Airbnb

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Author: Kalicia Bateman

LAST UPDATED: March 2nd, 2022

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The Good

Accommodation booking
Unique experience
Booking options
Sorting tool
Reviews and ratings

Accommodation Booking

Traditional travel booking sites try to get users to book as many accommodations on their site as possible. In this attempt, several travel sites provide the exact same services without providing anything unique to the traveler. Fortunately, there are platforms like Airbnb that make up the difference. Rather than spreading efforts thin to obtain as many reservations as possible, Airbnb solely focuses on their accommodation booking service.

Unique Experience

Airbnb offers a unique experience to those looking to stray from the typical hotel perspective of traveling. A network of "hosts" must qualify to list their properties on Airbnb. These hosts can be found in the U.S. and internationally. The ability to stay in the middle of a big city or off in a small, rural town is something that makes Airbnb stand out from traditional booking bureaus.

Booking Options

With Airbnb, travelers can book for just a night, a week, or even a month depending on the listing and location. One of the benefits to using Airbnb is that travelers can experience a unique side to their travel destination not otherwise available in a hotel. For instance, travelers can book the following:

Apartments
Town homes
Condos
Homes
Villas
Castles

A prospective traveler who uses Airbnb and is traveling to a location that the site operates in will be able to sort based on price, listing type, and even number of travelers. Another beneficial aspect to using Airbnb is that larger groups, for instance, can book a home for one low nightly cost. When split between the traveling party, the Airbnb option becomes much more affordable and often times provides a more comfortable living situation.

Sorting Tool

Since Airbnb has millions of properties for travelers to choose from, finding the right accommodation can take some time. To minimize the research process, Airbnb instituted a sorting tool. This feature allows users to filter based on the following criteria:

Pricing (range or low to high, high to low)
Guest star rating - based on what real customers have experienced
Amenities - what is included in the property
Proximity - distance to landmarks or airports
Type - accommodation type whether it is condo, apartment, house, etc.

The listings on Airbnb cannot be found with any other travel agency. The accommodations they have for travelers are specific to their network which means they open up a whole new world to booking living quarters.

Reviews and Ratings

Another feature that benefits its travelers are the reviews and ratings. The rating system is also a helpful took to prospective travelers and even for Airbnb hosts. At the end of each stay, the host will rate the guests (based on how their property was treated) and the guests will rate the listing/host. These ratings help those who are looking to book using Airbnb and keeps guests from booking who find it difficult to treat the properties with respect.

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The Bad

Restrictions
Accommodations booking only

Restrictions

While Airbnb is a worldwide platform, not all destinations are available for lodging. Various laws and other restrictions keep Airbnb from being able to work in specific markets. There are also some limitations as to where a traveler can visit and stay. While they do operate in nearly 200 countries, there are some cities that do not allow Airbnb listings. So, if a traveler is set on one of those cities, they will need to book a traditional hotel.

Accommodations Booking Only

While Airbnb does provide an entirely original traveling experience, it only takes care of one aspect of the booking process. Most traveling agencies allow their travelers to book a number of their accommodations through their bureau, but Airbnb focuses solely on where the traveler will stay throughout their trip. That means the following cannot be booked using Airbnb:

Flights
Travel Activities
Cruises

Since some of the listings are rather lavish, the prices may seem to be more expensive than if a traveler were to simply book a hotel. There are deals and discounts available through Airbnb and prices per night will fluctuate depending on season, length of stay, and size of the traveling party.

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The Bottom Line

The Airbnb service is not necessarily for the person looking for the typical hotel room reservation. Instead, it is more for the adventurous type or those looking to try something new. Travelers interested in staying in places that would not be available to them otherwise would most likely enjoy using the Airbnb service. However, those looking for a more comprehensive way to book their travel may want to use another resource. Travelers who book their accommodations through Airbnb can expect the following:

Unique travel accommodations - stay in properties that would not otherwise be available
Cut costs on large groups - split the costs per night to save money
See the world - Airbnb has listings both in the U.S. and internationally
Extra booking efforts required - travelers will need to book their flights and other travel necessities elsewhere
Sorting tool - quickly filter through hundreds or even thousands of lodging options

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Kaysha Love Las Vegas, NV

Airbnb is a great option for stay during your trips. I like the idea of being able to book a "hotel" that is more like home instead of a hotel. Airbnbs allow you to enjoy your trips while still feeling like youre at home because of the luxury of being able to book a stay in a home, cabin, hotel, condo, etc. Airbnb also does a great job of protecting their hosts and their customers.

6 years ago

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Eddie Rios Ogden, UT

I have used Airbnb several times now and have had nothing but positive experiences. It has become the norm for family travel. All of the renters have easy terms, make the property easy to use, and have helpful guides that answer basic questions about property and surrounding businesses. Each stay has been met with high quality service, fair pricing and high end appeal. Will continue to use Airbnb!

6 years ago

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Isabelle Hong Pleasant Grove, UT

My family used Airbnb on our trip around Europe. There was a quality Airbnb in every place we visited except a tiny town in France. Airbnb was very useful for my family of five because there weren't many hotels that could accommodate all of us, but there were many Airbnbs available that could do just that. Staying in an Airbnb made us feel at home.

7 years ago

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Jaelyn Morris Tallahassee, FL

I find booking a place to stay is made easy with Airbnb. I love that they offer houses and apartments so that you can cook and have other amenities hotels do not offer. I also like that you can communicate with the owner of the place you're staying in case you have any problems.

4 years ago

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Mia miga7440 Denver, CO

Airbnb helped me find the perfect place to stay for my weekend getaway. The app is very user friendly and trustworthy. I strongly suggest using this app to find your next vacation stay.

6 years ago

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Molly Keogh Ogden, UT

The is a great way to book homes. We have a large family (9) and it is not always feasible/cost effective to stay in hotels. This has made it so we are able to find locations for our family to stay.

6 years ago

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Charlie56 ,

I am used to checking out as many booking options as possible but as well, always end up on airbnb. Totally recommend! Here one can find the most available options.

5 years ago

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Taylee Warner Nampa, ID

I love using Airbnbs to book hotels. I lived out of the country for 4 months, and I would only use Airbnb because I trust them!! Always had such good results.

6 years ago

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Katlyn Hockman Houston, TX

When on long vacations I enjoy using Airbnb because they always make me feel safe and the hosts are always helpful and understanding.

6 years ago

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Jennifer Donnelly Tallahassee, FL

Overtime I have a girls trip to Miami we use airbnb. It is cheaper than a hotel and we got to stay in a luxurious apartment in Brickell for cheap.

6 years ago

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Hallieford Arlington, TX

I rent my home on Airbnb and stay in other Airbnb listings. It is always convenient and a better bang for my buck then traditional hotels.

6 years ago

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Hyrum Sandy, UT

Super easy to use. It was easy to communicate with the host and they were responsive. The property itself was just as good as advertised.

8 years ago

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Tori smith Mesa, AZ

Airbnb is always so quick to update their availability and always provides lots of details about each housing

6 years ago

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Patrick Orem, UT

It was a great experience. It is cheap and efficient way to find a hotel. Airbnb has a great value.

8 years ago

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Bianca Seattle, WA

This company offered me affordable variants so many times when i was planning my trip. Bug thanks!

6 years ago

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Nathan Layton, UT

I love using Airbnb. It makes looking for places to stay so much easier. I will always be using this app when I travel.

8 years ago

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Damien Rid Sikeston, MO

Good website, easy to navigate. Found the hotel I wanted, great service!

6 years ago