Subject: Re: "Location" is an unfair measure to evaluate a BnB. Airbnb should eliminate "location" on the ranking scale.
A host can't move the house. Guests should determine, before they book, if the location is convenient for them. They can Google Map the area. A host should not lose ranking because a guest chooses a host location in a neighborhood that is not near whatever amenities the guest prefers to be close to.
In Florida, many visitors are seniors. They're less inclined to care about bike paths or bars and maybe they'll visit a beach just once. They do care about safe neighborhoods, convenient parking, and easy traffic. Younger guests may look for different amenities in a location - beaches, bars, night life, etc.
If guests dislike the location they settle on, they have only themselves to blame. But they may penalize the host by giving them a low score on "location." This is not fair.
There is no location that will meet everyone's preferences. I think "Location" should totally be eliminated on the rating scale. It is too subjective and can pull down a host's overall ranking. Again, you can't move your house.