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Airbnb & Short-Term Rentals
Use these phrases to communicate with your host when you stay at a short-term rental.
Key Phrases
Voice
Arriving · 2 ways to say it
We are outside the apartment now.
neutralUS English
We are outside the flat now.
neutralUK English
Finding the key · 2 ways to say it
The key is in the lockbox by the door.
neutralA common way hosts explain self-check-in.
You will find the key in the lockbox.
politeAsking about Wi-Fi · 2 ways to say it
What is the Wi-Fi password?
neutralDo you have the Wi-Fi password?
casualContacting the host · 2 ways to say it
You can message me on the app anytime.
neutralCall me if you need anything.
casualReporting a problem
We have a problem with the shower.
neutralUse this structure (We have a problem with...) for anything broken.
House rules · 2 ways to say it
Please take out the trash before you leave.
neutralUS English
Please take out the rubbish before you leave.
neutralUK English
Checking out
What time should we check out?
neutralPractice Dialogue
Guest
Hi, we are outside the apartment.
Host
Great. The key is in the lockbox by the door.
Guest
Okay, I see it. What is the code?
Host
It is four-one-two.
Guest
Got it. We are inside now.
Host
Perfect. The Wi-Fi password is on the fridge.
Guest
Thanks. What time should we check out tomorrow?
Host
Before eleven, please. Just leave the keys on the table.
Guest
Sounds good. We will message you on the app.