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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've used Airbnb all over the world. The number one thing I look for is reviews. Lots and lots of reviews. Not 2 reviews. Not even 10. More like 30+, over several years. The more, the better. I read all of the reviews. Generally, the highly reviewed places are more expensive; you can get a deal if you're willing to try a newer place. [b]But in traveling with young kids, the risk of showing up and it's a scam or not as advertised is not worth it to me[/b]. [/quote]

Are you saying you used airbnb's only when kids were older then? I have never used airbnb's before so am a little wary of these lesser number of reviews too. I mean even 30 is kind of low.[/quote]

Oh no, I meant that not doing a lot of research or trying to get a deal isn’t worth the risk. My kids are still little and we use airbnbs so they can go to bed early while DH and I can relax— also because it’s nice to have a kitchen and ability to do laundry etc. I also echo what others say about communicating with the host beforehand, never communicating outside of Airbnb, and if something feels sketchy, trust your gut.

I agree about 30 reviews seeming low— that’s just a baseline. I try to see as many as possible. Something with close to 100 or more is even better! I also read every review and bonus points to those reviews that are detailed (which I try to do myself to help other guests). You can also ask here about specific places and sometimes people will give the exact Airbnb they stayed in.

I really have used it in several countries and have no horror stories. The worst Airbnb was actually in the DC area— and it wasn’t bad, it was just not totally as advertised, not a scam by any means. And I wrote a review that was detailed so other guests could be aware. [/quote]

Thanks! This is OP.

We are not sure yet but we have 3 places in mind:

1. Paris, Ghent or Brussels and Amsterdam
2. Rome, Florence, Venice
3. Zurich, Lucern and Interlaken

If anyone has recommendations for any of these places I would appreciate it. Thanks!

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