Airbnb host shares shocking aftermath of trashed property: 5 tips on how to be a better guest

Airbnb host shares shocking aftermath of trashed property: 5 tips on how to be a better guest

Airbnb host shares shocking aftermath of trashed property: 5 tips on how to be a better guest ByAdrija Dey Jun 11, 2025 01:39 PM IST Read this news in brief form Share Via Copy Link A video of a trashed property post-checkout has garnered attention on social media. Here's how to avoid being a nightmare for your host.

Recently, a video surfaced on social media where an Airbnb host spotlighted the growing unruly behaviour of travellers. The video showed how their guests left the property a shocking mess, littering everywhere. It also sheds light on the emotional toll on the host, as the user added, ‘Hosting on Airbnb is not always as dreamy as it looks.' It is a common dream to rent out a place on Airbnb, but turns out the increasing lack of civic sense can make this dream into a nightmare. 

The visuals included chip packets littered on the table and broken furniture.(PC: Instagram/@meerajhomestays) Littered everywhere View this post on Instagram

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The video was posted on June 4 and included filthy visuals of the once-aesthetic interiors of the property. Empty snack packets and soft drink bottles were scattered across the table, while the floor was strewn with pillows, soda cans, and food crumbs. Even the mattress had visible food stains, and the pillow covers had dirt smudges. Empty beer bottles were stashed near the flower vases. A pretty stool with tasselwork had a broken leg, causing it to topple over, showing the extent of their carelessness and causing permanent damage to the furniture.

As a homeowner, it is gut-wrenching to see their place trashed like this. The host called out this behaviour and wrote in the caption, “Hosting on Airbnb is not always as dreamy as it looks. This is the aftermath of a guest’s stay — stained rugs, trash everywhere, furniture damaged and complete disregard for someone else’s space. Please respect the homes you stay in. We put our hearts (and a lot of effort) into making them beautiful and welcoming. 💔This is the kind of mess no host deserves. When we open our home to strangers, all we ask for is basic respect. Instead, I walked into this. Please treat every place like it’s your own (or better).” 

Cleaning up where you stay is a very basic courtesy, but since common sense is uncommon these days, it's important to lay out the ground rules on how one can be a good guest. Here are some tips that can help you when you visit your next rental homestay: 

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