Tag Archives: Airbnbing

Trying Out Airbnb

Posted on April 8, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… We decided to try out Airbnb as a guest. We have booked Airbnbs a couple of times in the last two years but not as hosts. We thought it would be a good exercise to … Continue reading →

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All Units Are Empty

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… …that saw all units empty. The Sea-View apartment was vacated early this morning. The cottage gets its next guests tomorrow. The Little Lookout is available. So right at this moment, all units are empty. It … Continue reading →

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Linen Day

Posted on April 4, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… We did loads and loads of linen. 4 duvet covers 4 fitted sheets 4 flat sheets 14 pillow cases 1 counter pain 10 towels We don’t have enough drying space for all this, so rotated … Continue reading →

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Error of Judgement

Posted on March 26, 2022 by Helga

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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An Airbnb Shock

Posted on March 25, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… I got an Airbnb shock. I’m trying to get my head around what happened today.  I worked the morning and then went and had a lovely sushi lunch with my friends. I haven’t seen them … Continue reading →

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I’ll Come With You

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day…. We swam! The wind was gentle, the sky was overcast and the water was COLD. People always exaggerate when they guess the temperature of the water. One person suggested 13C. No ways. It was probably … Continue reading →

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What Strange Prints on the Beach

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… I got to go to the beach with Elsie again and we found some really strange prints on the beach. First there were two…a duck of some sort? And then there were 6. Where did … Continue reading →

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Train Going Nowhere

Posted on February 25, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… Mike left early to have his car serviced. I was due to go with him, but we decided it was better I stay home. If Courage forgot his key or my guests arrived early or … Continue reading →

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A Day to Enjoy

Posted on February 19, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… The sea was so warm. It was a day that needed no hard swimming, but rather a day to enjoy. I got my 2km in and did swim up and down a bit, but I … Continue reading →

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British Heritage

Posted on February 17, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… We didn’t swim. I started work early and easily worked 7 or more hours. Yesterday, I was scrolling through news stories when I came across a (sponsored) story on how to get a British passport … Continue reading →

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The Sea View Apartment

Posted on February 4, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… We swam, despite the wind. It was a little windy – not blowing as hard as it is now, but a fresh south-easterly blew us to the beach. The sea was choppy, murky and chilly, … Continue reading →

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Burst Water Pipe

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… We didn’t swim – the wind blew. It has died down now and we are hoping it will stay like this until tomorrow morning, so we can get a swim in. Courage worked the entire … Continue reading →

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Found My Niche

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… Ruth came with Courage and she did the cottage clean after the bikers left. They left the place pretty clean. It wasn’t too bad at all. Ruth gave the cottage a deep clean. Next guests … Continue reading →

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Learning From Past Airbnb Stays

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… Overcast, with a touch of humidity but cooling later with fresh winds. The swim was great but we are expecting stronger south-easterly winds tomorrow and Wednesday. I have an inkling the next swim will be … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Guest

Posted on January 19, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… We had an instant unexpected guest for the Little Lookout. It’s one of the things I specifically do. I put instant book on and allow guests to check in up to 9pm on the day. … Continue reading →

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