46 Times People’s Experience With Airbnb Was So Bad, They Just Had To Vent Online
Article created by: Eglė Bliabaitė
The introduction of Airbnb disrupted and changed the hospitality industry in many positive ways. It started offering more authentic, convenient, and cheaper experiences for travelers and allowed homeowners to earn some extra income by renting out their unused space, from budget rooms or apartments to fancy villas. I’d say that’s a win-win for everyone.
However, as with most things in life, there are bound to be some disappointments or things that don’t particularly go to plan. From mushrooms growing in the bathroom door to extortionate cleaning fees and child-sized furniture, scroll down to find some of the strangest Airbnb conditions guests had to endure.
#1
I Feel Really Creeped Out, As I Didn’t Notice It Earlier
#6
I Found A Pair Of Handcuffs Attached To A Leg Of The Bed In My Airbnb In Tijuana
#7
This Bedroom On Airbnb In A Place Called “Stabbin Cabin”. Sounds About Right
#11
At My Airbnb There’s A Mushroom Growing Out Of The Bathroom Door
#12
Just Saw This On Airbnb. What £2100 Per Month Gets You In Central London
#13
Air Quality Tests From My Airbnb Where The Host Claimed Not To Smell Any Mold. Support Refused My Refund
#17
While My Family With Young Kids Were Staying At This Airbnb, An Old Man Walked Into The Backyard And Started Draining The Pool
#20
Deadbolt, Mice, Leaking Ceiling, Roaches I Caught Everything On Camera. I’ve Messaged The Host But They’re Not Responding And Calling Support Is Worse Than Useless So Here We Are
#23
Airbnb Host Tried To Charge Us For Changing Settings On A Thermostat
#24
When One Of The Troops Books An Airbnb Specifically For The Pool Table
#27
I Booked An Airbnb A Year In Advance Of The Eclipse In April. The Host Yesterday Canceled Because They Realized They Could Make More Due To The Eclipse
#29
Airbnb With “Motion Detector” Ring Camera Above A Full Length Mirror. $500 For Tampering With Or Unplugging It. Good Thing I Have Post-It Notes
#30
When You Rent An Airbnb In The Philippines, You Get Free Protein Every Morning. Glue Trap After 24 Hours
#31
It Was Supposed To Be A Cozy Flat For A Couple And Now I Have To Stay Here For 3 Weeks Because No Other Option Is Available. All This Stuff Belongs To The Owner
#32
Airbnb Host Asks This After A $350 Cleaning Fee While Being Asked To Strip All Sheets, Take Out All Trash And Run Dishwasher
#34
My Airbnb Host Is Using T-Shirts As Pillowcases, And One Has A Body Odor Smell. I Guess I’ll Be Dreaming Of Sweaty Armpits Tonight
#35
The Airbnb I’m Staying In Says It’s A Laundry Room, So I’ll Be Wearing Dirty Clothes All Week Because I For Sure Won’t Be Going There
#36
My Airbnb Assured Me They Have A “Very Safe” Baby Gate
#37
Mushrooms Growing In The Shower Of Our 5-Star-Rated Airbnb
#39
Dirty Floor At Airbnb “Is Typical And Not An Indicator Of Dirt”
I’m posting to get some reactions to an experience I had at an Airbnb rental. I rented a place for my father and me to stay while he recovered from surgery, and I expected a high level of hygiene accordingly to keep him safe. I ended up spending hours after checking in cleaning (after I took an Uber to get cleaning supplies). The company representative was trying to tell me that it’s normal for the Swiffer wipes to appear “to be removing dirt.” I’m pretty baffled by their response, as I know that floor was filthy. But could there be an element of truth to what they’re saying? Do some types of flooring give off color like that?
#41
Airbnb Description Said “Views Of The Main Church From The Bedroom Window.” Technically, It Was Not A Lie
#43
This Marbled Shower At An Airbnb I Stayed In. I Thought It Was Dirty And Tried To Scrub It Clean Until I Realized It Was “Supposed” To Look Like That
#46
Looking For An Airbnb In London. Did Someone Really Just Put A Bed In Their Bathroom?
