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5 Airbnb Alternatives For Your Next Vacation
All without massive cleaning fees.
For individuals wanting to break free of the traditional hotel, Airbnb once proved to be a godsend. With all kinds of unique properties and staying potential, Airbnb gave travelers a new way to see the world and, potentially, save money.
However, somewhere along the golden brick road, Airbnb stumbled into its self-made bush of thorns. From property owners slapping on massive cleaning fees combined with checkout instructions that make War and Peace look like a picture book, all the way to apartments with camera and audio recording devices that notify community police if noise levels are too loud, in its greed Airbnb has lost what made it great.
It takes only moments to come across Airbnb horror stories on social media and the Web. For many, this means turning back to hotels, as guests know what to expect and rely on when staying in such a property.
But what happens if you enjoy what Airbnb once was? You like the convenience of staying in a person’s property, talking with locals, and saving money at the same time. Just because Airbnb is going down the drain doesn’t mean the concept of an alternative vacation rental needs to get sucked down with it.
