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Interesting and positive experience Airbnb's you have stayed in:

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1) Pleasant hosts.
2) Decent accommodations.
3) Write a short review or post a link to review.
4) Must be a first hand experience.
5) Please post a * if it you negotiated a rate and ** if negotiated last minute.
6) Please post a S in bold if place is shabbos friendly.


USA
Arizona - https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/19640418?source_impression_id=p3_1577164162_aVpEeDHi3gaT1dq7 - Beautiful scenery - Nice host but will charge a late fee if you come late -  Amazing for stay between Grand Canyon South rim and grand Canyon West rim.

Canada
Montreal - **/S - https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/25265604?source_impression_id=p3_1577163866_8GlpydeXaJLuxQHL  - Nice apartments - Close to jewish community - Owned and managed by Jews- I had a slight smell but not bad at all.






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Re: Airbnb Master Thread
« Reply #60 on: June 25, 2017, 04:18:57 PM »
Anyone ever rented anything near a kosher hotel in Switzerland?
People do all the time. For years already. Before Airbnb. That's how most Europeans vacation. Check the Switzerland thread. Theres a list of websites in the recent posts.

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Re: Airbnb Master Thread
« Reply #61 on: August 08, 2017, 01:25:44 AM »
Hi all, not sure where to post this as it involves Delta skymiles too. I booked a Airbnb in Miami for next week and after that found that I can get skymiles for my stay. I filed a request for mileage refund with Delta last week, no response. Any idea what I can still do to earn those miles? Thanks

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Re: Airbnb Master Thread
« Reply #62 on: August 09, 2017, 04:29:01 AM »
Hi all, not sure where to post this as it involves Delta skymiles too. I booked a Airbnb in Miami for next week and after that found that I can get skymiles for my stay. I filed a request for mileage refund with Delta last week, no response. Any idea what I can still do to earn those miles? Thanks
It seems it has to be booked through their portal. Cmiiw.

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Re: Airbnb Master Thread
« Reply #63 on: August 14, 2017, 09:23:28 PM »
I rented an airbnb and showed up to the place only to find that it was filthy, littered with personal stuff, most rooms locked and the one bedroom left open (out of three) was not the picture posted on the listing. I simply upped and left since owner is out of the country with different time zone and wasn't replying to email. tried calling airbnb and was left hanging for 47 minutes after which I called it quits and checked into nearest dingy motel. whats my best recourse now? I filed claim on airbnb resolution center but the service fee seems to be non refundable. is there hope to be refunded completely by airbnb or amex?
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Re: Airbnb Master Thread
« Reply #64 on: August 15, 2017, 01:37:22 AM »
I rented an airbnb and showed up to the place only to find that it was filthy, littered with personal stuff, most rooms locked and the one bedroom left open (out of three) was not the picture posted on the listing. I simply upped and left since owner is out of the country with different time zone and wasn't replying to email. tried calling airbnb and was left hanging for 47 minutes after which I called it quits and checked into nearest dingy motel. whats my best recourse now? I filed claim on airbnb resolution center but the service fee seems to be non refundable. is there hope to be refunded completely by airbnb or amex?
possibly amex. Airbnb is stingy and virtually always defends the landlord.

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Re: Airbnb Master Thread
« Reply #65 on: August 15, 2017, 09:45:22 AM »
I rented an airbnb and showed up to the place only to find that it was filthy, littered with personal stuff, most rooms locked and the one bedroom left open (out of three) was not the picture posted on the listing. I simply upped and left since owner is out of the country with different time zone and wasn't replying to email. tried calling airbnb and was left hanging for 47 minutes after which I called it quits and checked into nearest dingy motel. whats my best recourse now? I filed claim on airbnb resolution center but the service fee seems to be non refundable. is there hope to be refunded completely by airbnb or amex?
possibly amex. Airbnb is stingy and virtually always defends the landlord.
Please please please say you took pics or even a video of the issues at said Airbnb..

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Re: Airbnb Master Thread
« Reply #66 on: August 15, 2017, 02:17:23 PM »
Please please please say you took pics or even a video of the issues at said Airbnb..
dumbphone plus no wifi since he didnt even have the decency to leave me the code anyplace equals no pics. ye i know...
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Re: Airbnb Master Thread
« Reply #67 on: August 16, 2017, 12:27:24 AM »
possibly amex. Airbnb is stingy and virtually always defends the landlord.
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I have had 3 incidents and always got money back + a voucher.

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Re: Airbnb Master Thread
« Reply #68 on: August 16, 2017, 12:28:34 AM »
dumbphone plus no wifi since he didnt even have the decency to leave me the code anyplace equals no pics. ye i know...
Pitfalls of a basic phone. I do give you props for being part of the #smartphoneban

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Re: Airbnb Master Thread
« Reply #69 on: August 16, 2017, 12:56:42 AM »
possibly amex. Airbnb is stingy and virtually always defends the landlord.
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Re: Airbnb Master Thread
« Reply #70 on: August 16, 2017, 11:14:56 AM »
the host was actually quite apologetic and vowed to get me back the money asap claims he cant do it on phone though and doestnt have his computer with him. what about the airbnb fee? they don't let me claim that money in the claim at all.
on a different note I once wanted to inquire on a property and instead of contact host I pressed a different button maybe request to book or something and was charged. was never able to get back the service fee
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Re: Airbnb Master Thread
« Reply #71 on: October 17, 2017, 11:38:50 AM »
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Re: Airbnb Master Thread
« Reply #72 on: October 20, 2017, 03:45:42 AM »
the host was actually quite apologetic and vowed to get me back the money asap claims he cant do it on phone though and doestnt have his computer with him. what about the airbnb fee? they don't let me claim that money in the claim at all.
on a different note I once wanted to inquire on a property and instead of contact host I pressed a different button maybe request to book or something and was charged. was never able to get back the service fee
He could have done through desktop site on phone, but all that is accurate.
Bookings in error happen often, and if you call airbnb immediately they'll reverse the whole thing

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Re: Airbnb Master Thread
« Reply #73 on: January 09, 2018, 12:06:19 AM »
Has anyone here ever seen a master list of Airbnb listings in "frum" areas of Jerusalem? I'm looking for a place which is closed to cars on Shabbos. Maybe someone who knows how can create one?

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Re: Airbnb Master Thread
« Reply #74 on: January 10, 2018, 12:20:36 PM »
I have stayed in a few Airbnb's and overall had a great experience. IMO alot of times its better then staying at hotels.
Recently I rented a place in Venice near the Jewish ghetto.
The only issue was that the owner has a system where you must place a key in a keyhole in order for the electricity to work, and it's attached to the key ring for the apt. So on Shabbos we had no light.

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Re: Airbnb Master Thread
« Reply #75 on: February 16, 2018, 12:29:30 PM »
Has anyone here ever seen a master list of Airbnb listings in "frum" areas of Jerusalem? I'm looking for a place which is closed to cars on Shabbos. Maybe someone who knows how can create one?
Would love this too!
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Re: Airbnb Master Thread
« Reply #76 on: February 20, 2018, 05:54:05 PM »
Does anyone know if Airbnb has a program for non profits to not have to pay tax?

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Re: Airbnb Master Thread
« Reply #77 on: February 20, 2018, 05:55:34 PM »
Has anyone here ever seen a master list of Airbnb listings in "frum" areas of Jerusalem? I'm looking for a place which is closed to cars on Shabbos. Maybe someone who knows how can create one?

Besides for Rechavia there are not so many "shomer shabbos" listed on Airbnb. Maybe someone can create it.

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Re: Airbnb Master Thread
« Reply #78 on: April 20, 2018, 12:18:14 AM »
500 qf on Airbnb for first booking

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Re: Airbnb Master Thread
« Reply #79 on: May 17, 2018, 10:32:29 AM »
Anyone knows of any current deals on Airbnb?

How I wish that the original Amex offer for Airbnb came back again. That was an awesome offer, lol.