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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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Airbnb Master Thread
« on: August 05, 2015, 09:55:34 AM »
I have had great experiences staying in rentals all over the world. From Tokyo, Milan, to all over the USA.

Also have made good compensation from renting out various properties in downtown Manhattan.

Let's keep track of the quality and affordable units we find in this thread.

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Re: Airbnb Master Thread
« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2015, 11:29:31 AM »
I rented a place for 5 people on the website it said 5 single beds, when I got there was 2 double beds and a mattress on the floor.
I spoke to airbnb to request money back, and they made me crazy and at the end didn't give me a refund. (Don't worry I got my refund at the end from amex but I doubt I'd use them again the customer service is terrible.)

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Re: Airbnb Master Thread
« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2015, 01:13:56 PM »
I rented a place for 5 people on the website it said 5 single beds, when I got there was 2 double beds and a mattress on the floor.
I spoke to airbnb to request money back, and they made me crazy and at the end didn't give me a refund. (Don't worry I got my refund at the end from amex but I doubt I'd use them again the customer service is terrible.)

That's bad. I can't believe they wouldn't refund you. What was their reason? Was it only 1 night?

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Re: Airbnb Master Thread
« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2015, 01:19:23 PM »
That's bad. I can't believe they wouldn't refund you. What was their reason? Was it only 1 night?
I planned on staying for 3 nights. I put in an inquiry right when I got there and saw the place, and they emailed my host who I didn't want to upset while I was there so I closed down the inquiry telling the  CSR I will reopen it when I leave they said OK, when I opened it again they said you closed it already.
I complained to amex asking for half back and they refunded me on the spot.

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Re: Airbnb Master Thread
« Reply #4 on: August 11, 2015, 02:07:48 PM »
In my experiences, Airbnb will usually refund the guest at least half of their stay, if they have a reasonable grievance.

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Re: Airbnb Master Thread
« Reply #5 on: August 28, 2015, 11:36:05 AM »
BH after about two weeks of fighting with airbnb i finally got refunded as well  ;D 8) :)

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Re: Airbnb Master Thread
« Reply #6 on: December 14, 2015, 04:02:32 PM »
Is the GC redeeming limit set at $1500 a day as well? Is it rolling 24 hours?
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Re: Airbnb Master Thread
« Reply #7 on: December 19, 2015, 04:06:43 PM »
If anyone has had their account shutdown after loading GC's, can you PM me?
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Re: Airbnb Master Thread
« Reply #8 on: January 19, 2016, 02:10:43 AM »
Does anyone know - David And Orly - Kosher Rentals & Extended Stays from LA?

https://www.airbnb.com/users/show/20056779?eluid=0&euid=d65eb0f3-4b97-f736-b72c-eb05a4dbf028
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Re: Airbnb Master Thread
« Reply #9 on: January 19, 2016, 03:58:09 PM »
Any Good Airbnb codes?

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Re: Airbnb Master Thread
« Reply #10 on: February 10, 2016, 02:50:31 PM »
100 off 400+ on certain bookings. Details here:

https://www.airbnb.com/livethere/treehouse

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Re: Airbnb Master Thread
« Reply #11 on: February 10, 2016, 03:05:44 PM »
100 off 400+ on certain bookings. Details here:

https://www.airbnb.com/livethere/treehouse
Extremely limited locations. Just treehouses and private islands

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Re: Airbnb Master Thread
« Reply #12 on: February 10, 2016, 03:15:59 PM »
Extremely limited locations. Just treehouses and private islands

Limited, but there are plenty of places. There are lots of "private islands" that aren't actually private islands - just categorized as such.

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Re: Airbnb Master Thread
« Reply #13 on: February 10, 2016, 04:52:22 PM »
Just came back from my trip to Israel. We rented a 2 bedroom apartment near Yaffo. When we got there they had fruits, milk, orange juice, yogurt, there for us. That was really nice! We rented a car, and the guy was very helpful on telling where to park and got us free parking at nights. Overall the owners were really nice and the apartment was great.  We did have an issue while we were there. They didnt mention too us that there was construction going on next door and every morning at 8am we were woken up due to the extreme noise. That was really bad. But when we mentioned it to the owner he told us he would get back too us and was really sorry. He claimed that they must have just started construction again because they haven't been working there for the last 6 months. On our last day we arrived back to the apartment to find a note apologizing for what happened and he returned 25% of what we paid. This was very nice of him! Overall Great location Nice Place and Nice Owners.

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Re: Airbnb Master Thread
« Reply #14 on: February 10, 2016, 04:54:39 PM »
Just came back from my trip to Israel. We rented a 2 bedroom apartment near Yaffo. When we got there they had fruits, milk, orange juice, yogurt, there for us. That was really nice! We rented a car, and the guy was very helpful on telling where to park and got us free parking at nights. Overall the owners were really nice and the apartment was great.  We did have an issue while we were there. They didnt mention too us that there was construction going on next door and every morning at 8am we were woken up due to the extreme noise. That was really bad. But when we mentioned it to the owner he told us he would get back too us and was really sorry. He claimed that they must have just started construction again because they haven't been working there for the last 6 months. On our last day we arrived back to the apartment to find a note apologizing for what happened and he returned 25% of what we paid. This was very nice of him! Overall Great location Nice Place and Nice Owners.
Very nice. Can you share a link to the property?

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Re: Airbnb Master Thread
« Reply #15 on: February 10, 2016, 05:25:47 PM »
Anyone know of a nice private home (for cheap) up north in tiveria or tzfas? If yes, please pm me the link or info to owner.

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Re: Airbnb Master Thread
« Reply #16 on: February 10, 2016, 08:30:48 PM »
I got a Airbnb credit of 120$ toward an upcoming stay.
Selling now for $90.

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Re: Airbnb Master Thread
« Reply #17 on: March 30, 2016, 06:04:10 AM »
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Re: Airbnb Master Thread
« Reply #18 on: March 30, 2016, 06:43:30 AM »
not for claustrophobic ppl

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Re: Airbnb Master Thread
« Reply #19 on: July 06, 2016, 09:28:34 AM »
I'm looking for a 5 day rental.
Are prices usely solid or I should bargain. I'm not sure what's the standard.

I have never heard of bargaining with an hotel but an apartment in Jerusalem you always need to ask.

So where do airbnb's stand?