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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. Got an automated email about details for stay and it says contact host for check in details. I asked that we communicate through the app as recommended and he only said OK, after initial notes that said he wanted a call. I’m definitely getting bad vibes at this point. I worry about flagging him - is that going to get me a bad review? He hasn’t done anything wrong, except insist on this phone call. I also have 12 5 star reviews so if he wants to see that “I’m not a total jackass who will trash the house” then use the system he participates in. People saying “but it’s his house” - yes that’s exactly how Airbnb or any rental works. So if you want to engage in something then platform recommends against, and insist on a call when all this could and should be done on platform where there’s a record and where I don’t have to take notes as it’s all conveniently there in the app, maybe being a host is not for you!? I’ve never once had any issues with Airbnb. I’ve used that and VRBO. this is a first. [/quote]

I would reply that airbnb policy specifically notes that communication should be through airbnb approved channels and not off-line communication channels.  If he is going to insist on using communication modes outside of the airbnb documented communication channels and he would consider canceling your booking if you will not do so, then you will be forced to report him to airbnb for violating their communications policy and trying to bypass their auditing mechanisms for communication.

And I would include a link to the airbnb policies:  
[url]https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/2799/airbnbs-offplatform-policy[/url][/quote]

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