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Tag Archives: Airbnbing
Linen Day
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
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
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Airbnb, Airbnbing, Lockdown, The Little Lookout
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An Airbnb Shock
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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Tagged Airbnbing, Friends
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I’ll Come With You
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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Tagged Airbnbing, Making marriage work
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What Strange Prints on the Beach
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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Tagged Airbnbing, Fish Hoek Beach, Landscaping
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Train Going Nowhere
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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Tagged Airbnbing, british passport application
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A Day to Enjoy
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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Tagged Airbnbing, Landscaping
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British Heritage
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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Tagged Airbnbing, British citizenship, british passport application
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The Sea View Apartment
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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Tagged Airbnbing, Sea View Apartment
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Burst Water Pipe
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
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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Tagged Airbnbing, Living in Fish Hoek
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Learning From Past Airbnb Stays
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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Tagged Airbnbing, Florence
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Unexpected Guest
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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Tagged Airbnbing, David, Fish Hoek Beach
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The Good Things About Being Airbnb Hosts
Sunday Today was the day… We woke up late. Why? Because last night after I got a late notice booking through Airbnb, we decided to go down to the cottage and start the clean. So for an hour from about … Continue reading
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Morning & Evening at Fish Hoek Beach
Sunday Today was the day… We went to the beach morning and evening. This morning, we got there early – 7am to avoid the rush and crush of yesterday’s crowds. The net wasn’t nearly ready to go out so I … Continue reading
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