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Dgluhbirne t1_iv8q4aa wrote

My issue with Airbnb is schedule changes and refunds. I’ve had so many issues of flights getting cancelled (thus no longer needing a 3 night long-weekend Airbnb, but unlike a hotel I’m on the hook for the whole cost instead of just a 1-night cancellation penalty), work meeting dates getting switched last minute (office will cover both options), snowstorm means I’m arriving a day late, etc etc. I think I’ve lost $600 to Airbnb for such things this year alone… and when you cancel, they still keep the cleaning fee???

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Here_Her t1_iv8quz7 wrote

It depends when you cancel. Your reservation should tell you the last day to cancel for a refund . After that date it’s a game to get it back

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Dgluhbirne t1_ivegeq9 wrote

Yes. I’m not talking about the normal cancellation rules and whether one follows them or not. I’m talking about last minute unforeseen circumstances. That works at hotels, it doesn’t work at airbnbs

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Here_Her t1_ivex621 wrote

That’s the difference from Airbnb & hotels. People actually live off of their profits for renting out their space. Just don’t use it if you don’t prefer it. Such a world we live in and the sources of incomes that evolve each day.

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