Wendy Martin, an Airbnb host in Ohio, has stopped renting out her property after two years on the platform, citing consistently difficult guests as the reason. Martin previously earned an average of $2,300 per month and reported that her property was frequently booked.

Martin explained that the negative experiences with guests ultimately outweighed the financial benefits of hosting. While she enjoyed the income, the challenges posed by certain renters became too much to manage. Details regarding the specific nature of those challenges were not provided.

Martin intends to transition to renting the property to a single tenant, a decision she believes will provide a more stable and manageable living situation. The move reflects a growing trend among some Airbnb hosts who are reassessing the viability of short-term rentals due to concerns about guest behavior and the demands of managing a vacation rental property.