What guests left behind at this ₹1.05 crore Airbnb has the internet asking, ‘Where does basic courtesy end?’
A short Instagram video has sparked a much bigger conversation than anyone expected. Instead of focusing on the property itself, people are discussing something that comes up after almost every stay but rarely makes headlines. How should guests leave an Airbnb when they check out?That question has divided social media after an Airbnb host shared a video of a ₹1.05 crore apartment once guests had left. The reactions have been anything but one-sided, with users debating where basic courtesy ends and a host’s responsibility begins.
Here’s what the host showed
The video was shared by the Instagram account @twokeystogether with the text “Hosting reality: What guests left at my 1.05 Cr Airbnb after checkout.”The clip shows leftover food, empty bottles, takeaway containers, disposable cups, and other rubbish left in different parts of the apartment. Waste can be seen on the dining table, the living room floor, and the balcony. The bed has been left unmade, while litter and stains are also visible in the home.
Host says Airbnb is different from a hotel
In the caption, the host said guests should remember that an Airbnb is someone’s home and not a hotel.“Guests need to remember: this isn’t a hotel room, it’s someone’s home – and cleaners aren’t robots. Paying for a stay doesn’t give anyone the right to leave chaos behind,” the caption read.The host also pointed out that many Airbnb owners do not have large housekeeping teams like hotels.“Every messy checkout costs time, money, and energy. So please leave with basic civic sense – or don’t be surprised when cleaning charges apply,” the caption added.
Internet backs the host
Many people who watched the video felt guests should be more mindful while checking out of a homestay.One user wrote, “Any person who has ever owned anything, will respect someone else’s things/house as well, it is as simple as that. Homestay and hotels are different, people not even understanding the Airbnb concept and giving advise to clean, these things are totally unacceptable for any Airbnb, to do all of this, there are many Hotels, bnb simply means it’s someone’s house. Been there, faced similar situation, got 1 star review but still stood for what was right! You guys are doing great, don’t be afraid of rating, sooner or later it’s gonna fall, you can never control it even after giving best of your service, saying from experience.”Another user commented, “Civic sense isn’t taught to everyone, but karma keeps the receipts. You created a 1.5cr dream for strangers to experience – that’s generosity most can’t fathom.”A third wrote, “No civic sense.”
Others say the mess is part of hosting
Some users, however, felt the video did not show any damage to the apartment and said cleaning up after guests is part of running an Airbnb.One user wrote, “If there is No damage and only garbage – this is a basic expectations air bnb owner should have from guests before starting room rent/air bnb business… They have simply paid you to have party at your space and not liable to do jhadu pocha afterwards.”Another commented, “As a host this is pretty clean.”One more user wrote, “Only garbage is there. No damage. Just want to make reel!”Disclaimer: The Times of India has not independently verified the authenticity of the video or the claims made in it. Thumb image: Instagram
