A couple in Astoria, Queens, rented out their basement on Airbnb for years. New city regulations have made that illegal.
There were more than 22,000 short-term rentals listed in NYC last August. The number of legal listings has dropped precipitously.
To beat the competition, short-term-rental owners are turning to direct bookings and influencer stays to lure guests and make money off summer travel.
Destination weddings can cost upwards of $42,000, but a UK-based couple cut costs to a fraction of that by booking a wedding venue on Airbnb.
The new Airbnb security camera ban takes effect April 30. Hosts have said they protect property, while some guests have worried about being spied on.
Hosts or regular homeowners can outsource taking garbage bins to the curb, which is especially handy for those who manage properties from afar.
Over 85% of short-term rentals in the US have cleaning fees. Some hosts say they're essential, while others think they're overkill. Share your view.
In an X post on Sunday, Fantasia wrote that an Airbnb host demanded that she and her family leave the home at midnight.
Brian Luebben received some voice notes from his Airbnb host while he was staying in Florianópolis, Brazil, warning him that monkeys could climb through the window if he didn't shut them properly.
Ariel Stewart said her Airbnb host first asked for triple the price after accepting her reservation when she said she was in town to see Taylor Swift's Eras tour.
Airbnb guests are subject to a similar review process as hosts, where they are rated on cleanliness and whether they followed house rules.
An Airbnb host dumped a guest's belongings in the street after mistaking their checkout date. Airbnb refused to help until contacted by The Guardian.
A professional cleaner said she's found homes trashed with bachelorette party decor, as well as animal waste from guests who tried to sneak pets in.
Professional Airbnb cleaner Diana Cruz said a good mop, disinfectant spray, a stovetop scraper, and pest-repellent make it easier to do her job.
TikToker Nick Doty showed the house he and his friends were staying in for a wedding, and it left a lot to be desired.
Diana Cruz told Insider she saves between $150 to $200 monthly because Airbnb guests constantly leave items behind.
Jon Kotwicki, a flight instructor in Alaska, bought a 117-foot-wide cargo plane and converted it into an Airbnb and home for his students.
Despite paying a $75 cleaning fee, the TikToker says the host was unhappy with how she left the home and accused her of stealing a bottle of wine.
John and Fin Kernohan live in the Beloved Cabin, a tiny home they built out of a lofted cabin shell. In their backyard in Georgia, they rent out tiny homes, yurts, domes, and even a tiny firehouse.
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From fresh produce to alcohol and a designer bag, one TikToker is leaving people shocked with the number of items she says her guests leave behind.