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Airbnb “Single Bedroom” Rentals?

Posted on 10/31/23 at 4:34 pm
Posted by Tear It Up
The Deadening
Member since May 2005
13897 posts
Posted on 10/31/23 at 4:34 pm
Has anyone ever stayed at an Airbnb that was basically a bedroom in someone’s house that has a shared bathroom?

I’m going to be traveling in a rural area of TX next month and I came across a single bedroom on Airbnb for $65/night which is way cheaper than a nearby hotel that has poor reviews.

The host has all five star reviews, but I’m not sure how comfortable I would be spending the night in a strangers house.

Added info- I am a male and the host is good looking female
Posted by notiger1997
Metairie
Member since May 2009
61302 posts
Posted on 10/31/23 at 4:44 pm to
I haven’t but know people who have done this while traveling. It doesn’t seem like a big deal if the person has good reviews.
Posted by LemmyLives
Texas
Member since Mar 2019
13571 posts
Posted on 10/31/23 at 6:37 pm to
I think your user name says it all, baw.

But frick that, I want to be in the equivalent of a Fairfield Inn where nobody knows who I am, except the front desk agent. As long as no bugs.
Posted by RonFNSwanson
1739 mi from the University of LSU
Member since Mar 2012
24127 posts
Posted on 10/31/23 at 10:11 pm to
I’ve done it several times. No big deal if they have good reviews.
quote:

Added info- I am a male and the host is good looking female

Sounds like a no-brainer to me
Posted by VABuckeye
NOVA
Member since Dec 2007
38283 posts
Posted on 11/1/23 at 9:01 am to
I have but the bathroom was not shared. A shared bathroom would be no bueno for me.
Posted by Hat Tricks
Member since Oct 2003
28875 posts
Posted on 11/1/23 at 9:31 am to
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host is good looking female


Pics?
Posted by WG_Dawg
Member since Jun 2004
89630 posts
Posted on 11/1/23 at 11:15 am to
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Has anyone ever stayed at an Airbnb that was basically a bedroom in someone’s house that has a shared bathroom?


I've stayed in a single room in someone else's home a few times but I think every time the bathroom was exclusively mine even if it wasn't attached to the room. Like there'd be no chance of someone else needing to use it.

Honestly as long as the host has all 5* reviews I wouldn't hesitate based on your description.
Posted by thegreatboudini
Member since Oct 2008
7096 posts
Posted on 11/1/23 at 12:42 pm to
I've done it before when I was younger and single. If the reviews are there it's going to be fine, especially if you're in and out in ~12 hours. I do carry a weapon and if I didn't I'd be a bit more worried.
Posted by MAROON
Houston
Member since Jul 2012
2339 posts
Posted on 11/1/23 at 1:45 pm to



This post was edited on 11/1/23 at 1:47 pm
Posted by South Shore Cyclist
Member since Jul 2023
349 posts
Posted on 11/1/23 at 3:46 pm to
Yes, several times. Usually the homeowner lives on an upper level, and rents out the basement, or a suite on the opposite side of the house from their bedroom. Have never shared a bathroom, however.

Have never encountered any problems with any of my hosts. Airbnb makes it easy to report issues, and ime follows up pretty thoroughly. I prefer using the platform to booking a hotel. I’m usually traveling with “toys” (bike, kayak), and like not having to stress about anyone messing with my stuff. Also, enjoy knowing that I’m assisting a fellow American to meet their financial obligations. I use the filters, and vet my hosts pretty thoroughly, to screen out the bad actors as best as I can.
This post was edited on 11/1/23 at 4:06 pm
Posted by blueboxer1119
Baton Rouge
Member since May 2013
9573 posts
Posted on 11/1/23 at 4:25 pm to
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I am a male and the host is good looking female


Sounds like a trap.
Posted by Tyga Woods
South Central Jupiter Island, FL
Member since Sep 2016
41574 posts
Posted on 11/1/23 at 4:28 pm to
quote:

Has anyone ever stayed at an Airbnb that was basically a bedroom in someone’s house that has a shared bathroom?

quote:

I am a male and the host is good looking female


That’s how you end up in a bathtub full of ice with a kidney missing.
Posted by Icansee4miles
Trolling the Tickfaw
Member since Jan 2007
31886 posts
Posted on 11/2/23 at 7:12 am to
I have done this plenty, while traveling solo or with a travel companion. Every experience has been first rate. It’s somewhat shocking how many single ladies host strangers in their homes, and everyone has seemed very comfortable, and I’ve met some friends I’ve stayed in touch with after my stay. My former company didn’t allow use of AirBnB or VRBO for business travel, so I did a LOT of hotel stays, always enjoyed the AirBnB stays for my leisure travel more.
Posted by TheWalrus
Land of the Hogs
Member since Dec 2012
46136 posts
Posted on 11/2/23 at 10:53 am to
Yeah no good looking female with an ounce of common sense is letting random dudes crash at her place without some sort of catch. That is a safety nightmare.
Posted by patnuh
South LA
Member since Sep 2005
7424 posts
Posted on 11/4/23 at 7:06 am to
One of my most normal friends does this stuff. He is an attorney and can afford nice lodging. I was shocked when he told me he travels like this, but he enjoys it and enjoys meeting the people. I still think it’s weird AF and he will end up getting Jeffrey Dahmered by some nut.

To my knowledge he has never had relations with any of the hosts.
Posted by TheJunction
Mississippi
Member since Oct 2014
1843 posts
Posted on 11/5/23 at 3:39 pm to
We’ve done it once and didn’t have any issues - wouldnt seek this out again because we definitely prefer having the place to ourselves - but if a situation arose where we had the choice of a crappy hotel or a highly rated shared space BNB we’d do the shared BNB without a second thought.
Posted by jose
Houma
Member since Feb 2009
29661 posts
Posted on 11/6/23 at 10:38 am to
I would do it if I was single and traveling.

But on the flip side, no way in hell am I letting some random rent out a room in my home. No fricking way
Posted by TTB
LA to L.A.
Member since Nov 2006
3072 posts
Posted on 11/8/23 at 9:40 am to
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No fricking way


quote:

jose


Checks out
Posted by baldona
Florida
Member since Feb 2016
23425 posts
Posted on 11/8/23 at 12:09 pm to
This is how Airbnb started, it stands for Air Bed and breakfast. But I think its absolutely crazy to stay with someone without each party having private locked entrances and space. Its one thing to share like a patio or something.

Posted by Pelican fan99
Lafayette, Louisiana
Member since Jun 2013
38923 posts
Posted on 11/8/23 at 12:10 pm to
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The host has all five star reviews, but I’m not sure how comfortable I would be spending the night in a strangers house.

Added info- I am a male and the host is good looking female


There is a reason she has a five star review baw. WTF are you waiting for jump all over that
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