What is a “shared” bath?
A bathroom may be shared between two or three guest rooms, or with the hosts. Sometimes more than one shared bathroom is available. Alberta Health regulations require at least one bathroom for every six people. Just a note about homes with a “shared” bath – when a bathroom is shared between two or three guest rooms, if you book all of the rooms that share a bathroom, the bathroom is essentially “private” to your party. Why do some hosts want a deposit? Some hosts will ask for a deposit to confirm a reservation; often it’s the amount of the first night’s charge. A deposit protects both the visitor and the host. With a confirmed reservation, the visitor is assured a place to stay, and the hosts, having already rented the accommodation, will not be turning away other potential guests only to have the room sit empty. The host should inform the guest of their cancellation policy when requesting the deposit, and again when confirming the reservation in writing. What about payment by credit c
