DISADVANTAGES
1.You May Not Get What You See
Airbnb accommodations might not be as mentioned in the description or shown in photographs. As these listings are created by hosts themselves, some of them might not be as honest as they should be. The guests can understand more objectively about the property by going through comments and reviews of previous guests who have shared their experiences.
2.No Space To Leave Your Luggage
One of the cons of staying at an Airbnb property is that the guests will not get a place to keep their luggage after checkout.
If there is a huge gap between the return flight/train and your check out, you will have to carry your luggage with them and it can be irritating.
3.Hosts Can Cancel
The hosts can cancel anytime they want. This is a rare thing and it negatively impacts their ratings and reviews hence most hosts do not do this. Guests have to be careful when they choose a host with less or no reviews.
4.Potential Damage
The biggest risk for the host is the possibility of damage to the property. While most of the stays are peaceful and report no incidents, there have been few cases of houses being damaged by party-goers.
Airbnb’s Host Guarantee program, as mentioned above, does provide some coverage but it might not cover everything. Damage to the property can create a lot of inconvenience for the host.
5.Possible Legal Issues
Hosts have to check their local zoning ordinances to check if it is legal to rent out their properties before they put up their properties for listing on Airbnb. Hosts might have to get specific licenses and permits before renting out their properties.
Depending on your budget, preferences and reviews of the property you like, you can decide whether you should go for an Airbnb stay or a reputed hotel chain.
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