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• Addv4@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

  “Oops, left a mess (had a crumb on the counter). $350 cleaning fee.”

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  • arrow74@lemmy.zip ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

    People always say this, but I’ve never run into any issues. Booking a cabin for the family or a week long stay can still be the more cost effective option. I always read the reviews and rules in depth before booking.

    The types of places that will pull what you describe usually are pretty apparent.

    Obviously it’s still fucked that I the consumer have to go through all of that when Airbnb could just make some standards, but oh well.

    Personally now I avoid Airbnbs except for the two cases I mentioned. Groups and extended stays. Yes extended stay hotels do exist too, but they are hit and miss imo.

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    • ToastedRavioli@midwest.social ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

      Ive stayed in Airbnbs like 20 times in many cities, different states, even different countries. Literally have never had any issues like what people complain about whatsoever. My cat even scratched up an (admittedly already somewhat roughed up) couch at one, not terribly but it was damaged, and the guy didnt charge me anything at all.

      The only issue I take with airbnbs is that there are so many that should be free market rentals or family housing rather than short term rentals

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    • ThirdConsul@lemmy.zip ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

      Booking a cabin

      To clarify - booking a cabin (presumably in the middle of the woods, no neighbours?) vs booking a hotel (also in the middle of the woods, no other guests)?

      Or does cabin mean something else for you, e. g. any vacation house?

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      • arrow74@lemmy.zip ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

        Woods, family vacations tended to often be in the mountains

        Never been to a hotel in the middle of the woods with no other guests

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    • Tollana1234567@lemmy.today ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

      its cheap for large groups, but smaller groups not so much

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  • SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

    That’s why I always leave a tip (what others call an “upper decker”).

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    • HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

      I’ve really been working on upgrading this one but it really does the job

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  • pelespirit@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

    Who are you choosing? You have to do some research and never be the first one.

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  • Tollana1234567@lemmy.today ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

    with a service fee.

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• ninjabard@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

  There’s a plethora of extended stay hotels that aren’t much, if any, more expensive than a regular hotel that have kitchens.

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  • SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

    Yeah, and their kitchens suuuuck

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    • HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

      What, you too good for a 24"x18" counter with a combination dishwasher, coffee maker, microwave, and minifridge?

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    • JcbAzPx@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

      They are at least half descent like you asked. If you wanted good, you should have been more specific.

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      • SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

        No, they’re not half decent for preparing a meal.

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  • perviouslyiner@lemmy.world ⁨14⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    Just having a fridge and a toaster helps loads in saving costs if you are staying for a while. Search “apartment” instead of “hotel” to find these places.

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