r/airbnb_hosts is a subreddit with 147k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses looking for, airbnb, annoying guests, guest complaints, and guest, and they frequently recommend/review smart lock, outdoor security camera, and outdoor cameras.
Share ideas, experiences, and resources for aspiring, current, or former hosts. This is not the place to promote or sell your products, services or AI sales pitches.
Popular Themes in r/airbnb_hosts
#1
Advice Requests
: "Extortion & Bad Faith: Guest took a £35 refund on the phone, refused my written offer to fix issues, and left a 2-star review. Airbnb bot just denied my appeal. Need advice on escalation!"
9 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Harassment from a guest demanding a refund"
7 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "New Owner Here -- How to eliminate odors LONG-TERM?"
5 posts
#4
Ideas
: "What other short term renting ideas are there?"
1 post
#5
Opportunities
: "Looking for Co-Hosting Opportunities"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/airbnb_hosts
#1
Looking For
31 posts
#2
Airbnb
: "Guest told me he was planning to call hookers, I asked them to vacate. Now Airbnb is being a pain in the a**"
14 posts
#3
Annoying Guests
9 posts
#4
Guest Complaints
9 posts
#5
Guest
: "Harassment from a Guest demanding a refund"
8 posts
#6
Host
: "Why do you Host?"
7 posts
#7
Worst Guests
6 posts
#8
Tired
4 posts
#9
Fee
: "Professional co-hosts: how are you actually handling pricing AND billing under the new 15.5% Fee?"
4 posts
#10
Listing
: "Random reactivation of Listing"
3 posts
Products Discussed in r/airbnb_hosts
Smart Lock
20 reviews
#1
Schlage
4.7★ from 6 reviews
#2
Schlage Encode
5.0★ from 3 reviews
#3
Sifely
4.5★ from 2 reviews
Outdoor Security Camera
20 reviews
#1
Ring
3.8★ from 9 reviews
#2
Wyze
4.7★ from 3 reviews
#3
Blink
4.0★ from 2 reviews
Outdoor Cameras
17 reviews
#1
Ring
4.3★ from 7 reviews
#2
Google Nest
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Wyze
5.0★ from 2 reviews
Member Growth in r/airbnb_hosts
Yearly
+38k members(35.0%)
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Last updated: September 18, 2026