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by Bree
Wed Feb 17, 2016 4:22 pm
Forum: Scam email enquiries
Topic: Tripadvisor enquiry by email looks very real
Replies: 3
Views: 1321

Tripadvisor enquiry by email looks very real

Today I received an email saying I have an enquiry it looks very genuine as if it is from tripadvisor but I looged on to TA not through the email link but their website and their is no enquiry in my inbox so I presume a scam. I also hovered over the links and compared to a genuine email and they are...
by Bree
Mon Feb 08, 2016 2:32 pm
Forum: Scam email enquiries
Topic: Steven Hadland, Trip Advisor
Replies: 5
Views: 1047

Yes I have had the exact same email same person same wording. I would think it is a scam as I don't have a duplicate account.
by Bree
Wed Feb 03, 2016 11:36 am
Forum: OTAs: Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking, Tripadvisor, etc.
Topic: OD - again. Comparison info?
Replies: 5
Views: 638

That certainly is strange, you would definitely think 4 beds in Ibiza would be an option in the "market comparisons" I have 3 options, Carvoeiro, Algarve or Portugal again I am not sure how useful it is, the "contacts to bookings" requires bookings to be made through the OD platf...
by Bree
Wed Feb 03, 2016 11:17 am
Forum: OTAs: Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking, Tripadvisor, etc.
Topic: OD - again. Comparison info?
Replies: 5
Views: 638

It says in my statistics that "Market comparison is only available where the comparison group has at least 10 listings"
Do you have this? if you do it would be interesting to know what they are comparing? (It is the i button beside market comparison)
by Bree
Mon Jan 04, 2016 11:19 am
Forum: OTAs: Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking, Tripadvisor, etc.
Topic: Owners Direct - Online payments
Replies: 74
Views: 7273

Hi Mouse, I am using the CC payments with OD since it started & not many ask for it. The big downside is the cost which I have been taking the hit so far, but there hasn't been many. We have villa that sleeps 8-14 so guests will always have questions before hand so I can see if the villa is suit...
by Bree
Sun Dec 13, 2015 11:13 am
Forum: Scam email enquiries
Topic: Ian Lestern
Replies: 2
Views: 814

Thanks for posting this, I just had the same enquiry it looks a lot more professional that the usual scammers just the layout of the email so great to be able to read about it here.
by Bree
Fri Dec 04, 2015 10:44 am
Forum: Scam email enquiries
Topic: Traci via Dropbox
Replies: 2
Views: 756

Thanks for posting this as I had the same email from Traci also with a dropbox PDF.
I am also getting a number of emails asking to log into to sync my Tripadvisor account...
by Bree
Sun Aug 23, 2015 9:40 pm
Forum: Scam email enquiries
Topic: HA/OD enquiries asking to reply directly
Replies: 45
Views: 5096

Thanks Newtimer I hadn't thought of this, I am on subscription & my phone number is there on both sites so just curious if anybody else is getting these, obviously could be genuine, I did reply to 2 emails but not the others, they were different names but same wording. Thanks again
by Bree
Sat Aug 22, 2015 10:42 pm
Forum: Scam email enquiries
Topic: HA/OD enquiries asking to reply directly
Replies: 45
Views: 5096

HA/OD enquiries asking to reply directly

I have had a few enquiries in the last few days from HA/OD all asking me to reply directly to an outlook address, they all have left spaces between the name @ & outlook so that the email address comes through, I have reported them to HA.
by Bree
Fri Jul 17, 2015 8:59 am
Forum: OTAs: Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking, Tripadvisor, etc.
Topic: Just started with AB
Replies: 22
Views: 2768

Sorry I don't have any knowledge of the "AB" you refer to is this another service offered by holiday lettings? We have used their "free photographer" and that was fine, you don't have control over the photos, it was very fast in & out quickly & if you don't like the photo...
by Bree
Sun Jul 05, 2015 6:26 pm
Forum: OTAs: Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking, Tripadvisor, etc.
Topic: ODHR = OD
Replies: 4
Views: 465

Hi Sam, Since I have had reviews it has always been ODHR, I presumed it meant "owners direct holiday review" I don't know if I have seen that some place or I just thought it. Anyway hope your review was good it is nice to get them...
by Bree
Tue May 12, 2015 9:35 pm
Forum: Scam email enquiries
Topic: Scam e-mail request for directions to house
Replies: 4
Views: 1410

Hi
I have had the exact same email with same flight number so they are coming to Portugal also, they will be busy!!
by Bree
Fri May 01, 2015 10:07 am
Forum: Bookings
Topic: Pricing an exclusive booking
Replies: 3
Views: 1108

Hi Stork, Have you looked up "wedding villas algarve" and maybe compare no of bedrooms you have with some other venues that offer similar. We have been asked on a number of times also but I have only had one wedding at our villa & it went well and I wouldn't worry much more about break...
by Bree
Wed Apr 29, 2015 10:12 pm
Forum: Managing your property
Topic: Window security bars versus electric shutters
Replies: 6
Views: 848

Sorry I also answered your other post... Yes I know what you mean about the fire risk some of our bedrooms have outside doors as well as the windows so doesn't feel too bad.. If you do change & take the bars away make sure you have the night alarm setting on, we have this & it is great for t...
by Bree
Wed Apr 29, 2015 9:59 pm
Forum: Bookings
Topic: What guests really want in a villa...
Replies: 54
Views: 9101

Just my experience on charging for Air con, when I did charge for air con as an extra charge, I found my bills were higher than when air con is included. I think it may be something to do with the mindset we have paid for it we must get our moneys worth!! Pool heating and air con are expensive but y...