• JCreazy@midwest.social
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    6 months ago

    I never used an Airbnb fortunately because I rarely travel, but when I do travel I just find a fairly cheap hotel to stay.

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      6 months ago

      I’ve used one once by accident (booked through a different website) and it was just someone’s spare room, which I found pleasant. Then they charged me for a beer that evening and breakfast the following morning, which I found bizarre. I mean it makes sense but it felt odd.

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        6 months ago

        Like did you drink a beer, and eat breakfast?

        Was it like “Hey do you want a beer?” Or like… How does that even work? I’ve never interacted with any of the Hosts at an AirBnB - they never seem to be home, and they clearly go out of the way to avoid me.

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      6 months ago

      They’re great for group gatherings, not so much for individuals traveling. So when my family gets together (there’s 20+ of us), Airbnb is way better (cheaper, large private gathering space, etc). If it’s just us (wife and kids), and hotel room is plenty.