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https://www.airbnb.com/
I have used this site this past June. For 4 cities in Italy. You basically book someone's apartment for a few days or so instead of a Hotel. Its cheaper, nicer and the owners tend to act as super awesome tour guides. SO full of information. I used it for Venice, Florence, Rome, Pompeii. Check it out!
I have used this site this past June. For 4 cities in Italy. You basically book someone's apartment for a few days or so instead of a Hotel. Its cheaper, nicer and the owners tend to act as super awesome tour guides. SO full of information. I used it for Venice, Florence, Rome, Pompeii. Check it out!
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I have a family now and although I like the airbnd concept, my wife does not show the same interest. I have tried to convince her but she cannot digest the idea of staying in someone's property.
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Weird, a hotel is someones property so is renting a home or apartment. Just as many people passing through Airbnb rentals as any hotel. You should load up on facts and present them. The place i stayed at in Rome was awesome! Literally right next to the Pantheon. My cousin broke their lock and we had to buy a new one but it was still a great place with awesome couple who leased it.
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I've enjoyed my first experience so far. One thing to be wary of: I had an owner ask me to rebook & switch sites to vrbo after I made my reservation. Claimed airbnb was asking for too much tax information...I refused to do this because I don't enjoy the booking process and airbnb has protections in place for both the owners and renters. Expect the stay to be charged immediately on your card when you book...airbnb keeps this payment until the stay, then the owner receives it. I like how the site is self-policing as renters can rate owners and vice versa.
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My had a not-so-good experience with airbnb in Portland, Oregon. He made a reservation with payment by credit card. When he arrived, the owner tried to shake him down to pay in cash and added a $100.00 cash deposit. My son declined, found a friend's couch and contacted airbnb corporate. They gave him a full refund.
Be careful of the host. Corporate seems to be on the up-and-up.
Be careful of the host. Corporate seems to be on the up-and-up.
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