Just Rented My 14th Airbandb Apartment In Kyiv - You Wouldn't Believe The Messages I Get

[DanieRains]

From Ukrainians thanking us.

I can't wait for them to drive out the Russians so I can visit, and help rebuild.

Gotta do what I can.

F Putin.

[hlthe2b]

1. ...

Thank you

[whathehell]

2. Nice to hear..

[dixiechiken1]

3. Any advice on how to do this?

I would assume:

* 1 night per rental (so as to be able to help more than 1 person/family by renting multiple units)?
* Earliest date(s) available (so renters can get their money sooner)?

Are my assumptions correct? Anything else?

Thank you in advance for help from a "seasoned pro," such as yourself!

[cilla4progress]

4. Bookmarking and gonna do it, too,

Now that I know it is legit.

Will be interested to read response to question how to do!

[DanieRains]

5. I Have Found You Can Rent Multiple Apartments At A Time

I just book the apartments, and tell the owners to use the money and stay safe. I am staying in 4 places tonight in Kyiv. They are only like $20 to $30 a night.

Just one way for me to help defeat Putin's Hordes.

[Nululu]

6. People also buying zoo tickets to help zoos

[SKKY]

7. So, Russia puts a "Z" on everything right? On their tanks, planes, vehicles, etc....

...Wouldn't it be cool if the Ukrainian military put an "FP" on everything?

[calimary]

8. When I saw that, I wondered why they were promoting Zelenskyy?

May he take back that letter - across the board!

If I were fluent in the language over there, I'd be pushing that talking point just to needle them, and take their labeling away.

Turn it around and make it work for our side.

[AllaN01Bear]

11. more like the letter v ...-

[Warpy]

12. Oh, they can come up with something ruder than that and in Russian

but these are people who are traveling between firefights in Hondas. Any exterior identification is counterproductive.

That big, white "Z" is easy to spot when a tank is in woods that haven't leafed out yet. They didn't think of that, did they? They didn't think of a lot of things.

[Warpy]

10. Can't really afford that

so I'm sending my $$$ to the International Red Cross. The donations are in Swiss francs, so if you want to donate, check the exchange rate that day so you don't get surprised.

[c-rational]

13. Good for you DanieRains. Bookmarking.

[left-of-center2012]

14. Share with us how you do this

Provide links people can use ?

[DanieRains]

15. Sign Up For Air B And B

Say you want to stay in Kyiv.

Book a place.

The owner gets paid on check in day if you don't cancel.

Easy.

[left-of-center2012]

16. Link ?

[left-of-center2012]

17. So they don't get a penny unless you show up?

How does that help them?

[stopdiggin]

18. +1. Wait ... WHAT? -(nt)-

Edit: I think this has to be a misunderstanding. Booking is paid even on a no- show? (and no intent to)

[DanieRains]

21. Yes Owner Gets Paid On A No Show

Unless you cancel.

It's one thing I can do.

[stopdiggin]

23. got it now. a little slow on the uptake today. -(nt)-

[Maraya1969]

22. Maybe some of the other smaller towns too. I don't know much about how to find them but I bet

some people do.

[brooklynite]

19. If a missle comes through the window, aren't you on the hook for cleaning?

[leftieNanner]

29. Sorry. Not funny. nt

[AmBlue]

20. You inspired me

I just rented a small apartment in Kharkiv tonight!

[Wednesdays]

24. Is there a way to let them know

that you won't be staying in the room, and so they can give it to a homeless family, on your dime?

[CaptainTruth]

25. Yes, you can include a message with the reservation.

It's a text field, you can type in whatever comments you want to make.

[CaptainTruth]

26. Good for you!!!

[HUAJIAO]

27. I just rented an apartment in Kyiv !..

I sent a message to the owner and he replied immediately with heart-felt thanks and good wishes.

It's a small thing but it is good to know I can help, even if in such a small scale.

[Raine]

28. Wonderful ... thank you for doing this! 💙♥️💛 nt

[Oliver Bolliver Butt]

30. What % goes to AirBNB?

Just wondering if it's more efficient to donate to UNICEF etc.