For many Airbnb hosts, the allure of sharing their space with travelers from around the world brings not only financial benefits but also the opportunity to forge connections and create memorable experiences.
Yet, nestled within this captivating journey lies an all-too-familiar frustration that resonates with hosts across the platform: the delicate task of ensuring that their cherished property is entrusted to respectful guests who won’t transform it into a chaotic party hub.
Recently, one Airbnb host, VA Loan Mama (@valoanmama). shared a nightmare tale of a guest having a party, trashing their place, then trying to scam them.
“It is feral Friday and I’m about to file a defrauding an innkeeper claim.”
“They left bullet casings in the kids’ playroom, stole towels, and stole an Xbox controller.”
@valoanmama Short Term Rental Horror Guests #disneyhouse #airbnb #rentalguests
She posted 2 followup videos as well:
@valoanmama Update on my scammer rental property guest with filing charges against her! #valoanmama #airbnb #scammer #fraud #shady #badboysbadboyswatchagonnado
@valoanmama Replying to @_❤️MarieSundown❤️_ updates as of today – I plan to take every action I can, then blast their faces on the internet!