I’ve received negative feedback. What should I do?

This article is for: Managers Renters

Most people understand that there are two sides to any story - and feedback comments are “opinion pieces”.  In general provided you have a history of good transactions on Bookabach, a single piece of negative feedback should not significantly affect your ranking or ability to use Bookabach. 

We give you the right to respond to feedback and provide your side of the story - and we recommend that you use this opportunity to clearly state your point of view. To do this:

Renters:

1) Go to http://www.bookabach.co.nz and log in to your “My Bookabach” account.
2) Use the View/respond to feedback link.
3) Use the Attach a response link below the feedback in question.
4) Enter your comments (maximum of 500 characters including spaces) and Save.

Owners/Property managers:

To respond to Guest Book comments:

1) Go to http://manage.bookabach.co.nz and log in.
2) Go to Listing > Guest book.
3) Click the “Attach a response” link under the relevant entry.
4) Enter your comments (maximum of 500 characters including spaces) and Save.

To respond to personal feedback comments:

1) Go to http://manage.bookabach.co.nz and log in.
2) Go to My Settings (link on the top right of screen under your name).
3) Use the View/respond to feedback link below your contact details.
4) Enter your comments (maximum of 500 characters including spaces) and Save.

We strongly advise you not to retaliate by placing negative feedback on them - unless you have a genuine grievance with the way they have treated you.  Retaliating by placing negative feedback where it is not justified can reflect badly on your own listing.

Sorry, Bookabach will not intervene to "sanitise" feedback - see our policy on editing feedback.

What is the difference between Feedback and the Guest Book?

This article is for: Managers

Member Feedback provides information about historical transactions between members (owners, property managers and renters) on Bookabach.  Owners and property managers are rewarded for positive feedback and each piece of positive feedback will improve the ranking of your bach in search results.  To find member feedback, click the blue numbers or stars next to that member’s user name.

The Guest Book provides comments left by guests on a specific bach and is available to view on every Bookabach listing.   Guest Book entries have no effect on bach rankings.

Both parties receive a "Request for Feedback"  after a stay has been Confirmed and then completed.

What is the difference between Feedback and the Guest Book?

This article is for: Managers

Member Feedback provides information about historical transactions between members (owners, property managers and renters) on Bookabach.

Owners and property managers are rewarded for positive feedback and each piece of positive feedback will improve the ranking of your bach in search results.  To find member feedback, click the stars underneath that member’s name.

The Guest Book provides comments left by guests on a specific bach and is available to view on every Bookabach listing. Guest Book entries have no effect on bach rankings.

Both parties received a "Request for Feedback" after a stay has completed.