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To advise anyone not to move next to an AIR BNB

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Beggingforsilence · 27/06/2021 19:49

NC as don't want linked to my other posts.

I think IABU, I don't know. I recently moved into a beautiful old house in a coastal location rented. I've been here about eight months. It's lovely and spacious, and is close to my work and has fields behind it to walk my dog- the issue is the air bnb next door.

I wasn't aware when I moved in that next door (adjoining) was an air bnb, estate agent even said a nice lady lived there. Turns out yes, it's an air bnb and a popular one as we live 10 minutes from a large town, and 20 minutes from a big city one side and another 10min to the coast.

The issue is that every day the noise from the air bnb is unbearable. The owner has redecorated and the property has a bar with snooker table, sound system etc- also a large garden with bbq and hot tub. It looks lovely from the photos on air bnb. The issue is that every night including weeknights until 2/3am, there's hottub laughter, and music and bbq's and in the day time as well.

I wouldn't mind if this was just a neighbour, as would expect them to be at work in the week, so only use it during the evening or maybe on weekends, but as this is a holiday home and those using are on their holidays, it's every single day and night with no let up.

I'm a young-ish person 32F, so I usually put my headphones in or watch TV a little louder or go out, but it's becoming completely unavoidable now and I never really know whose going to turn up :( . A few nights ago, I was getting into my front door and a few guys at the air bnb were outside and they were making jeers and being leary drunk. I just locked my door and went up to bed but was a bit weary.

Sometimes it's partiers, other times it families or single couples. I did message my neighbour, who owns the property and lives 200 miles away and she said that everyone is vetted by air bnb, there's house rules etc but I doubt she'll give up the air bnb as it's currently on the site for 220 a night, so for a week over a 1000 pound.

I'm going to have to move aren't i? I feel so much guilt as these people are on holiday and trying to enjoy themselves and have paid a lot of money, at the same time- I can't really enjoy my house which I also pay a lot for even though it's everything I've always wanted. It accepts my dog, and has great space. I just feel so gutted.

I did have an important exam last week, and opened the window at 4am to ask one group to keep it down as I needed sleep, and they just laughed. I guess they're not bothered as once they check out they don't have to see me again?

Not sure, what I want from this just wanted to vent :(

OP posts:
Runnerduck34 · 27/06/2021 19:56

Vent away, I would hate this too!
Theres not a lot you can do but if they are really noisy late at night perhaps worth contacting council each time it happens?
Sounds like owner has fitted it out to appeal to parties which makes it worse.

AlanThePig · 27/06/2021 19:57

We have one across the road. It's far enough away that it doesn't directly affect me (we have guests wandering up our drive, parking inconsiderately etc) but the lady next door has left because of it.

As she said, these people don't consider their holiday is actually your life and like you it was BBQ's every night of the week and total inconsideration for anyone.

Check if it's licensed. Speak to your local council for a start. It's not fair and you shouldn't have to put up with it. See if you can get a telephone number for the owner and every time you're woke up at 4am bloody call her and return the favour.

DarlingCoffee · 27/06/2021 20:01

That sounds awful OP. I’m not massively familiar with Airbnb but isn’t the owner able to put down some house rules as part of letting it out such as no loud noise after x time? Could you speak to her about it? Seems pretty unfair on you.

spongedog · 27/06/2021 20:03

keep contacting the council & your landlord and can you contact AirBNB?

crankysaurus · 27/06/2021 20:03

I'd suggest you keep a diary and maybe try Airbnb directly www.airbnb.co.uk/neighbors

roastednut · 27/06/2021 20:04

I hope there is something you can do here. It's totally unacceptable that you have to put up with this. Definitely complain - a lot - I'm sure Airbnb's have rules about this sort of thing.

cansu · 27/06/2021 20:06

You can't stop noise full stop but I think noise at 4am is taking the piss. I would contact her everytime that happened. She should be making it clear that noise after 11pm is not acceptable.

HedgeVeg · 27/06/2021 20:09

At least you didn't buy your house, OP.
It's horrible to have to move, but can you imagine how it'd feel to have paid all that money and then have to sell up?
Small mercies.

Chicchicchicchiclana · 27/06/2021 20:09

Sounds miserable. I guess it's something everyone should be aware of nowadays if moving to a popular holiday destination. I don't know how you find out what neighbouring properties are used for, but anyway OP it sounds ghastly for you and you have my sympathy.

MrsKrystalStubbs · 27/06/2021 20:10

We had one start us next door to us in a listed building sleeping 20 and regularly more. The immediate neighbours did everything they could to shut it down. We eventually succeeded, the council closed them down due to change of use from residential to business (they were also doing wedding receptions) and the richest neighbours launched a private nuisance case and they settled. You don’t have to put up with it. Contact your council and see what your options are. We have over a year of hell, good luck OP.

BigasdaB · 27/06/2021 20:11

Every time you are kept awake at 4am etc call the owner, get her awake. I would literally keep buying cheap sims to do this if she blocks you.
‘I’m reporting noise from your property’ then log it.
Could you speak to your local council and speak to your MP?

MrsKrystalStubbs · 27/06/2021 20:12

Oh and don’t bother trying to contact AirBNB, they don’t give a shit about neighbours! I know from bitter experience.

AintPageantMaterial · 27/06/2021 20:14

We have a long term plan/dream to move to a zone 1 London flat and this has been preoccupying me. The chances of there being a flat (or some flats) in any block which is occupied by a succession of hen/stag parties and holidaymakers must be quite high and there is no reason why any of them would care about neighbouring occupiers. I did know whether there are blocks with covenants that might cover this but, if there aren’t, I think we’re going to need a new plan. You have described my nightmare OP and I think you are right that there’s is no solution except relocation.

romdowa · 27/06/2021 20:15

@BigasdaB

Every time you are kept awake at 4am etc call the owner, get her awake. I would literally keep buying cheap sims to do this if she blocks you. ‘I’m reporting noise from your property’ then log it. Could you speak to your local council and speak to your MP?
This 100% , if you are being disturbed then she should be too!
osbertthesyrianhamster · 27/06/2021 20:16

I wouldn't feel guilty at all. The person who owns is not a 'neighbour' but a totally greedy fuckwit who knows exactly what is going on but doesn't give a toss about anything but the coin. Stop feeling guilty about these inconsiderate arseholes. This type of thing should be fucking criminal. AirB&B is absolutely awful.

I'd put in my notice tomorrow. Estate agent lied to you. I'd name and shame on my FB about these lies. They saw you coming and saw you as an easy mark.

Next time you go to rent, visit the place at several times of day including evening and early night and at weekends.

Look for listings on AirB&B and other sites.

wisteriaandwhine · 27/06/2021 20:16

[quote crankysaurus]I'd suggest you keep a diary and maybe try Airbnb directly www.airbnb.co.uk/neighbors[/quote]
I think I'd use that link to report the property for the noise and any other incidents that make you feel safe, every single time.

And stop feeling guilty. Hotels have quiet hours.

osbertthesyrianhamster · 27/06/2021 20:17

@BigasdaB

Every time you are kept awake at 4am etc call the owner, get her awake. I would literally keep buying cheap sims to do this if she blocks you. ‘I’m reporting noise from your property’ then log it. Could you speak to your local council and speak to your MP?
It's a rental. Just move in this case.

No one will give a shit, tbh.

TheBullfinch · 27/06/2021 20:30

Sadly, this is the unintended consequence of yhe tightening up on landlords.

Those I know no longer do long lets, they just air b &b as the return is so much higher. A friend in Devon has tripled his income this way. It's more work but they dont care. It's so much easier than dealing with long term renters who stop paying too which has gone up dramatically in recent years.

Friends live in Devon and Cornwall so you can imagine the bonanza they're having.

It's shit. I'd look for somewhere else.

ineedmoresleepnow · 27/06/2021 20:38

I live next door to one too - only become an air BnB in the last few years. There is a lane between the houses which diffuses some of the noise of people enjoying there selves on holiday late every night but it's there.
Worse is the inconsiderate parking, every week I have to ask someone new to move their car (one space for each house on private land) so I can actually park my car in the space I own.

TheRebelle · 27/06/2021 20:40

Even if I’m on holiday I wouldn’t think it was acceptable to make enough noise that I’m annoying the neighbours, even mid week. It is possible to have a nice time without disturbing other people.

Aquamarine1029 · 27/06/2021 20:42

Council, police, and property owner, every time. You rent so don't have to worry about how much you complain.

WimpoleHat · 27/06/2021 20:44

Various things to try:

  1. Council. They often have a noise patrol. Constant reports; report every time.
  2. Play fire with fire. They keep you up until 4am? Loud music at 7am. Leave something noisy on and go out. A few crap reviews will get the owner’s attention.
  3. Speak to your landlord, who is likely to be on your side….
Waterfallgirl · 27/06/2021 20:44

I’d also tell estate agent to talk to your landlord too, it’s going to affect their rental too.

osbertthesyrianhamster · 27/06/2021 20:44

@TheBullfinch

Sadly, this is the unintended consequence of yhe tightening up on landlords.

Those I know no longer do long lets, they just air b &b as the return is so much higher. A friend in Devon has tripled his income this way. It's more work but they dont care. It's so much easier than dealing with long term renters who stop paying too which has gone up dramatically in recent years.

Friends live in Devon and Cornwall so you can imagine the bonanza they're having.

It's shit. I'd look for somewhere else.

Then the whole renting it out on AirB&B and the like needs to be tightened, although personally I think there need to be much stricter laws, enforcement and punishments for noise pollution.

I'd be handing in my notice, though.

Mammyof22020 · 27/06/2021 20:48

Report it to your local council.

I work for a noise and antisocial behaviour team for a local authority and have had many cases like this regarding air b&b properties. Local authorities have powers to deal with this type of behaviour.

Unfortunately from investigating many cases like this you find the visitors to these properties don't give a s**t about neighbours and feel they can behave any way they want.

The owner of the property should be held accountable.