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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have read reviews of basement AirBnBs and one common complaint is the noise made of whoever is living above.  It's one thing if the owners are living above and can be mindful of the noise they are making, but you will have no control over renters living there.  All of a sudden it's negative reviews and you won't get any takers for that Air Bn B.  Not worth it.[/quote]

I rented a basement Airbnb for an out of town seminar. It was the creepiest place ever and the reviews had been glowing. My honest review never posted. The place smelled and I had the choice of using the private around the back entrance with poor lighting or running the gauntlet of chitchat with the owner - who was difficult to politely walk past. Oh and there was an uneven grade I nearly broke my ankle on when the hall light outside my room went out. I was stuck for cash and had to stay the week. Never again will I rent owner occupied/basement unit again. They’re always sketchy. Even if you think it’s nice. [/quote]

I can assure you, you are wrong. There are a lot of sketch airbnb places but not all of any category is bad. Mine and my neighbors in the Dupont and Logan Circle areas of DC are all nice, legal, and exactly what tourist like. Most even clean their own units. So we are not absent owners but engaged and invested in our business.[/quote]

That is an entirely different kind of basement than what this op is proposing.

A suburban basement is not the same vibe. Ever. Even if well maintained. Also I’m pretty sure this host thought they were on top of things as well. Plus with their filtered reviews they were consistently booked.

I’m glad you take good care of your place but that not how so many of these rentals go. [/quote]

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