More Than $3,000 in Damages to Cincinnati Airbnb Home

Like many other property owners, Ron Kohlman decided to list his home on Airbnb to make a few extra bucks throughout the year. Unfortunately, his moneymaking idea ended up costing him cash rather than helping him make it. Worse yet – the damage to his property was caused by not one but two separate guests with back-to-back bookings, which just goes to show how common property damage is in home sharing.

The first guests, a couple with children, wrecked thousands of dollars of property, including a Sunsetter awning on his back patio. Not more than 2 weeks later, his next set of guests held a massive house party with 30 people. By the time he came home to check on his property, it was in complete shambles with more than $3,000 worth of estimated damages.

Kohlman decided to contact Airbnb for reimbursement, figuring their Airbnb Host Guarantee would take care of him. On Airbnb’s website, they describe their protection plan as an “unmatched level of protection.” But when Airbnb began to request receipts, Kohlman knew there was going to be a problem. Kohlman states that he no longer has receipts for many of the damaged items, leaving his claim up in the air with no resolution at all.

Colorful downtown buildings in Cincinnati

Peace of Mind Delivered to Your Inbox

In an industry that keeps you busy enough, our monthly newsletter makes staying informed effortless. Get the latest on emerging trends, real short-term rental risks, and regulatory changes.

"*" indicates required fields

About the Author

Proper Insurance

Proper Insurance is the nation's leading short-term vacation rental insurance provider, with the most comprehensive policy on the market. We protect homes in all 50 states with unmatched coverage for your property, revenue, and business liability, customized to include guest-caused theft/damage, liquor liability, amenity liability (bikes, kayaks, hot tub, etc.), bed bugs, fleas, squatters, and more.

More
Resources

A short-term rental house with coins, a calculator,and graphs to depict tax write-offs
March 27th, 2025

Maximizing Airbnb Tax Write-Offs: What You Can Deduct on a Vacation Rental Property?

Illustrated interior of cozy Airbnb Cottage with bright colors and natural light
March 20th, 2025

How to Prepare Your Home for the Short-Term Rental Market: A Complete Guide 

a man exhibits signs of legionnaires disease from a short-term rental hot tub, one cost of avoiding to effectively prevent legionnaires' disease in Airbnb hot tubs
February 28th, 2025

6 Ways to Prevent Legionnaires’ Disease in Short-Term Rental Hot Tubs | Safety Guide

Blue and yellow chairs sit outside of a vacation rental home with amenities that come with risks, including a fire pit, kayaks, and a body of water, begging the question "Does Homeowners insurance cover vacation rentals?"
February 12th, 2025

Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Vacation Rental Properties?