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2 Airbnb guests celebrate their host’s birthday so he won’t be “alone”

Two travelers ended their stay in Finland by celebrating their Airbnb host’s birthday so he wouldn’t spend the day alone!

The travelers, Jessica Judith and her friend Dani, shared their experience on social media, posting a TikTok video of themselves singing “Happy Birthday” to the host, identified as Tarmo – and the clip has since racked up more than 2.5 million likes.

In the video, published Friday, December 13, the women can be seen clapping and singing Tarmo, sitting in front of a small dessert decorated with birthday candles. The trio then shared a sweet hug before cutting into dessert.

“Our Airbnb host was alone on his birthday and God knew how to put two women who care too much about birthdays to celebrate with him,” Judith wrote of the viral clip.

She also added a little more context in the caption, revealing that Tarmo was the “best host” she’s ever had.

The host “took us to observe the reindeer,” she wrote in the message, initially written in Spanish. “And every day he would wait for us at his house with coffee and cookies ready.”

“We love you so much Tarmo!” » she continued. “What an honor to be able to celebrate your birthday with you!!! »

People celebrating a birthday (stock image).

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Judith also posted the heartwarming clip on Instagramwhere she revealed that she and Dani have had “magical” experiences traveling together before, but nothing compares to their time with Tarmo during the Finland getaway.

The travelers chose to stay there “because all the reviews” talked about the host, who lives alone in a house near Airbnb with his dog Peppi, and “how nice he is.”

The duo returned the favor by celebrating his special day on their last day in the rental, Judith explained, writing that “even though he told us he didn’t have anything to celebrate his birthday with, we decided that we ALL deserve a special birthday” – especially Tarmo “after the incredible treatment he gave us.

Judith also revealed in the post that she and Dani “didn’t speak the same language,” so they used a translator to communicate with the host. In another TikTokshe said they had “incredible conversations” together that way.

“Everything was so special and at the end of our stay,” she wrote, adding that at the end of their trip he told them, “I hope this isn’t the last time I see you in my life.”

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In Judith’s posts about her experience in Finland, commenters praised the girls for celebrating Tarmo.

“His mom would love you both for this,” one person wrote. “That’s it,” said another. “You have to go visit him every year for his birthday .”

Others requested the Airbnb listing so they too could meet the host. “Drop the Airbnb link so we can take turns and go celebrate his birthday,” one person commented.

“Can you remove the Airbnb listing PLEASE,” another wrote. “I have to support this man. He deserves the world.

Airbnb even responded: “When guests make the host feel hosted .” »