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If you were renting a self catering cottage, how would you feel about this?

54 replies

Inklingpot · 02/10/2022 17:37

The owner/agent popping round during the first couple of days in your stay to check everything is ok?

Would you find it intrusive? Would you prefer an email/text or just to be left alone?

I’m curious as this came up while talking to a friend who manages a holiday rental and apparently that’s part of what she has to do. I said I’d find it a bit annoying for them to visit but maybe that’s just me.

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FiddlefigOnTheRoof · 02/10/2022 17:38

Would hate it! A message is sufficient.

DressEmergency · 02/10/2022 17:39

I would bloody hate it. It would put me off booking

Hoolihan · 02/10/2022 17:39

Would prefer a text, it might feel like the owner was checking up on you if they turned up in person..

WallaceinAnderland · 02/10/2022 17:39

I would not want to see or hear from them but to be able to contact them if there was a problem.

Inklingpot · 02/10/2022 17:39

Hoolihan · 02/10/2022 17:39

Would prefer a text, it might feel like the owner was checking up on you if they turned up in person..

This, right?! I thought exactly the same thing.

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CuriousCatfish · 02/10/2022 17:40

I would find it intrusive

Glitterspy · 02/10/2022 17:40

I’d always prefer to be left alone.

Oncemoreforluck · 02/10/2022 17:40

Hate it. Just leave me a mobile number that I can contact you on please should I have any problems.

GrannyAchingsShepherdsHut · 02/10/2022 17:41

I'd hate that, would put me right off.

A text would be fine.

Thurst · 02/10/2022 17:41

No I’d hate that. Quick text to see if everything is okay is more than enough.

BestIsWest · 02/10/2022 17:41

I would hate it. Leave me a number to phone in case something goes wrong.

ladywithnomanors · 02/10/2022 17:41

Annoying! Though an email to contact them on would be useful. I stayed at an Airbnb and couldn’t get the Wi-Fi to work. The owners didn’t reply to any messages I sent.

Teenyliving · 02/10/2022 17:41

Ugh. Last thing I’d want to do is make an effort to small talk with a stranger. I would appreciate a text that didn’t require a response

AtrociousCircumstance · 02/10/2022 17:42

Would absolutely hate it.

topcat2014 · 02/10/2022 17:42

If they say hello on arrival that is nice. Beyond that, unless there is an issue I don't expect to see them.

Mind there are probably CF out there who complain on checkout expecting money back.

Calling round part way stops that happening

Cheeselog · 02/10/2022 17:42

I wouldn’t like it. I don’t even want a text. If there’s a problem then I’ll contact them.

mast0650 · 02/10/2022 17:43

I wouldn't hate it, especially if they lived nearby anyway so it seemed natural. It could be nice depending on the person. But I think a text is fine and clearly lots of people prefer it!

bellac11 · 02/10/2022 17:43

I'd hate it.

I cant even stand it when they meet you on arrival, I like to just have the key left for me

Last thing I want to do after a knackering journey is be walked around a bijou cottage to be shown where the toilet and back door is. I can work that out for myself, I just want a cuppa and to shut my eyes!!!

Saucery · 02/10/2022 17:43

I thought I would dislike this, but when we did stay at a cottage where the owner came round on the first full day she was actually really nice. I didn’t get the impression she was checking up on us at all and she made a huge fuss of our dog. Gave us loads of info about the area.
Been met with the key at other properties too, also fine.
I do prefer properties where the owner isn’t next door/onsite and there is a key box entry, though.

Inklingpot · 02/10/2022 17:44

She has a mobile that they can contact her on and she said she can send a text but apparently the owner thinks it’s a nice touch.

Being a misanthrope myself, I immediately said I hated the thought of a stranger rocking up at the door when I’m on holiday!

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oviraptor21 · 02/10/2022 17:45

Intrusive except literally on arrival.
Text or email at the beginning is fine but this is usually covered in the pre-visit info so not strictly necessary.

TheArtfulStodger · 02/10/2022 17:47

It would put me off ever returning, and my review would reflect my feelings on this too.

I absolutely do not cope with strangers when I'm doing my own thing. Not great with people at the rest of the time either but this would be so intrusive.

DisforDarkChocolate · 02/10/2022 17:48

I'd be fine as long as they didn't just walk in.

C152 · 02/10/2022 17:54

I'd find it annoying an intrusive. As long as guests have a contact number where they can reach the owner if they need to, they should be left in peace to enjoy their holiday.

britespark1 · 02/10/2022 17:54

I’d hate it. I don’t even like it when they meet you on arrival. A text or email is fine.