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Airbnb Nightmares

Poll - Total Votes: 4

I’ll never stay in one again

So far no issues and will stay again

I’ll use Airbnb or VRBO again, but VERY cautiously and super selective.

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Have you ever stayed in an Airbnb and had a terrible experience? Weird rules, things not working, hidden charges, unsanitary conditions and more? What was your experience?

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SW-User

Scam stories put me off, how awful to travel halfway round the world only to discover your accommodation arrangements were fake

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carpediem · 61-69, M

@SW-User You generally know what you're getting at a hotel. Not so much these others

SW-User

@carpediem yes that's the appeal for me, no hassles 🙂

carpediem · 61-69, M

@SW-User I often go out of town on business with associates. Having a house is great for a number of reasons. The costs are much better than hotels when more than 4 people are staying, you can make your own meals (breakfast especially), collaborate with your team more effectively, and entertain guests when needed. But I've been disappointed in the past so I'm super selective now. I'm very careful to read reviews. I'll pay more for quality, but they damned sure better treat me nice or face the wrath of a bad review.

Carissimi · F

I’ve stayed at several, but all for the one trip in Europe. Only a few complaints but generally all were in good shape. The worst was the shower at one. It was so tiny I was bent in two, and could not turn. It was like it was made for a doll’s house.

I would have used them again in the future, but they went all out Woke.

carpediem · 61-69, M

@Carissimi That was reason #2 for Airbnb after lousy service

Carissimi · F

That’s my number 1 reason. The places I stayed were pretty good on the whole. All were clean and nice pleasant places to stay. @carpediem

Tamara68 · 56-60, F

I stayed in an Airbnb in Italy a few years ago. On the 6th floor with an antique elevator that was very scary. Overall it was okay, but the pillow was very uncomfortable. Friendly people, but not a lot of contact with them.

mariannezap · 31-35, F

We've looked into it once. But after all of the fees and requirements popped up, it was cheaper to stay in a really nice hotel.

BittersweetPotato · 31-35, F

I wouldn’t say terrible, but yea i didn’t like one airbnb where the room was very old as compared to what i expected.

Gangstress · 41-45, F

Only had a problem with 1 place we stayed via airbnb. But weve only used it selectively. The place was dirty as fuck and classed it as luxury 😒

carpediem · 61-69, M

@Gangstress I’ve experienced that as well

SkeetSkeet · 100+, F

Yeah long hairs everywhere even in the fridge

WolfGirlwh0r3 · 36-40, T

@SkeetSkeet any sexy nasty adventures though?

carpediem · 61-69, M

@SkeetSkeet OMG gross

empanadas · 31-35, M

Once in Thailand, I woke up to a cleaning lady opening my door. She didn't even knock. I could had been naked ffs

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SW-User

@empanadas she might have cleaned you!

empanadas · 31-35, M

@SW-User if I wasn't there most likely. I had to complain to the Airbnb host. Luckily there was a big enough safe there that I could put my laptop and passport in.

carpediem · 61-69, M

@SW-User How do you know she didn't? 😉

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