12-09-2020, 08:33 AM
I was curious to hear from others that had used them often. I only have once and it was a good experience but it did feel odd as the host stayed in the upper floor at night. It was a very nice newish and large home. The rate was about 10% less than a cheap hotel and there was no other airbnb competition yet. I booked it just the same as I would online for a regular hotel. I have not dug deep enough to understand about the airbnb fee structure. I am inclined to think they will do well for a time, until the concept is more widespread in the US. I suspect most of the savings may dissipate when airbnb is pressed to grow profits and inevitably raises fees in a few years. Zoning could become a issue at some point as well. Cities will want their money if they lose much hotel tax to airbnb.