I’m done with Airbnbs.

[Anonymous]

Currently staying in one that’s filthy. Dust caked on photos and decorations, floors are filthy with hairs and crumbs, 2 towel racks are broken & immediately fell upon hanging towels up, the decorative pillows that are everywhere are brown with dirt instead of cream, tv remotes without batteries, lights without lightbulbs, and my favorite - 2 forks & 1 knife plus a peeling nonstick pan is their well-stocked kitchen.

I contacted the host & her excuse is that no one had stayed here since Thanksgiving so it hadn’t been cleaned in a bit. Lady, this place looks like it hasn’t had a proper $130 cleaning fee cleaning in ages! Airbnb said nothing in the photos I provided violates their “minimum clean standard.”

I’m also pissed at those who stayed before who didn’t tell the truth in their reviews. I’m telling the truth, better believe that. Ridiculous.

The state of the house also left me worried about the bedding so I immediately washed mine upon arriving. It also worried me because the checkout instructions specifically say do not strip the beds, simply make them up. That’s sus to me right there. All I’ve ever stayed in want the beds stripped and the linens put in the laundry or laundry room.

[Anonymous]

Ew. Where is this? Airbnb superhost and I always spot check after cleanings and sometimes again before guest is expected. Sometimes DH goes back after me and does his own spot check and OCD-type cleaning as well.

I’m sorry that you are dealing with this - definitely be honest in your review.

[Anonymous]

I’m with you. My draw to airbnbs/vrbos was the ability to cook while on vacation, but my last trip showed it wasn’t worth it. I got reamed out for not turning off the AC before leaving my last Airbnb (cleaners were arriving a few hours after my departure) and the mad rush to clean everything before leaving is no longer worth it.

I also recognize that these vacation rentals really have an impact on neighborhoods and probably not in a good way.

Hotels going forward.

[Anonymous]

Some of you need to do better at choosing your Airbnb’s. Read reviews carefully. I’ve stayed in tons and never, ever had an issue.

[Anonymous]

Lol another hate thread. Do you know how much it costs to clean a house? 130 isn't it, it's about 3-400, so that amount should be a red flag. Also look at reviews, it suddenly just doesn't happen

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Lol another hate thread. Do you know how much it costs to clean a house? 130 isn't it, it's about 3-400, so that amount should be a red flag. Also look at reviews, it suddenly just doesn't happen

The “cleaning fee” should be baked into the cost. It’s not even cheaper to stay at these places anymore and the expectations are a mile long.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lol another hate thread. Do you know how much it costs to clean a house? 130 isn't it, it's about 3-400, so that amount should be a red flag. Also look at reviews, it suddenly just doesn't happen

The “cleaning fee” should be baked into the cost. It’s not even cheaper to stay at these places anymore and the expectations are a mile long.

DP. It is cheaper if you need two hotel rooms. (With two teens in tow.) And it prevents you from having to eat every single meal at a restaurant, which saves money. I love Airbnbs!

[Anonymous]

I think you should stick with hotels. I do because of this.

[Anonymous]

2 forks 1 knife? I would report to Airbnb that it seems like the cutlery has been stolen!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Lol another hate thread. Do you know how much it costs to clean a house? 130 isn't it, it's about 3-400, so that amount should be a red flag. Also look at reviews, it suddenly just doesn't happen

Not true. We don’t know where OP is right now and how big the house is, but in the vast majority of places, $130 is more than enough to clean an average size house/apartment. $3-400 are ridiculous.

[Anonymous]

I always disliked Airbnb’s. I never seemed comfortable with them and always extra cautious to the point of not relaxing and having a good time. I prefer hotels. I like the room service aspect though

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I always disliked Airbnb’s. I never seemed comfortable with them and always extra cautious to the point of not relaxing and having a good time. I prefer hotels. I like the room service aspect though

That's not a thing anymore.

[Anonymous]

With two little kids, I gotta favor Air B&Bs. All of us in one hotel room is fine for a night or two, such when we're taking a road trip.

But having separate bedrooms, often 2+ bathrooms, a kitchen, and living area makes for a MUCH nicer experience. We can afford it in a home rental, but not in a hotel

Except in rare cases, I only book spots with 20+ glowing reviews. I've had a few only good experiences, and the vast majority have been really solid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Currently staying in one that’s filthy. Dust caked on photos and decorations, floors are filthy with hairs and crumbs, 2 towel racks are broken & immediately fell upon hanging towels up, the decorative pillows that are everywhere are brown with dirt instead of cream, tv remotes without batteries, lights without lightbulbs, and my favorite - 2 forks & 1 knife plus a peeling nonstick pan is their well-stocked kitchen.

I contacted the host & her excuse is that no one had stayed here since Thanksgiving so it hadn’t been cleaned in a bit. Lady, this place looks like it hasn’t had a proper $130 cleaning fee cleaning in ages! Airbnb said nothing in the photos I provided violates their “minimum clean standard.”

I’m also pissed at those who stayed before who didn’t tell the truth in their reviews. I’m telling the truth, better believe that. Ridiculous.

The state of the house also left me worried about the bedding so I immediately washed mine upon arriving. It also worried me because the checkout instructions specifically say do not strip the beds, simply make them up. That’s sus to me right there. All I’ve ever stayed in want the beds stripped and the linens put in the laundry or laundry room.

If I see colored bed sheets in the pictures, I’m suspicious. Isn’t everyone concerned about bedbugs? There should ALWAYS be white bedding, and ONLY white. No colored pillows or anything else.

[Anonymous]

We have a very clean dog friendly rental thru vrbo. In 3 years of owning and renting it out we’ve had one complaint. It clearly states it’s dog friendly. Someone rented it then on the first day sent a complaint that the broom had dog hair in it and so did the vacuum, he felt that made it unclean and one of his kids was allergic to pet hair. When he checked out he left his kids sticky fingerprints on everything and dried food all over the floors.