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What happens if a guest is still at the property?

Guests sometimes overstay. Here’s what Aunty does when a guest is still at the property during a scheduled clean.

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Written by Kaelen
Updated over a week ago

If a guest is still at your property when our team arrives, we’ll handle it calmly and keep you informed.
Here’s what happens step by step.


🚪 First, we assess the situation

  • We check the booking calendar and cleaner notes

  • The cleaner will try to make contact if it looks like a guest is still inside

  • If it’s unclear, we’ll confirm with you before taking action


📣 If it’s confirmed the guest hasn’t left

  • We pause the clean and notify you immediately

  • You can reach out to the guest via Airbnb or let us know if you’d like us to message them first

  • If the guest needs more time, we’ll work with you to reschedule or delay the clean if possible


💰 Will I be charged?

If the clean cannot go ahead because a guest is still at the property:

  • A cancellation fee will apply to cover Aunty’s time and travel

  • In some cases, we may be able to return later the same day, but this is not guaranteed

Guests overstaying is one of the most common causes of missed cleans.
Keeping a clear checkout time and using your calendar sync helps reduce the risk.

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