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AirBnb: Disappointing

Posted on 12/08/2018 8:15:49 PM PST by DIRTYSECRET

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1 posted on 12/08/2018 8:15:49 PM PST by DIRTYSECRET
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I use Airbnb a lot in Europe. In the US I stick to hotels. Parking, internet, host cancellation issues, etc. So many things can go wrong with Airbnb it’s just not worth the masssive increase in risk to save a few bucks, IMO.


2 posted on 12/08/2018 8:18:22 PM PST by lodi90
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AirBnB is great for getting nice homes for porn movies and beer parties.
3 posted on 12/08/2018 8:22:53 PM PST by ConservativeMind (Trump: Befuddling Democrats, Republicans, and the Media for the benefit of the US and all mankind.)
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Host cancellation issues are posted by airbnb-probably to cover their butts-can’t turn off the customer. They tell. An individual with a particular need has to email every individual host to find out. I for one like my solitude. Reading is it on vacations. I just want Fox News and a few sports channels on the tv. That would be on the hosts and airbnb can thereby use the Sgt. Schultz line when one checks in disappointed.


4 posted on 12/08/2018 8:29:58 PM PST by DIRTYSECRET (urope. Why do they put up with this.)
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Cable tv means nothing if the tv package is not international(American)

What? You mean those foreign countries don't have all the American cable channels? Next you'll be telling me that some programs aren't even in English.

If you want to spend all of your time inside watching US TV, stay at home. It would be cheaper.

5 posted on 12/08/2018 8:42:59 PM PST by PAR35
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You are right. Solitude is harder to find at home so it’s worth it to blow money somewhere else. American tv is like texting. Doesn’t require a response. I would have liked to see the Bush funeral coverage you it’s in bits and pieces. Next year I’ll get the tv package(internet) that goes good with GI’s overseas. A football game would be nice.


6 posted on 12/08/2018 8:49:01 PM PST by DIRTYSECRET (urope. Why do they put up with this.)
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Rented an AirBnB last year for Christmas in San Antonio. Was very pleased. It was an 18 acre property within the city. A creek, trees in fall colors, deer strolling thru, with a hike n bike trail running thru the property. Two bedroom, 2 1/2 bath house with a private patio with outdoor fireplace. Price was equivalent to a one bedroom suite on the RiverWalk. Host lived on property and he was great, friendly but not intrusive. That is my only experience with AirBnB. It was a good one.


7 posted on 12/08/2018 8:50:27 PM PST by RGVTx
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I’ve got two AirBnB’s. One here in Manhattan, and the other in Key Biscsyne. Both are doing great and are five star rated. Airbnb had blessed us with awesome guests and we really enjoy hosting.


8 posted on 12/08/2018 9:14:42 PM PST by SquarePants (Everywhere is walking distance if you have the time)
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Your post: dissapointing.


9 posted on 12/08/2018 9:22:55 PM PST by TexasGator (Z1z)
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You have to ask the AirBNB about the connections like internet and TV. Almost all are used to answering those questions immediately.


10 posted on 12/08/2018 9:26:21 PM PST by BunnySlippers (I Love Bull Markets ......)
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They vary enormously. Always something you don’t expect. One house had no lamps. Who would even think to ask about that? One had pesty neighbors. One had people talking right outside windows and possibly looking in (considered breaking and entering, by the way).


11 posted on 12/08/2018 9:31:02 PM PST by firebrand
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We used AirBnb 4 times in Montreal when our daughter attended University there. Each was unique and in a different part of town. Much cheaper than staying in a hotel and we could cook all our meals and do laundry. Used one in St. Louis as well. I really enjoyed them all and they were a great deal.

All that said, I will no longer use AirBnb due to their recent liberal and anti-semitic stances.


12 posted on 12/08/2018 9:33:20 PM PST by ODC-GIRL (We live in interesting times)
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Wow!

I must say I was taken aback when the American girl found lots of problems with her Air Bnb ... and was ultimately murdered there last week!


13 posted on 12/08/2018 9:34:08 PM PST by BunnySlippers (I Love Bull Markets ......)
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To: DIRTYSECRET

AirBnb is useless in America, but awesome in places like Japan where hotels are needlessly expensive.


14 posted on 12/08/2018 9:49:23 PM PST by struggle
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For a family with more children than can comfortably fit in a hotel room, it was a God send. We took out two Airbnb’s when we moved to Phoenix and we got a three bedroom house in Mesa for less than the cost of a Motel 6. I don’t pick a home based on its cable. We were able to take our time to find the right permanent rental. A hotel would have made us rush and make an inferior choice.


15 posted on 12/08/2018 10:10:18 PM PST by Dr. Sivana (There is no salvation in politics.)
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I prefer VRBO over a hotel for a week’s stay. . Have never had an issue.


16 posted on 12/08/2018 10:17:16 PM PST by HollyB
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My two experiences with AirBnB were very positive. Very good price. Clean and functional accommodations exactly as advertised. No hassles with check in or check out.

In both cases I was on vacation so wifi was not an issue.

If you're going to a place you've never been before, I highly recommend doing all your research ahead of time.

Waiting until you get there and expecting wifi to help you locate restaurants, entertainment options, sights etc. is not a very good idea, even if you know ahead of time you will have access to the internet.

17 posted on 12/08/2018 10:45:31 PM PST by who_would_fardels_bear
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I can’t do AirBNB...I’d always feel like there are hidden cameras trained on me. Not that I’d be doing anything embarrassing, but there are a lot of weirdos out there and who knows if they have cameras trained in on the bathroom and showers and streaming it out to the web.


18 posted on 12/08/2018 11:04:33 PM PST by Mozzafiato
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There was a ‘hostess’ who used her spare room to hook up with her customers. Oh what a country!


19 posted on 12/08/2018 11:19:09 PM PST by DIRTYSECRET (urope. Why do they put up with this.)
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There was a ‘hostess’ who used her spare room to hook up with her customers. Oh what a country!

Do you have her link? I might need to investigate...just to make sure you're not pulling my leg, of course!

20 posted on 12/08/2018 11:38:57 PM PST by Mozzafiato
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