Experiences with airbnb

[Samurai Joey]

Hi everyone! I was wondering how many of you here on TERB have used airbnb to book places in Toronto, & what your experiences were like.

My father was telling me that some consultants for his company who were visiting used airbnb, & managed to get a great offer.

 

[SkyRider]

I heard they found a body at one of the locations. I guess shit happens. They have also found bodies in hotel rooms.

Add links:https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...ng-pool-and-a-decomposing-body-in-the-garden/

http://www.refinery29.com/2015/11/97263/airbnb-safety-regulation-controversy

 

[SchlongConery]

I heard they found a body at one of the locations. I guess shit happens. They have also found bodies in hotel rooms.

NOW I know who you remind me of!!!

Anthony Crispino, the "Second Hand News" guy... LMAO!!!

 

[SkyRider]

I would never use this service.
What if the place you rent has hidden cameras installed?
It's been known to happen.

Or, the mafia has a contract on the owner of the unit and you just happen to be there when the hitmen burst in.

 

[canman1]

I found any Airbnb below front street, to have issues, if you are going there. Any events on in the area, rush hour, limited or jacked up rates for parking, can create problems for getting in, or out.
I spent 45 minutes to travel 290m, Front street to Bremner, on York. Just to pick someone up at 5pm. Even visitors, may regret their choice in this area, depending on what they are doing, and when.

 

[SchlongConery]

Or, the mafia has a contract on the owner of the unit and you just happen to be there when the hitmen burst in.

:crazy: blah blah blah....

 

[NHFL]

Have used it three times. Twice I would call the experience excellent - as good as any hotel and cheaper. However, my third was not so good at all. I would say stick to highly-reviewed places that have a lot of people reviewing them. Don't assume that you can find a "hidden gem" last minute in a popular destination on AirBnB. Also, don't go on pictures alone as they can be deceptive... read the reviews carefully.

Gosh, above sounds exactly like Terb.

 

[pseudo-code]

I've used AirBNB quite frequently across the US and Europe. I think they are great, but you do have to do your research. I personally start by only looking at the ones with high number of ratings so that I can get a decent consensus. It probably won't work all the time, but that's when finding a hotel comes in. So far my experience has been great. I would recommend using it but with doing due diligence.

One of the better places I stayed in was in Budapest. Amazing top floor apartment with two levels, quiet, luxurious, for a fraction of the cost of a hotel.

As a side note, it would be interesting to see how the hotel industry would "up their game" in the coming years given this new competition.

 

[junior dude]

One of the best thing ever is Airbnb. I've only known about it last April when I was searching for a place to stay in Toronto with two overseas guests.
I was a tenant for a week and decided to look further into Airbnb. Two months later, I became an Airbnb host in Toronto.
Its great. The demand for it is very high. Very safe. Trust is built on reviews on the site

 

[Gabriella Laurence]

I've used both airbnb and Homeaway.com when I travel for extended business trips, personal travel or when I travel with a gentleman and we prefer a private location (but never for incalls) and all my experiences with these two services have been fantastic. Toronto or other Canadian cities/provinces.

 

[reaper29]

I would never use this service.
What if the place you rent has hidden cameras installed?
It's been known to happen.

It's has happened in hotels too!! Look up Erin Andrews case. If you are that paranoid about cameras, you may wanna not hobby too much either

 

[bassetto87]

Airbnb is amazing. You can get an apartment for one third or one quarter of what you would pay for a hotel room. Plus you get a kitchen and probably a washer and dryer. If you find a good place you really feel like you have a home during your vacation. Like others said just pick a place with many good reviews. I'd always choose Airbnb over a hotel.... Unless it's a dangerous part of the world, or unless my company's paying for it.

 

[drstrangelove]

Only tried it once and didn't work out for a somewhat last minute request. Applied for a place, had to provide credit card number, host had 24 hours to respond. Didn't hear back from the host so my credit card wasn't charged, but I didn't have another 24 hours before I needed a place so had to resort to a hotel. 24 hour response time can greatly expand your search efforts and time.

 

[Potang4U]

I used AirBnB and it for budget conscience travellers. It depends on location, ameneties, the host, bed, cot, sofa or matress on the floor.usage of kitchen, a cleaning fée, deposit,pets and price.

You can get super deals if you have a vagin.only 50per night. Every city an ad will say woman only.Most women would go with her boyfriend.

Spy cam is the least of your worries.There was a rape story on a Hong Kong gal went to UK attack by her AirBnB host. Or racisim rejected white guest by a black host, even when the tranaction went thru.If that happens phone the site conseirge, detail complaint and they'll refund or find you another place.ASAP. Both host and guest can see each other profile.Once you join the site you'll get the juicy stuff...id,address # .

I need another vacation.