Snarky airbnb host (Tl;dr)

BluepointToasted

So, I'm renting an apartment through airbnb in august in Chicago. Email the host and ask if there is a crib or pnp available. He says, "no. Let me know what you require. You may have to provide your own pnp."
So, I write back and ask if he would be able to get one, that I am willing to pay him extra, because I don't want to lug my pnp. His response??

"I raised two children both born in 2007. I believe it is the parents responsibility to provide for their own children's transportation, food, shelter and safety.
I donated all my strollers, cribs, play packs ... Years ago.
You will figure it out.
Pretty sure you are best at caring for and providing for your children."

Wtf? Dude, it's just a pack and play. Am I missing something here where I asked him to raise my child for me?

jesuisfatiguee

humptydance said:

He shouldn't have asked for you to tell him what you require if he was going to come back with that bullshit.

Exactly. What a shitty way to handle that situation. Wtf.

jesuisfatiguee

HOW DARE YOU ASK FOR A PACK N PLAY TO BORROW/LEND/RENT WHEN I, KING OF THE DADS, RAISED TWO CHILDREN WITHOUT ASKING HELP FROM ANYONE.

BluepointToasted

Thank you! I thought it was pretty ridiculous. And if course since it is airbnb I am stuck unless I want to lose 50%, which I don't. I think my solution is going to be to buy a cheap one when we get there and maybe donate it before we leave?

BluepointToasted

He is such a good dad he is done. Those kids are raised!
Yeesh. What a Dick

BluepointToasted

And clearly I am providing for my child by figuring out a month in fucking advance where he is going to sleep.

All he had to say is "no, sorry"

klondikebar

Ask him if you can also borrow the stick from his ass should the need for firewood arise.

BluepointToasted

Chicago, specifically Wicker Park. Craigslist might be a good idea! Like , I have one, but the thought of lugging it to the airport and then to the apartment is annoying, especially if we have the option of taking public transport

klondikebar

What about a travel bed, mattress or cot? They'll be lighter weight and collapse smaller than a pnp. Check One Step Ahead.

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BluepointToasted

I wish @klondikebar‌. I just checked out their line of travel beds. Problem is ds (22 months) has never slept alone in a bed, and I'm not thinking vacation is the time to try, lol. He has only actually shared a bed with us twice in his life, and neither night went so well. He has not yet figured out he can climb out of a crib, so he is best in something with walls

NeneCakies

Did you respond back yet??

LaurelBee

Please tell me you responded appropriately. I'm out in the burbs, but you are welcome to borrow our PNP/booster chair/any kid related item you need.

BluepointToasted

This was my response...
"The only reason I asked you is that you said in the above email "let me know your requirements, you MAY need your own pack and play." I have no problem providing for my children. I have stayed at many properties through vrbo, homeaway, and airbnb around the world and have always been provided a place for the baby to sleep, therefore, I thought it couldn't hurt to ask.
I find the tone of your email pretty rude. You are providing a service, no need to be insulting."

I wanted to be worse, but I am going to have to stay in this guys place so I don't want him to screw me over, he has too much of my money!
Thanks so much @laurelbee, you are so sweet! I found some online for like $35, and there is a target pretty close by to the apartment, so I guess I will just buy one and donate it. Or ship it back and give it to a friend if I can't find somewhere close by to donate. I am definitely not leaving it there to make his rental better!

BluepointToasted

mrspadfoot said:

TyrannosaurusLex said:

Was "two children both born in 2007" a really dramatic way of saying twins?

I read it as a way of not actually admitting he's an ahole who knocked up two women at the same time.

Lol, good call!

BluepointToasted

I saw that @DaisyCat11‌, I am just worried he will get out and wander around in a strange house. He isn't used to nighttime freedom, lol.

Speaking of which, when am I supposed to put him in a bed? He is unaware he can get out of his crib yet, and part of me wants to just keep him in there until he is 5

2goingon3

BluepointToasted said:

I saw that @DaisyCat11‌, I am just worried he will get out and wander around in a strange house. He isn't used to nighttime freedom, lol.

Speaking of which, when am I supposed to put him in a bed? He is unaware he can get out of his crib yet, and part of me wants to just keep him in there until he is 5

DS never figured out how to get out of his crib and when we switched him to his toddler bed, he wouldn't get out of it either. He's pretty lazy though.

Can you use one of the smaller collapsible beds and just keep him in your room? Will he actually wander around? Most kids aren't super adventurous in the dark...

NotSharknado

Swing by me and pick mine up.

BluepointToasted

Lol @msspeedymarie‌! Our problem is we love hipster shit, but hate actual hipsters! (Their bars and restaurants are just so good though!). Thanks for the offer, I may take you up on trying to pawn it off on you to donate for me or do whatever you want with before I leave. I am so not leaving it there.

@NotSharknado‌, how far away are you? Did I know you were close?

BluepointToasted

Moidonna said:

Did he respond to your message?  What a pompous jerk. 

No. Ahole.

BluepointToasted

lol, you don't sound abrupt @DaisyCat11‌!

NotSharknado

BluepointToasted said:

Lol @msspeedymarie‌! Our problem is we love hipster shit, but hate actual hipsters! (Their bars and restaurants are just so good though!). Thanks for the offer, I may take you up on trying to pawn it off on you to donate for me or do whatever you want with before I leave. I am so not leaving it there. @NotSharknado‌, how far away are you? Did I know you were close?

I'm in the NW burbs, depending on day and time it could be a 30 min drive