I’ve seen many suggestions for booking Airbnbs for holidays abroad or in the UK. But I’ve also seen many disputes between owners and guests.
I am wary about booking an Airbnb because I’d worry that I won’t be able to relax on my holiday/break if I’m trying to keep the place clean, tidy and exactly how I found it, which defeats the idea of it being a holiday. What if I’m charged for damages I didn’t cause or missing items I didn’t take etc. Am I overthink this?
What are the advantages or disadvantages of using an Airbnb over traditional hotels?
Any must have advice for booking or staying in an Airbnb for a newbie?
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Booking Airbnb for a newbie
Clueless888 · 30/05/2024 14:36
whiteroseredrose · 01/06/2024 08:33
Some places are on Airbnb and Booking.Com so I read the reviews on both.
I look carefully on what people's negative comments are to see if they are things that I would be bothered about. Too many steps or far from the beach are less of an issue for me than dirtiness or uncomfortable beds.
If a property I like is on both Airbnb and Booking I'd go for Booking.Com as I've found them to be very helpful in the past.
SeaToSki · 01/06/2024 00:38
Look at the description really carefully. Beds do not equal bedrooms as people put beds into the corner of a dining room etc
Look at the photos really carefully. Try and match each photo with each described room. If you are missing a room then beware
If the photos show grubby bits, the whole place will be filthy. If they cant be bothered to stage it for photos, they wont be bothered for paying guests
Stalk it on multiple sites and try and work out the exact location in regards to street noise and building sites
If you need parking/washing machine /wifi..dont assume there is one unless you see it in the description and preferably a photo
Reviews, reviews, reviews. Never rent anything with less than 10 reviews within the last 2 yrs
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