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Post by cdf on Nov 30, 2023 14:34:12 GMT
Anybody had any bad experiences with Air BnB?
I booked an apartment for 22 nights in Spain. Been here since Saturday.
The apartment is nice but the beds are liking slipping on concrete. I have hardly slept since I came on Saturday and its now fucking my back in which in turn is fucking my knees in.
I have been onto Air BnB since Tuesday morning trying to find a solution ie maybe a refund or at least I would pay for the nights that I have stopped here but what a full refund for the remainder of the nights.
Air BnB have basically washed their hands of it because the landlord is saying that he's providing beds so is refusing to give any kind of refund.
Another 17 nights of this is going to kill me.
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Post by cvillestokie on Nov 30, 2023 14:47:49 GMT
Anybody had any bad experiences with Air BnB? I booked an apartment for 22 nights in Spain. Been here since Saturday. The apartment is nice but the beds are liking slipping on concrete. I have hardly slept since I came on Saturday and its now fucking my back in which in turn is fucking my knees in. I have been onto Air BnB since Tuesday morning trying to find a solution ie maybe a refund or at least I would pay for the nights that I have stopped here but what a full refund for the remainder of the nights. Air BnB have basically washed their hands of it because the landlord is saying that he's providing beds so is refusing to give any kind of refund. Another 17 nights of this is going to kill me. It’s usually hit and miss. It’s something that you have to balance the reviews on heavily. The good ones are awesome but there is some crap accommodation out there. Hope you get to sleep better. |
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Post by tommycarlsberg on Nov 30, 2023 14:52:37 GMT
Have you not been dealing with landlord directly through the site?
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Post by eddyclamp on Nov 30, 2023 14:54:55 GMT
If it`s that bad leave a bad review, owners don`t like that and punters do read them.
If you do find something on Airbnb do your homework , it can work out a lot cheaper booking with the owners direct if you can locate them.
booked one this way down south a couple of years ago, saved about £120.00 on the week.
I use them for golf trips here and abroad, I would never stop in hotels now.
Much more freedom.
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Post by cdf on Nov 30, 2023 14:57:06 GMT
Have you not been dealing with landlord directly through the site? Yes. i have been having direct contact with him but he's not interested in doing anything which is why I have gone direct to Air BnB |
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Post by elystokie on Nov 30, 2023 15:26:20 GMT
Have you not been dealing with landlord directly through the site? Yes. i have been having direct contact with him but he's not interested in doing anything which is why I have gone direct to Air BnB As a fellow back sufferer I can sympathise, a shit bed temporarily ruins your life, I'd try an air bed on top of the mattress and a thick quilt on top of that as a worst case scenario solution. |
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Post by gawa on Nov 30, 2023 15:32:50 GMT
Just head out on the pull and find someone else's bed to sleep in.
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Post by PotterLog on Nov 30, 2023 15:38:56 GMT
Have you not been dealing with landlord directly through the site? Yes. i have been having direct contact with him but he's not interested in doing anything which is why I have gone direct to Air BnB Yeah without wishing to sound blunt, if everything else is in order you're not gonna get far with a complaint that you don't like the mattresses. You could leave a bad review about the owner not listening if you want but it won't solve anything for you now, and you'll probably get a bad review back from him.. Best to find a way to make do if you can. Extra blankets etc as suggested above. |
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Post by neworleanstokie on Nov 30, 2023 22:17:38 GMT
I had a similar experience with a one month rental in GA. Nice place, cheap ,mattresses. Fortunately there was a spare mattress that I could double up with and went and bought nicer (cheap) cotton sheers from TJMax.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Nov 30, 2023 22:27:15 GMT
All Airbnb experiences I’ve had have been first class. I think an uncomfortable mattress is a mater of opinion and should just be sorted by the guest
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Post by questionable on Nov 30, 2023 22:28:31 GMT
I had the same bed related problem, mattress was awful and played havoc with my back. Ended up buying a blow up air type thing for the pool to sleep on that helped.
Flying to Barbados soon and dreading the shite seats on the plane as it’s agony even though I’ve paid for extra leg room.
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Post by RF10 on Nov 30, 2023 23:03:30 GMT
I've had good experience with them. I find it hard to see how Air BnB are responsible for the beds provided by host.
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Post by Paul Spencer on Nov 30, 2023 23:11:44 GMT
Anybody had any bad experiences with Air BnB? I booked an apartment for 22 nights in Spain. Been here since Saturday. The apartment is nice but the beds are liking slipping on concrete. I have hardly slept since I came on Saturday and its now fucking my back in which in turn is fucking my knees in. I have been onto Air BnB since Tuesday morning trying to find a solution ie maybe a refund or at least I would pay for the nights that I have stopped here but what a full refund for the remainder of the nights. Air BnB have basically washed their hands of it because the landlord is saying that he's providing beds so is refusing to give any kind of refund. Another 17 nights of this is going to kill me. What do previous reviews say about the beds, hard to imagine that if they're so bad, that is hasn't been flagged before? If I was you, I'd try to make the mattresses as comfortable as you can, even if that means some extra investment on your part locally and then get on with enjoying your holiday. Suspect you're unlikely to get the recourse you appear to be hoping for. |
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Post by cdf on Dec 1, 2023 9:15:10 GMT
After nearly 4 days of intense negotiations, the landlord's agreed to buy a mattress topper for the bed which he's delivered this morning.
I shall see how that works later tonight
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Post by cdf on Dec 1, 2023 9:17:19 GMT
I've had good experience with them. I find it hard to see how Air BnB are responsible for the beds provided by host. I know I'm wrong but in my head, I have booked a service through them and I would like some support from them. I also agree, beds are a very tricky one because everyone' needs are different but you can only have one bed |
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Dec 1, 2023 9:36:43 GMT
After nearly 4 days of intense negotiations, the landlord's agreed to buy a mattress topper for the bed which he's delivered this morning. I shall see how that works later tonight Good on him I say, I wouldn’t have done it🤣 |
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Post by RF10 on Dec 1, 2023 10:14:39 GMT
I've had good experience with them. I find it hard to see how Air BnB are responsible for the beds provided by host. I know I'm wrong but in my head, I have booked a service through them and I would like some support from them. I also agree, beds are a very tricky one because everyone' needs are different but you can only have one bed I've had it the past where a tenant has complained the sofa isn't comfy and asked if the owner would replace and even the TV picture isn't as good quality as others. |
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Post by oggyoggy on Dec 1, 2023 17:22:38 GMT
Air BnB is a cancer infecting local communities which pushes rental prices up at the detriment of local residents. It means in nice places like Cornwall, landlords evict tenants and make far more money on air bnb. The tenants often cannot find another place to live so have to leave jobs and children leave schools as a result.
Avoid air bnb at all costs!
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Post by tommycarlsberg on Dec 1, 2023 18:23:09 GMT
Air BnB is a cancer infecting local communities which pushes rental prices up at the detriment of local residents. It means in nice places like Cornwall, landlords evict tenants and make far more money on air bnb. The tenants often cannot find another place to live so have to leave jobs and children leave schools as a result. Avoid air bnb at all costs! When you get a good one though… *chef’s kiss* |
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Post by LL Cool Dave on Dec 1, 2023 18:26:59 GMT
Spanish beds have a tendency to be rock hard, which I also can't stand. Hope the topper helps.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Dec 1, 2023 18:42:24 GMT
Spanish beds have a tendency to be rock hard, which I also can't stand. Hope the topper helps. You don’t want a featherbed when you’re shagging though😏 |
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Post by Rednwhitenblue on Dec 1, 2023 19:06:01 GMT
Thankfully never had a bad Airbnb experience but it's important to do your reviews check and make sure you leave reviews too, so that the ratings are as accurate as possible.
I like the independence, flexibility and cost of it, especially abroad.
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Post by PotterLog on Dec 1, 2023 19:15:34 GMT
After nearly 4 days of intense negotiations, the landlord's agreed to buy a mattress topper for the bed which he's delivered this morning. I shall see how that works later tonight Make sure you leave him a good review!   |
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Post by tuum on Dec 2, 2023 7:11:53 GMT
Air BnB is a cancer infecting local communities which pushes rental prices up at the detriment of local residents. It means in nice places like Cornwall, landlords evict tenants and make far more money on air bnb. The tenants often cannot find another place to live so have to leave jobs and children leave schools as a result. Avoid air bnb at all costs! This is a valid point but also consider the landlord's point. The Govt has made it increasingly difficult for LL's in the last 10 years or so. Their responsibilities towards long-term tenants now are more onerous and more costly. The risk of renters defaulting is very real and it is almost impossible to evict them in a timely or cost effective manner. The local council will invariably be on the side of the renter. AirB'n'B removes a lot of that hassle for the same or better returns. A simple place in S-o-T can bring in about £100 a week for long term rent living in the property 365d. AirB'nB can bring in the same for only 100d occupancy. The LL has better control over the accommodation, they generally make more money and they get significantly less hassle from the authorities and the customers. I don't blame any LL's for taking this option. The ridiculous state of the UK housing sector is almost entirely due to the UK Govt. |
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Post by oggyoggy on Dec 2, 2023 11:18:56 GMT
Air BnB is a cancer infecting local communities which pushes rental prices up at the detriment of local residents. It means in nice places like Cornwall, landlords evict tenants and make far more money on air bnb. The tenants often cannot find another place to live so have to leave jobs and children leave schools as a result. Avoid air bnb at all costs! This is a valid point but also consider the landlord's point. The Govt has made it increasingly difficult for LL's in the last 10 years or so. Their responsibilities towards long-term tenants now are more onerous and more costly. The risk of renters defaulting is very real and it is almost impossible to evict them in a timely or cost effective manner. The local council will invariably be on the side of the renter. AirB'n'B removes a lot of that hassle for the same or better returns. A simple place in S-o-T can bring in about £100 a week for long term rent living in the property 365d. AirB'nB can bring in the same for only 100d occupancy. The LL has better control over the accommodation, they generally make more money and they get significantly less hassle from the authorities and the customers. I don't blame any LL's for taking this option. The ridiculous state of the UK housing sector is almost entirely due to the UK Govt. Poor landlords. What an awful position to be in to own multiple properties. They could always sell the spares to people who need a home. |
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Post by tuum on Dec 2, 2023 12:14:45 GMT
This is a valid point but also consider the landlord's point. The Govt has made it increasingly difficult for LL's in the last 10 years or so. Their responsibilities towards long-term tenants now are more onerous and more costly. The risk of renters defaulting is very real and it is almost impossible to evict them in a timely or cost effective manner. The local council will invariably be on the side of the renter. AirB'n'B removes a lot of that hassle for the same or better returns. A simple place in S-o-T can bring in about £100 a week for long term rent living in the property 365d. AirB'nB can bring in the same for only 100d occupancy. The LL has better control over the accommodation, they generally make more money and they get significantly less hassle from the authorities and the customers. I don't blame any LL's for taking this option. The ridiculous state of the UK housing sector is almost entirely due to the UK Govt. Poor landlords. What an awful position to be in to own multiple properties. They could always sell the spares to people who need a home. Most of the LL's I know are normal, decent people who own 1-2 properties locally in an attempt to add a little bit extra to their pensions. They are not slum LL, drug barons or from families with million pound properties in the SE. It's a fairly simple matter for the Govt to make ownership of a 2nd home illegal. Why don't they do that if it will easily fix the housing problem as you seem to believe? I think your contempt for people who own more than one property is misplaced. p.s. not all LL's with 1-2 properties are rich. In fact, most have mortgages on their 2nd homes so there is an element of risk in what they are doing but they are trying to plan for their future. I agree that the situation in the SE may be different and not representative of the rest of the country. |
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Post by oggyoggy on Dec 2, 2023 12:45:57 GMT
Poor landlords. What an awful position to be in to own multiple properties. They could always sell the spares to people who need a home. Most of the LL's I know are normal, decent people who own 1-2 properties locally in an attempt to add a little bit extra to their pensions. They are not slum LL, drug barons or from families with million pound properties in the SE. It's a fairly simple matter for the Govt to make ownership of a 2nd home illegal. Why don't they do that if it will easily fix the housing problem as you seem to believe? I think your contempt for people who own more than one property is misplaced. p.s. not all LL's with 1-2 properties are rich. In fact, most have mortgages on their 2nd homes so there is an element of risk in what they are doing but they are trying to plan for their future. I agree that the situation in the SE may be different and not representative of the rest of the country. I think tenants who cannot find homes because of too many air bnbs are more vulnerable than landlords who own more than 1 property. I am not saying all landlords are bad. I just have less sympathy for someone who, worst case, can sell their second or third home, than I do for someone who cannot afford to buy or who cannot find a rental property and so their children have to move schools. Short holiday let income should be taxed at a higher level than rental income. Perhaps they should make it so you cannot offset any expenses against tax regardless of what they are against short term rental income. It would benefit more people than it would hurt, and the people it hurts own more than one property so will probably be fine (and could always let it to tenants instead). Certainly have I never suggested prohibiting owning more than one property. I do think it should be unlawful for a company to run a business of residential property letting. That way rental income would always have to be on someone’s personal income and taxed accordingly. |
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Post by franklin on Dec 3, 2023 8:58:16 GMT
I'm new to the use of Airbnb and in the three times I've booked I've found it to be perfect for us. So far so good I've a couple more booked for later this month for Christmas get aways, I've had one minor issue with a property in Brisbane but the owner was straight onto resolving it and although it wasn't perfect it was good enough for us. So only positives for us so far just read the reviews with a pinch of salt and be sensible with expectations and be civil if there are issues.
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Post by cdf on Dec 3, 2023 11:01:48 GMT
I'm new to the use of Airbnb and in the three times I've booked I've found it to be perfect for us. So far so good I've a couple more booked for later this month for Christmas get aways, I've had one minor issue with a property in Brisbane but the owner was straight onto resolving it and although it wasn't perfect it was good enough for us. So only positives for us so far just read the reviews with a pinch of salt and be sensible with expectations and be civil if there are issues. I have been well travelled these past 12 months or so, & I have used Air bnb on most of those occasions and will continuously will do in the future especially for the Euros next summer but this one been a complete pain in the arse for me personally. Even after they have brought a mattress topper which is not very good at all & which the landlord claims cost him 400 euros (whatever) I have resulted to sleeping on the sofa. A 2 bed apartment, I'm a big lad and I'm sleeping on a sofa. |
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Post by franklin on Dec 3, 2023 11:06:37 GMT
I'm new to the use of Airbnb and in the three times I've booked I've found it to be perfect for us. So far so good I've a couple more booked for later this month for Christmas get aways, I've had one minor issue with a property in Brisbane but the owner was straight onto resolving it and although it wasn't perfect it was good enough for us. So only positives for us so far just read the reviews with a pinch of salt and be sensible with expectations and be civil if there are issues. I have been well travelled these past 12 months or so, & I have used Air bnb on most of those occasions and will continuously will do in the future especially for the Euros next summer but this one been a complete pain in the arse for me personally. Even after they have brought a mattress topper which is not very good at all & which the landlord claims cost him 400 euros (whatever) I have resulted to sleeping on the sofa. A 2 bed apartment, I'm a big lad and I'm sleeping on a sofa. Oh I wasn't having a go mate I get how a bed can impact your stay I've slept on enough shit hotel beds in pain for weeks to understand that, I'm I slightly overweight "mature" chap and need comfy furniture too. |
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