Advantages of Airbnb

Everyone who are like travelling usually know about Airbnb. Airbnb connect people who are looking for accommodation with the people who want to rent or booked their room or home in that location. Disrupting the lodging and hospitality industry, it was founded in San Francisco in 2008. Now it spans across 191 countries and 81,000 cities worldwide, creating a travel revolution. Here the advantages
of Airbnb.

ADVANTAGES

1.Great Range Of Properties

Airbnb lets the hosts list different kinds of properties such as apartments, a suite of rooms, single room, villas, houseboats and entire houses among others.

This gives the guests the liberty to look and book the space according to their requirements and want.

2.Full House Availability

With Airbnb, the hosts can rent out their entire house. With this full house, the guests can access kitchen, multiple bedrooms and washrooms, garden and pool among other facilities.

Staying at a place which lets the guests access the kitchen for making snacks, tea or meals helps them save money on food and gives their stay a wholesome feel. All they have to do is get the necessary groceries for whatever they plan to cook.

3.Free Listings

Hosts on Airbnb do not have to pay in order to list their property. Listings generally include photographs of the property with captions, written description and a user profile. Guests prefer going through this information as it helps them know about the property and the host. Customer can also write a comment and give a star according to their satisfaction. 

4.Saves Money

When the costs of a hotel room versus Airbnb options are compared, Airbnb will always be a cheaper bet. It also helps the guests get more services for the money they paid, as they get more space, amenities, rooms and other facilities when compared to hotels. This makes the stay at Airbnb worthwhile.

5.Hosts Can Decide The Prices

Hosts have the liberty to decide how much they want to charge on weekdays, on weekends, per week or per month.

6.User-Friendly App And Website

Airbnb offers a very easy to use app and website to its users. People who are not familiar with using technology can also easily navigate through the app/website.

Guests can search for many things in the Airbnb database such as date, location, amenities, beds, baths, pet-friendly, type of property, price and the language of the host amongst others. Guests can even message the host before they arrive and inquire with their specific questions. They also get to see the reviews for the place and host which lets them know more about the property. There is also a detailed rating system for cleanliness, amenities, value, communication and more.

7.Protection For Hosts And Guests

As a way of protection, Airbnb holds the guest’s payments for 24 hours after their check-in before releasing the fee to the host.

For hosts, there is a program called Host Guarantee program. In eligible countries, it provides protection for up to $1,000,000 in damages to the property in the rare event of guest damage.