. Feel sad now..