To Airbnb or Not to Airbnb

[ozjuice]

My point exactly on reviews, they are very personal but you have a duty to report on what you find. however, it's easier to just write something nice and move on so that you don't feel like a real A Hole....

 

[Denali]

I think its harder to write something negative once youve met the owner, especially as they have your name, phone number ect. We stayed at a B&B once and I absolutely hated the super soft pillows and it was a bit difficult to tell her that because everything else was fantastic/custom built for the B&B.

 

[dajop]

I actually prefer the booking.com system where it has separate fields for positive and negative feedback. This allows guests to provide constructive feedback and gives a more accurate description of what to expect and what not to - and at the same time you easily can pick out those with axes to grind and discount them. Their review scale is also far more nuanced than the stupid "everything must be 5*" rating nonsense that airbnb and uber have cultivated.

 

[ctrunfree]

I've only had one bad experience with Air BnB, and rated it accordingly. Amazingly, all the review before and after have been glowing.

 

[Lynda2475]

I have no problem providing negative feedback, but it should be constructive outlining the problem and how the situation could be improved. I'm always honest, and point out if I think the property would be unsuitable for certain types of guests.

What is unhelpful are the negative reviews that say I didn't like the property because <insert something which was clearly pointed out in the listing> or complaining about things outside of the hosts domain (i.e. nearby restaurants etc).

 

[Strategic Aviation]

Airbnb rental laws, Sydney, New York, Venice, Japan: Is there a problem with Airbnb? - Traveller

 

[flying_duck]

After my most recent guest caused significant issues in my building, I will no longer be either a guest or host with Airbnb. Want nothing to do with the idiot public or the site that brings them together.

 

[Denali]

You can't leave it at that, maybe a how not to be a airbnb guest post to give us some clues

 

[flying_duck]

You can't leave it at that, maybe a how not to be a airbnb guest post to give us some clues

These are things that I would hope most here would already know. Follow reasonable instructions, don't treat the neighbours like your servants, respect others belongings, check out on time, and don't damage anything. You know, reasonable human stuff.

 

[get me outta here]

I much prefer a hotel with a plie of white fluffy towels, crisp white cotton sheets changed twice a week, on a huge new comfortable bed with lots of pillows to choose from. However, sometimes when an AirBnb is 25% of the price such as Reykjavik and Anchorage in season, sometimes needs must.

 

[ctrunfree]

After my most recent guest caused significant issues in my building, I will no longer be either a guest or host with Airbnb. Want nothing to do with the idiot public or the site that brings them together.

What had other hosts said about them?

 

[flying_duck]

What had other hosts said about them?

Their other reviews (2) were pleasant. Not sure if it was a fluke or fake or what.

 

[Denali]

I much prefer a hotel with a plie of white fluffy towels, crisp white cotton sheets changed twice a week, on a huge new comfortable bed with lots of pillows to choose from. However, sometimes when an AirBnb is 25% of the price such as Reykjavik and Anchorage in season, sometimes needs must.

For us for Reykjavik, its approx 55% saving of Hilton plus pay for meals V AirBNB inc grocery shop for most meals.

These are things that I would hope most here would already know. Follow reasonable instructions, don't treat the neighbours like your servants, respect others belongings, check out on time, and don't damage anything. You know, reasonable human stuff.

How on earth do you treat neighbours like servants?! What review did you post for them as guests, were you honest?

 

[flying_duck]

How on earth do you treat neighbours like servants?! What review did you post for them as guests, were you honest?

Demanding to be told where stuff was, getting aggressive when they didn't know, etc. I will be posting a review to warn others and I'm sure I will receive a negative one in return which is even more reason to not use the platform again.

 

[ctrunfree]

Demanding to be told where stuff was, getting aggressive when they didn't know, etc. I will be posting a review to warn others and I'm sure I will receive a negative one in return which is even more reason to not use the platform again.

Just to clarify, host and guest reviews are posted simultaneously, so neither gets to see the other before they post.

 

[flying_duck]

Demanding to be told where stuff was, getting aggressive when they didn't know, etc. I will be posting a review to warn others and I'm sure I will receive a negative one in return which is even more reason to not use the platform again.

Having said that, these people have shown aggression and know where I live, so I don't think it sensible to go as hard as my emotions might like.

 

[flying_duck]

I think at the end of the day just like rental properties, there are bad guests and bad hosts amongst both bunches. You use the service in the hopes you don't see the negative but it's bound to come up at some point, even if it's 70+ stays later. You take those chances.

Something much easier to avoid in a hotel environment - especially the higher stars - as negative attitudes and behaviours are more monitored and less tolerated.

 

[burmans]

Airbnb rental laws, Sydney, New York, Venice, Japan: Is there a problem with Airbnb? - Traveller

Disruption displaces an existing market, industry, or technology and produces something new and more efficient and worthwhile. It is at once destructive and creative.

Given this it's pretty much a given that some people wont like this disruption and will fight pretty hard against it!

 

[odysseus]

Disruption displaces an existing market, industry, or technology and produces something new and more efficient and worthwhile. It is at once destructive and creative.

Given this it's pretty much a given that some people wont like this disruption and will fight pretty hard against it!

The article pointed out the issue isn't with the original disruption. More that it's now grown on to other things, with people buying properties solely for investment purposes on airbnb.

As businesses grow, sometimes their dominance has less appealing social impacts and for that reason, regulation arises. Has done so for a very long time, and likely will continue to.

 

[get me outta here]

I saw that Reykjavic hotels for my days ranged for around $2000 for very basic to >$4,200 for very nice. My airbnb is $750 including brekky. I booked late too so I could've done better with a longer planning phase. Plus, I can do some simple meal prep in the evening. I feel I can go a bit basic as after Reykjavik I hop on 6* luxury for 24 days on Seabourn to Greenland, Newfoundland to Montreal.

For us for Reykjavik, its approx 55% saving of Hilton plus pay for meals V AirBNB inc grocery shop for most meals.