Any experience with Airbnb?
Jun 1, 2015, 4:35 pm
#316
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because I don't have any "online presence". I don't have a smart phone. I don't Skype. I don't Tweet. I'm not on Facebook. I'm retired so I'm not on LinkedIn. I don't have a GPS because I actually use a paper map! Oh, and I was not willing to give up my Delta PRN, DOB or SS # either. So it's hostels and the KOA for this old fogey.
Jun 1, 2015, 5:01 pm
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Jun 2, 2015, 4:45 am
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because I don't have any "online presence". I don't have a smart phone. I don't Skype. I don't Tweet. I'm not on Facebook. I'm retired so I'm not on LinkedIn. I don't have a GPS because I actually use a paper map! Oh, and I was not willing to give up my Delta PRN, DOB or SS # either. So it's hostels and the KOA for this old fogey.
Airbnb prefers that you have an online presence, but otherwise will accept other forms of ID. I don't use Facebook either, but I went through other steps to get verified. It took a bit of effort on my end and a phone call to Airbnb, but I eventually sorted it out.
Jun 2, 2015, 9:28 am
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I've had an account for a long time, but did have to add some sort of ID when I rented a place in Prague.
Jun 2, 2015, 10:38 am
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Jun 2, 2015, 12:20 pm
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Jun 3, 2015, 11:29 am
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Jun 3, 2015, 11:30 am
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In my case the guests cannot reach me by any other interface and I like it that way. There's too many young scammers out there.
Jun 3, 2015, 12:18 pm
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doesnt even need an online footprint - im just saying it can be done, not how often
i presume you have examined your photos and location information, but few do
if airbnb was first you have used, im even more impressed with their business model
i presume you have examined your photos and location information, but few do
if airbnb was first you have used, im even more impressed with their business model
Jun 3, 2015, 12:41 pm
#326
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My one experience with AAirBnB was last March Milan 1br was super. I would do that again anytime. Previously I'd used VRBO quite successfully for a 2 br on Ile St Louis in Paris. You just have to read carefully and communicate with the people.
Am now looking for something in Tokyo for the fall, but don't see anything appealing. Hotel prices being what they are, some of those mini-rooms may become more appealing.
Am now looking for something in Tokyo for the fall, but don't see anything appealing. Hotel prices being what they are, some of those mini-rooms may become more appealing.
Jun 3, 2015, 1:02 pm
#327
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In my case, there's simply no way you could find my phone number or email. You have to go through Airbnb. Yes it would be easier to communicate through traditional methods, but as a host I do not want that. I let Airbnb take the risk. I don't have the time nor inclination to deal with scammers.
Jun 4, 2015, 2:55 pm
#328
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If anyone has any recommendations for Rome and/or Paris for locations to stay at, I would greatly appreciate them! I plan to travel in mid-August, so i want to get some idea on where to stay. I've seen a few posts with positive experiences in both cities, but nothing too specific in regards to where to book and the like.
Jun 5, 2015, 1:11 pm
#329
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If anyone has any recommendations for Rome and/or Paris for locations to stay at, I would greatly appreciate them! I plan to travel in mid-August, so i want to get some idea on where to stay. I've seen a few posts with positive experiences in both cities, but nothing too specific in regards to where to book and the like.
I can recommend a charming place in Paris that I actually found through Tripadvisor... phenomenal bang for the buck (meaning you can find cheaper places and posher places, but it's not easy to find one that's both) in a fantastic neighbourhood. Cost about $150 a night for the whole residence. Owner is very hospitable, pleasant and professional.
http://www.tripadvisor.ca/VacationRe...de_France.html
http://www.canal-apartment-paris.com/
I really found Paris to have an embarrassment of riches when it came to Airbnb/VRBO rentals. If you don't care for this one, there are hundreds if not thousands of other good choices! Good luck.
Jun 5, 2015, 3:08 pm
#330
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Depends to some extent what you're looking for... shared room or whole residence?
I can recommend a charming place in Paris that I actually found through Tripadvisor... phenomenal bang for the buck (meaning you can find cheaper places and posher places, but it's not easy to find one that's both) in a fantastic neighbourhood. Cost about $150 a night for the whole residence. Owner is very hospitable, pleasant and professional.
http://www.tripadvisor.ca/VacationRe...de_France.html
http://www.canal-apartment-paris.com/
I really found Paris to have an embarrassment of riches when it came to Airbnb/VRBO rentals. If you don't care for this one, there are hundreds if not thousands of other good choices! Good luck.
I can recommend a charming place in Paris that I actually found through Tripadvisor... phenomenal bang for the buck (meaning you can find cheaper places and posher places, but it's not easy to find one that's both) in a fantastic neighbourhood. Cost about $150 a night for the whole residence. Owner is very hospitable, pleasant and professional.
http://www.tripadvisor.ca/VacationRe...de_France.html
http://www.canal-apartment-paris.com/
I really found Paris to have an embarrassment of riches when it came to Airbnb/VRBO rentals. If you don't care for this one, there are hundreds if not thousands of other good choices! Good luck.