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Tag Archives: Airbnb
Up and Down the Stairs Day
Saturday Dear Elsie One of the things I’ve been smiling about today, my Els is how you told me “You’re the preciousest!” It’s one of the things I say often – mainly to the cats – but also to you … Continue reading
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Tagged Airbnb, Orania
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CCFm’s 30th Birthday Celebration
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day after CCFm’s 30th Birthday Celebration which we went to last night. It was great to connect with old friends and catch up. It was also good to be reminded of God’s faithfulness over … Continue reading
Biggest Lesson Learned From Airbnb
Friday Dear Elsie It’s been two years since we put our units on Airbnb and started hosting. And there is one massive lesson I learned almost immediately. We had put together the listing and were about to push the publish … Continue reading
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Tagged Airbnb, Andy Stanley
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Schengen Application
Wednesday Today was the day… I worked loads of hours – I’m not even going to look to see how many. I’m covering for two people today and tomorrow, so it will continue to be busy. A big event of … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Airbnb, Fish Hoek, Surf-skiers
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Error of Judgement
Saturday Today was the day… We found out what happened with our Airbnb guest who was asked to leave yesterday. We still don’t know all the details but she sent me a whatsapp message to say that a guest at … Continue reading
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Tagged Airbnb, Airbnbing, Lockdown, The Little Lookout
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Trip to Swellendam
Saturday Today was the day… We went to Swellendam! We stopped off in Riviersonderend for breakfast. The town of singing crickets. Both places we went to there were very loud crickets. We actually went to Swellendam to pick up plants. … Continue reading
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Tagged Airbnb, Cacti, Fish Hoek Beach, Riviersonderend
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I Won a Prize in a Raffle
Saturday Today was the day… I slept late! I had gone to bed much later than usual (see guest story below), then had woken in the middle of the night before falling asleep again; I woke up around 5:30am, but … Continue reading
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Tagged Airbnb, Airbnbing, Cape Town rain, New Balance Fresh Foam 880 V11
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Cottage Fridge Died
Friday Today was the day… The cottage fridge inconveniently, died. The guests had just flown in from Johannesburg, gone off and done a big shop, stocked the fridge and then found it wasn’t cooling. We were out walking this evening, … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Airbnb, The Little Lookout
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Rather a Day Early Than a Day Late
Thursday Today was the day… I thought my guests for the cottage were arriving today and I sent them all the directions, only to discover they only arrive tomorrow! Ha ha! If I’m going to get the day wrong, rather … Continue reading
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Tagged Airbnb, Fish Hoek, Fish Hoek Beach
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The Drama of a Few Months Ago
Sunday Today was the day… I had 17 interviews scheduled for teachers. In the end 13 took place – 4 being re-scheduled to next weekend. I was grateful because it was all done online, so there was no need to … Continue reading
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Tagged 3 Arts Village, Airbnb
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Busy November
Monday Today was the day… We swam, I worked, the guests left. We did laundry and I marvelled at the list of bookings. The overlaps are because there are two units. The long booking at the end of November is … Continue reading
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Tagged 20 on Echo, Airbnb
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Loft Almost Done
Tuesday Today was the day… The full force of work has hit. It’s going to be a month that I could easily work 10 hours a day if I don’t reign myself in. Coupled with ongoing Airbnb bookings, life is … Continue reading
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Tagged Airbnb
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The Neighbours Partied All Night
Sunday Today was the day… That was busier than usual for a Sunday. It was an Airbnb work day. Ken left the Little Lookout early, so I zipped in there and changed the linen as the main guests may have … Continue reading
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Tagged Airbnb, Cape Town whales
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Sleeps Six
Monday Today was the day… We got down for a swim before the wind started pumping. I’m not sure we will brave the windy waters tomorrow. This morning it wasn’t too bad – a bit of swell and not too … Continue reading
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Tagged 20 on Echo, Airbnb, Fish Hoek
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First Cancellation
Friday Today was the day… Our guests cancelled! This is the first cancellation – I think we’ve had about 12 or 13 guests. I had whatsapped her yesterday saying we were looking forward to having them. She wrote back late … Continue reading
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Tagged Airbnb, The Little Lookout
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