Airbnb finally trying to get owners to stop treating guests like maids

Airbnb is only worth it if you have a big group or you’re staying in a small town and your hotel options are shite

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Airbnb finally trying to get owners to stop treating guests like maids

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Thought this was the whole point of AirBnB when it started. You knew you'd get a shittier experience but you didn't care because it was cheaper.

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Thought this was the whole point of AirBnB when it started. You knew you'd get a shittier experience but you didn't care because it was cheaper.

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Problem is, AirBnB is no longer cheaper than a mid-grade Hampton Inn, which provides a lot more- security, fitness room, front desk, amenities shop, etc.

As someone else said, AirBnB only makes sense for the 4-6 room, multi-family or large family getaways where you'd likely be taking up several hotel rooms a night.

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Thought this was the whole point of AirBnB when it started. You knew you'd get a shittier experience but you didn't care because it was cheaper.

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Nah, AirBnB started out amazing. Not only was it cheaper, but the to do list was short and utterly reasonable. Then you had a bunch of absentee landlords who thought this would be their hassle free retirement plan, and it went to shite.

Airbnb has gotten too expensive with the fees. I only use it outside the country now.
It's great in Mexico getting a $45 apartment for the weekend.

When I started seeing cameras, that was the end for me. No more.

I like Airbnb but it’s important to check the reviews of a listing before booking.

I’ve never minded the basic stuff like put all linens in a pile and take out the trash and reset the thermostat. But yea I’m not into doing the laundry and washing dishes. I’ll put the dishes in the dishwasher at most

As someone that owns a rental, IDK the answer here. But its laughable if you think letting Airbnb control this is for the better. Outside of a good platform to book, Airbnb is absolutely fricking terrible. That's on both sides, as I've had terrible customer service as a guest also.

All this will do is force people to increase cleaning fees for the average person.

I've had people leave an entire fridge worth of dishes of leftovers in the fridge as well as full sink of dishes. You know how long it takes to do that many dishes?

Your average housekeeper whether its a residential house, airbnb, etc is making $40-50/ hour. A 2 bedroom takes about 1.5 to 2 hours for a normal clean and another 60 mins for laundry.

Hotels are paying basically min wage plus maybe 20% with on site staff, so depending on the area $12-20/ hour.

My entire point here is that the average user just is ignorant.

I've been using doing chores as a way to get a later check out.

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As someone that owns a rental, IDK the answer here. But its laughable if you think letting Airbnb control this is for the better. Outside of a good platform to book, Airbnb is absolutely fricking terrible. That's on both sides, as I've had terrible customer service as a guest also.

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what other options are there though? there's blame on both sides. owners consistently increasing requirements, expectations, and rules for their renters (while simultaneously also increasing prices) + renters taken from a cross section of our fricked up low-class, low-trust American culture in 2026.

the only way to keep this going as a business model is to have Airbnb institute stronger central controls.

as with most problems we face these days, "it's the culture, man"