Any experiences with Airbnb?
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rwc101
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I've stayed at an Airbnb twice out of necessity. No bad experiences with either of them. I'm just weirded out by staying in a stranger's home.
C17loadclear
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I have had 3 experiences with airbnb. 2 of the three had issues or the description was misleading that led to a unhappy vacation. We have had much better success with vrbo. Why this was the case I don’t know but we have used vrbo 12-15 times.
I use AirBnB several times every year. I've used it for remote cabins in Montana, to urban pads in big cities. Personally, I've never had a bad experience. It goes a long way to really look at the photos and read reviews of the place you're staying.
noharleyyet
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I’ve used Air and VR by owner, mostly with no issue. They are both only as good a the owner’s integrity.
The Air mugshot vetting weirded me out.
The Air mugshot vetting weirded me out.
np307
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My wife and I stayed at an AirBnB for our anniversary this year and it was great. I looked around a lot to make sure the place was what we wanted and where we wanted. Our church usually gets one for our men's fishing trip and we always have a good experience with it.
Like others said, just look closely at the reviews and the pictures.
Like others said, just look closely at the reviews and the pictures.
midwesterncrosshair
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My wife and I have used it many times. We try to stick with the places that have good reviews. Haven’t had any bad experiences.
Khunter
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a few times, no issues. great option, a lot more amenities than a hotel room and cheaper quite often.
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Used AirBandB and VRBO all over the US/Europe/South America and never had any big issues, and had some great stays.
Schaaf
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Ive used AirBNB around Montana/Idaho as well as in Hawaii. No issues yet.
2rocky
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Anyone rented out their house on either one?
Any thoughts or suggestions?
Any thoughts or suggestions?
teej89
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AirBNB is awesome! Comes real in handy for snowboarding trips as you can typically find some nice rustic cabins with wood stoves for cheap. Seems no one typically wants to do rustic and they want a glamorous ski lodge.
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devon deer
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We have also done both, and I have friends in the UK who rent out their other properties/rooms without issue.
Airbnb is brilliant.
VRBO has been good in the main, but when we went to Colorado a few years back we had 2 stays at opposite ends of the scale, first week fantastic, 2nd week, what a dump, both had good websites, but one was maintained, the other was being run down, yet both charging the same rates, thankfully these days Tripadvisor and the like would have stopped us booking the other place.
Cheers
Richard
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I've had a mix. I've done several and most have been good to excellent.
One in Miami was a Trainwreck and when I filed a cli with Airbnb, they stonewalled for 4 months. I needed up contesting the charge with my CC company and getting the full amount back. Which sucks for them since I was only asking for half back.
There are some that cater to hunters too. So check the details.
One in Miami was a Trainwreck and when I filed a cli with Airbnb, they stonewalled for 4 months. I needed up contesting the charge with my CC company and getting the full amount back. Which sucks for them since I was only asking for half back.
There are some that cater to hunters too. So check the details.
LopeHunter
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20 or more stays the past few years with AirBnB and VRBO. All were dedicated rentals, lots of reviews and not necessarily the least expensive rental in the area. No disasters. Some warts but all in all no worse than my luck with hotels and motels. I like having a kitchen when with family so early risers are not held back by the hungover, er, late risers.
elkduds
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I've probably been to 10 of each. 20% were disappointing, none sucked. Cody WY, Big Island HI, Crestone CO, Las Cruces NM, Ouray CO, Oahu north shore...
the nikster
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I’ve used AirBnB in probably 20 states, Estonia, Belize, Mexico and Martinique. We do our homework checking reviews and arrive with a good attitude. Once I got stuck on an island with no ac. It sucked but it was right there in the description. A couple others were not as great as described but still better than a hotel, which, also are not all great.
Twolftg
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No problems in my use either!
