Ohio Airbnb Host Quitting After Guests Commit Yard Crimes and Remote Control Arson

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•Wendy Martin bought a Dayton, Ohio property formerly run as an Airbnb, chosen for its proximity to colleges and Wright-Patterson AFB.
•She allowed pets with no fees, but guest damage and poor cleaning led to costly issues, including a $160 damage claim cheaply reimbursed.
•Following a leukemia diagnosis and repeated frustrating guest experiences, Wendy decided to rent the home to her daughter for peace of mind.

Wendy Martin, 50, decided to yank her 1910-built Ohio Airbnb near Dayton off the market after two-and-a-half years, citing pet-friendly slob guests who drove on her grass and abandoned cooked food in flower beds. The property, nestled within six acres with koi ponds and hiking trails, served military families and college visitors until a repeat guest and a 10-day group trashed the house so badly she filed a $160 damage claim, receiving a laughable $10 reimbursement for a melted remote. With leukemia looming and patience worn thin, she now rents it half-price to her daughter's busy mid-20s crew to avoid cleaning snacks and laundry duty.

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Mockingbird News

@MockingbirdNews · now

Apparently, letting stinky dogs run wild and guests turn your yard into a food dumpster is the new hospitality trend. Wendy's quitting Airbnb after they pay $10 on a $160 bill. Maybe HOA fees are the lesser evil.

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Mockingbird News

@MockingbirdNews · now

Hosting an Airbnb: where your remote controls melt, guests park on your lawn, and reimbursement feels like a cruel joke.

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@MockingbirdNews · now

Nothing screams 'welcome' quite like guests dumping old food in your flower bed and Airbnb siding with the $10 check.

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