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apogee
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Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
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Topic Author's Original Post - Jun 6, 2015 - 09:40am PT
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Saw this ST banner ad today:
I learned about them about a year ago...they've been in the media lately...wondering about other people's experience with AirBnB...?
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this just in
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Justin Ross from North Fork
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We have a pretty cool placed booked next week in Tahoe using it. Three couples at 200$ a piece for two nights at a huge house with pool table, three bed/baths, spa, and no hotel environment. Some good deals, there is a usual cleaning fee, but if you have some friends to go with it's worth it.
VRBO is another good site. Same thing.
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stevep
Boulder climber
Salt Lake, UT
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I got a place down in Troncones, Mex for a surfing vacation. Price was good and it was very nice. Based on a sample size of one, my experience with AirBnB was great.
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John M
climber
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From the perspective of the owner..
I have a friend who is renting her cabin in Wawona through them. So far mostly good experiences. But people are just nuts. I used to believe that the crazies were few and far between, but the more I learn, the more I believe that way too many people are just nuts. She had to institute a security deposit because some people just don't seem to get it.
This experience is from another friend who rents their cabin. One person tried to build a fire in the gas fireplace because they wanted an authentic wood fire and wanted to roast marshmallows. Almost burned the cabin down.
AirBnB does have an insurance policy to protect owners.
I have no experience from the other side of the equation.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab or In What Time Zone Am I?
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Yes. Both Air and VRBO
Used Air for a place in Hawaii. Was as promised
Used VRBO to rent out my cottage in Bozeman. Excellent middleman.
Susan
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apogee
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Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 6, 2015 - 10:01am PT
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I've used VRBO a few times in Santa Barbara & Kauai...it worked out well both times.
AirBnB is different, though...isn't it?
There is some recent legislation in Santa Monica that creates the most restrictive laws in the country around AirBnB....
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anita514
Gym climber
Great White North
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I've used AirBnB a few times - as described, totally legit.
My sister uses it all over and was actually renting a room out of her house for a year or two. In the summer, they'd be booked for weeks straight.
We recently rented a house in the country for my birthday, complete with outdoor hot tub (this was in February) and a nice fireplace. It was pretty sweet.
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John M
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the world is changing. Imagine if your neighbor decided that they wanted to start renting their place out on a nightly basis. party every night.. Of course the upside is that that crazy person who moved in next door is now likely only staying one night.
I used to like these kinds of things. Now I better understand why there are zoning laws.
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apogee
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Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 6, 2015 - 10:23am PT
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Yep, that's the nature of the recent laws passed in the People's Republic of Santa Monica. They make sense when those rentals become revolving doors of partying stoooopidness, affecting the living conditions (and property values) of local residents.
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paul roehl
Boulder climber
california
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Outside of Cortona, very reasonable, very nice. Try it.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab or In What Time Zone Am I?
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Many "resort" towns have zoning ordinances that restrict "overnight" rentals. Moab has many neighborhoods that do not allow "overnight" rentals. Usually the restrictions are for stays of 30 days or less. If a neighborhood is getting blasted with short term tourist stays I would suspect they need to approach their zoning folks.
Cities also don't want to miss getting their "transient" tourist tax if folks are renting out their homes for vacationers.
Susan
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Risk
Mountain climber
Olympia, WA
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Last summer my two daughters and I stayed in Paris for 4 nights in a flat I booked through AirBnB. It was 100 percent legit, safe and awesome. We had everything imaginable, even a washer and dryer, balcony, full kitchen, and dishwasher. We were a 10 minute walk to the Eiffel Tower, and surrounded by cafe's and stores. Cost for 4 nights, including a cleaning fee, was about $500. I'll definitely use it again.
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roy
Social climber
NZ -> SB,CA -> Zurich
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I've used it for renting in the Berkeley Hills. It worked out very well - a complete little apartment underneath the main house with views of the Bay and the Golden Gate.
The arrangements and payment are easy. AirBnB takes your credit card details, then sends you an email after the first night. If you reply that everything is as expected then they transfer the monies to the owner.
I stayed 2 weeks. I'll do it again.
Cheers, Roy
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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I think airbnb varies a little bit, depending on total amount of rental charges, but generally they charge 6.5% of the total to the >guest.
VRBO does not charge the guest any fee. The Vacation home owners pay >VRBO an annual fee.
Vacation owners usually advertise their places on both sites......IMO, AB&B & VRBO are a WAY better option then a Motel & Hotel...
If you get a bigger house, you can divide the cost with friends & family....
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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We used it for a one week stay at a gorgeous modern flat in downtown London. Fantastic experience! He employed a local factotum for transport and key exchange. It worked great.
The owner did ask us to describe ourselves, for some background info. I'm glad we passed the test.
But then he sent us a link to his son's uTube video and invited us to come and stay at his house in Indonesia, rent-free, as his guests, anytime we want!
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Bruce Morris
Social climber
Belmont, California
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Someone's charging $1000 a night on AirBnB for a room in my hometown, Belmont, California. Wonder if they're getting that very often since other people are charging $100-200 per day for a room. Must be some kind of famous old mansion.
Would love to rent my house out for the summer for $3000 a month while I take up residence at Tioga Pass. Any takers?
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apogee
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Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 6, 2015 - 12:57pm PT
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For those of you who have used AirBnB...
What kind of personal information did you have to share to set up your account?
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dindolino32
climber
san francisco
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We have rented a room at our place a handful of times so far. We are super close to SFO in Brisbane, so most people sleep here after landing or before taking off. All encounters have been great so far. We do provide a little breakfast food and coffee, so it is a BNB. Definitely helps us with cash since we have a baby on the way. +1 for AirBNB. They do background checks etc, so I'm not too worried about the creepers.
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Melissa
Gym climber
berkeley, ca
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I wanted to swim in a pool with no kids this weekend. Sonoma pool house? Yes, please!
Our place on Yosemite is on the third party sites too:
http://www.sierrahaven.com
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crankster
Trad climber
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Pretty simple to set up an account, basic personal information. No deposits like with VRBO. It's like staying at someone's house.
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