Guests not happy with Owners Direct
Guests not happy with Owners Direct
We had some guests leave on Saturday, continuing their holiday in Cognac. We received a phone call from them Sunday asking if they could come back as the place they had booked through Abritel/HomeAway was disgusting, filthy kitchen, pool etc. These aren't picky guests, if they could have fixed the problems themselves they would have done but the place was too bad for a something they could fix easily, it clearly wasn't just mess left over from the last guests, it was long term mess. Luckily we had availability and were able to accommodate them, but the reason for posting here is that they haven't been able to contact OD at all, despite hanging on the phone for hours (and getting cut off) and sending them an long email.
I really think that HA have lost the plot, its bad enough when they treat owners poorly, but it seems they are treating holiday makers even worse.
I really think that HA have lost the plot, its bad enough when they treat owners poorly, but it seems they are treating holiday makers even worse.
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Certainly grounds for complaint & a refund from the owner, who no doubt OD will bounce them back to.Jenster wrote:Did they pay the service fee? Very, very poor if so and I'd say they have significant grounds for a complaint and refund from HA.
The perfect illustration of why taking actual real life people out of the equation is not all it's cracked up to be.
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That's very interesting albeit a bit sad for the guests. I have asked my ha bookers and fee payers what they expect for the fee, 11% as I recharge my 3%. They seem to think ha will magic up a replacement on a Saturday night in peak season if booked villa is not satisfactory.
The reality is as posted, long wait on a premium line. So even if ha did magic up a replacement who is going to pay? If I had avails I would want money there and then.
I fear the service fee payers are being short sold.
The reality is as posted, long wait on a premium line. So even if ha did magic up a replacement who is going to pay? If I had avails I would want money there and then.
I fear the service fee payers are being short sold.
Update from the guests today, they did eventually get a response from HA, who neatly stepped aside and pointed at the owners responsibilities and told them to negotiate with them, not what you'd expect given the fees they're charging, no attempt at mediating, nothing.
They have managed to talk contact the owner who at first said there was nothing wrong with the place but, after a lot of to-ing and fro-ing has told them today they will get a full refund, but that won't include the HA service fee of course.
They have managed to talk contact the owner who at first said there was nothing wrong with the place but, after a lot of to-ing and fro-ing has told them today they will get a full refund, but that won't include the HA service fee of course.
Which merely proves what many have long fretted about - the much trumpeted service fee funded 'book with confidence guarantee' is purely for pocket lining.Dusty wrote:Update from the guests today, they did eventually get a response from HA, who neatly stepped aside and pointed at the owners responsibilities and told them to negotiate with them, not what you'd expect given the fees they're charging, no attempt at mediating, nothing.
They have managed to talk contact the owner who at first said there was nothing wrong with the place but, after a lot of to-ing and fro-ing has told them today they will get a full refund, but that won't include the HA service fee of course.
When push comes to shove, for owners or guests, it is worth zip & you are on your own.
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What can I say service fee now proved 100% scam from OD. Remember my double booking last year and OD again stepped aside leaving me to sort out everything.
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I posted the body of your post on my villa website with a further explanation of ODs booking fees, etc. Have had some interesting reactions. I don't think most people fully appreciate what these sites are up to.
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