AirBnB
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Petition to Airbnb to cancel their commission for people from Ukraine
Petition to Remove Airbnb Commission for Ukrainian Guests Overview A Polish Airbnb host shares their experience hosting Ukrainian guests amid the ongoing crisis. With multiple listings and increasing requests from Ukraine, the host has already accommodated a Ukrainian family with a substantial discount. Despite this gesture, Airbnb continues to collect its standard commission. The host…
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Months after booking host stated the rate is thousands higher and we have to pay or cancel
Title: Dealing with a Host-Imposed Price Increase After Booking Confirmation A recent booking for next year was confirmed and partially paid, but the host has now informed us that the weekend rate has increased by thousands of dollars. The host gave us two options: either pay the higher price or cancel the reservation. We contacted…
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We’ve just stayed in five Air BnBs in Europe and the Hosts have all been amazing.
Five European Airbnb Stays: Consistently Excellent Hosts Across the Continent As a couple in our 50s, we approached a recent Europe trip with some hesitations about booking multiple accommodations. Our plan was to stay in five different Airbnb listings, anticipating that at least one might fall short. In reality, each experience was distinct, yet all…
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Why I’ll NEVER rent a shared bathroom ever again…
Why Sharing a Bathroom Won’t Be My Next AirBnB Choice Recently, I landed a great deal in Salt Lake City, conveniently close to my son’s place, with a nice park nearby for strolls. The listing advertised a single bathroom shared among a small group—apparently up to five guests. When I arrived, there were only four…
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Is there truth that Airbnb destroys affordable housing in many areas of the United States?
Airbnb and the Availability of Affordable Housing in the United States: A Closer Look The impact of short-term rentals on housing affordability has become a topic of concern in many communities across the United States. While some areas experience rapid growth and rising costs in the broader real estate market, others—especially smaller towns and tourist…
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I just want to give a shout out to all of the hosts refunding people in light of the spread of COVID-19.
Title: Thanking Hosts for Refund Courtesy During the COVID-19 Spread In light of the ongoing COVID-19 situation, a growing number of hosts are choosing to refund travelers who must cancel plans. My fiancé and I recently faced a similar circumstance when work restrictions prevented us from traveling next week. We requested a full refund, and…
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Faced discrimination while trying to book a room on Airbnb
Facing Discrimination While Booking an Airbnb: A Cautionary Note for Hosts and Guests A recent experience while helping a family member book accommodation in Israel highlighted a troubling issue: discrimination during the booking process. The situation involved a host who insisted on knowing my name, and after I provided it, their response suggested racial bias.…
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A warning for travelers booking short-term Airbnb rentals in Bangkok, Thailand
Title: Travelers Beware: Short-Term Airbnb Rentals in Bangkok Require Thorough Due Diligence A recent personal experience highlights the potential risks of booking short-term Airbnb rentals in Bangkok, Thailand. Upon arriving at the building where a condo had been reserved, the guest encountered a security guard who challenged their use of the property. The guard produced…
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How many hosts have stayed in their rental as a guest?
Title: Do Hosts Stay in Their Rental Properties to Ensure Quality? A Guest Perspective As a recent guest at an Airbnb in the UK prompted me to reflect on what distinguishes strong from average rental experiences. The key factor, in my view, is how much time the host spends in the property—the difference between a…
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PSA! If you book a place, then on the day of check-in the host tells you “sorry, something came up, but I have this other place…” you are being SCAMMED.
Title: How to Protect Yourself from Check-In Switch Scams in Short-Term Rentals If you’re booking a short-term rental and you receive a last-minute message on check-in day claiming that the originally booked property is unavailable, beware: you may be facing a check-in switch scam. A number of travelers have reported situations where a host or…