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Airbnb Reviews Summary

Airbnb's reputation is significantly marred by persistent complaints regarding its customer service and the quality of listings. Customers frequently express frustration over inadequate support, particularly in resolving issues related to cleanliness and safety at properties. Many report feeling unsafe or misled by inaccurate listings, leading to financial losses and dissatisfaction. Conversely, some users have had positive experiences with Airbnb Luxe, highlighting exceptional service and quality accommodations. Overall, while there are isolated instances of satisfaction, the overarching sentiment reflects a concerning trend of unreliable service and a lack of accountability towards both guests and hosts.

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Italy
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Airbnbclaims that safety is an important topic for them however the reality is that the Airbnb assistance is superficial and when an abnormal situation is experience they have a very unprofessional approach in understanding the situation and to help

Date of experience: March 3, 2025
Portugal
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I used Airbnb in Porto Portugal in Dec. 2024. I paid $1,077.60 for a reservation. Later I cancelled my reservation, and they kept the money. Disputed this with my credit card company. The response from Airbnb saying I didn't cancel. I sent proof from my account showing that I did cancel and would refund the money, but I never got a refund but was told that I now have a credit for further use. This was just one of 3 cases where they took my credit card and charged thousands of dollars without authorization. Stay away from Airbnb.

Date of experience: December 11, 24
GB
1 review
1 helpful vote
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The guest booked for one person but has brought two additional individuals without my consent. This situation raises serious safety concerns, and I am being pressured to accept a booking modification against my will.

I request Airbnb to cancel this booking immediately to protect the safety and rights of all parties involved.

Date of experience: January 25, 2025
Portugal
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I would like to share an extremely frustrating experience I am having with Airbnb, where I am a provider of boat and kayak tour experiences. For over 20 days now, my experience has been blocked by the platform due to a new policy requiring insurance coverage of $1 million. As a legal and responsible operator in Portugal, I provided all the insurance documents required by Portuguese law, including liability insurance, boat insurance, and personal accident insurance.

After a long wait and numerous attempts to communicate with the support team, I received a response stating that my insurance was not adequate and that a specific "maritime insurance" was required. However, in Portugal, there is no insurance with such a designation. Portuguese insurers offer exactly the types of insurance I have already submitted to Airbnb, which are fully legal and valid for operating my business.

I have been trying to resolve this situation for more than 20 days. I have sent several emails, made more than 10 phone calls, and the only response I receive is to "wait." The chat with the support team has been unhelpful, with automated or empty responses, without any concrete solution. This incompetence on the part of the support team is causing me daily financial losses, as I cannot operate my experience and am losing customers and revenue.

I demand that Airbnb resolves this situation immediately. As a partner who generates significant revenue for the platform through the commissions paid on each experience sold, I feel disrespected and undervalued by the lack of response and solution. If my insurance is legal and valid in Portugal, and there is no clarity on what type of "maritime" insurance is required, Airbnb needs to recognize and accept the documents I have already provided, or give clear and feasible instructions.

I am awaiting an urgent response and the immediate reactivation of my experience. It is unacceptable that a long-term partner is treated this way. I will continue to expose this situation until it is resolved.

Date of experience: September 2, 2024
Colorado
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Worst Experience Ever!
August 31, 2024

Airbnb has the worst customer service I have ever dealt with in my life. No support when things go wrong. I didn't feel safe at a place I rented and check in or stay there. They will not refund the full amount. Was promised a $300 refund, then only give $200. The reservation costed $423. I will never book through them again! This has been a nightmare!

Date of experience: August 31, 2024
Georgia
4 reviews
3 helpful votes
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I have stayed at three Airbnb in the past 5 months and it has been an insane nightmare. First Airbnb that I stayed in had bugs the first night and I made it aware to the Host but she denied there were any bugs. The next day she sent the exterminator out but the bugs were still there. After I mentioned to the Host about the bugs she ended up texting her daughter about the situation but mistakenly sent the text to me and it wasn't nice what she said. I translated it from Spanish to English. The window AC unit never got cold. After I finished with my stay there I went to a second Airbnb where the very first day the Host wanted to know if I would pay $900 to stay as a permanent tenant. She seemed only care about rent and money and already had a roommate staying there when I arrived. There was no communication in the first couple of days so I decided to cancel and leave after one week. The third Airbnb that I am currently still staying in has been absolutely the worst one of all. In their listing they did not say there was a toddler and two dogs but now the listing states that they do have a toddler and dogs which were left out when I booked. The toddler including the parents like to run across the ceiling and stomp, beat, bang all day long. I don't think they ever leave. My accommodations are below them and there is a tiled ceiling above me. The ceiling tiles are breaking apart but I don't think they have noticed from all of the ruckus that goes on above me. The dryer was broken for a week and was taken apart and left unusable.They also now take me for granted and they don't offer the amenities listed. I have to buy my own toilet paper and paper towels now. I also have to park my car in the street and it catches everything from the birds using it for toilet, grass blown all over it, etc so it stays a mess. There is no respect from the Hosts. The only thing they care about is your money and you're not a guest you're an ATM machine. The hosts stink and so does Airbnb!

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Date of experience: August 26, 2024
Italy
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Airbnb è un disastro totale. Nonostante prove evidenti, perizie legali, dimostrazioni valide in tribunale, relativamente a una recensione che si è dimostrata essere falsa e diffamatoria, si rifiutano di rimuoverla, ignorando completamente i diritti degli host e la policy. L'assistenza è incompetente risponde con messaggi automatici e non risolve nulla. La mancanza di trasparenza e giustizia è vergognosa. Ho perso tutta la fiducia in questa piattaforma che tutela solo chi mente. Adirò per vie legali per tutelare i miei diritti negati e per conoscere la verità dei fatti sul perché intraprendono decisioni arbitrarie a favore, forse, di soggetti ammanicati.
Farò tutto ciò che è in mio potere per fare luce definitivamente su queste situazioni ambigue.

Date of experience: August 23, 2024
Texas
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Airbnb Scam
August 22, 2024

Airbnb's reliability is questionable. I advise against booking with them. They charged my account when they shouldn't have, forcing me to get a new debit card to stop the charges. Don't trust Airbnb with your credit card information. My host, Helen, owned the Airbnb property in Biloxi where we stayed. Her driveway was in dire need of repair, with potholes larger than basketballs, raising concerns about tire damage and car alignment each time we approached the house. Below is some picture of her driveway on Porter Ave in Biloxi. Furthermore, Helen's refrigerator was antiquated and would often flood the kitchen floor, yet she refused to repair it. Additionally, Helen was an unsatisfactory host; despite paying to stay until the 14th, she requested we leave early without offering a refund. I cannot recommend using Airbnb or booking with Helen, who has been aptly described as a 'shark' in another guest's review.

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Date of experience: August 22, 2024
South Carolina
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Airbnb can be a scam. I booked a home for a family event in Raleigh NC and the photos on the site showed a nice home with bright light and clean bathrooms. Arrived to a filthy dirty frat house. The bathroom was so filthy that the shower curtain had brown mold stains all over the floor was caked with black dirt. The Window sill had a piece of chewed gum stuck to it. We didn't even stay one hour in the house and all said we could not sleep in this environment so we went and paid for hotel rooms. Airbnb was not helpful and the host told us that we had to give them time to fix the issue. We only booked for 2 nights so they could not fix all the dirt, bugs, mold and grime in that time. Airbnb said they would give us $500 back (one third of the price) and the host did nothing and told us they brought over new shower curtain for us to hang. I next went to my Barclay credit card (after this I no longer use Barclay) and they did nothing saying that Airbnb has a cancellation policy that they have to honor even though I did not cancel. I am sure that Airbnb does have good homes but this 10 sleeping house in Raleigh made it so I will never ever book with them again. I also tell everyone to book a hotel since they stand behind the rooms and you would not have this fight with a major hotel brand. Buyer beware as you can end up losing all your money with the Airbnb scam that they allow Hosts to post photos that are not current or accurate. It ruined the family bridal weekend and if we booked a hotel this would not have happened

Date of experience: June 27, 2024
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Don't rent any place from Air bnb in Washington DC. We rented a place and they cheated on occupancy.it said sleeps 10, but it was only 8

Date of experience: May 28, 2024
North Carolina
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Guest will stay at your property, they will destroy your property, and when you open a case with Abnb to look into the incident, they close the case without validating the evidence, and they will refuse to pay for the damage, as they will always find something in their policy to reject your case. They favor their profit more than property owners expenses. Now you are left on your own to fix your house.

Date of experience: May 18, 2024
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I have been a super host for 6 years now and have over 1500 guests. My wife was my second host and for the last year she has had her own business accommodation on airbnb and is also a super host. We saw the rise and golden age of Airbnb, where the support team was respected by the super host because we are the ones who make the service's reputation. I recommended this service to many as an alternative to booking and helped them start an airbnb business. But now that time has passed.

Now any homeless person who created an account just yesterday using fake documents can come into your home, stay for a week, and then demand a full refund. I have encountered this more than once during my business. Previously, the airbnb team protected their superhosts from such anonymous people. But that's all in the past. Last month, such a homeless woman came to our house. We, as before, refused to make a return for far-fetched reasons. Then this anonymous person said that there had been a theft in our home and reported it to airbnb. External cameras only showed that the guest himself was in the house at that time. There is no evidence that there was any theft at all. And even if the theft was real, then we are clearly not to blame for this; the accommodation has locks that the guest himself must control. Despite all this, airbnb decided that the account created yesterday, absolutely not filled out, is more trustworthy than a superhost with a completely filled out page and a bunch of positive reviews. Airbnb simply blocked my wife's account and is no longer responding. But it didn't end there. This morning, without any warnings, questions to me or at least any message, they also blocked me as a superhost with 6 years of experience. I assume this was done because I am my wife's second owner.

Now my advice is simple: airbnb is no longer what it used to be. Don't do business with airbnb, support their competitors who would be happy to occupy their niche. It doesn't matter how long you work with airbnb and what rating you have, they will cheat you at any stupid opportunity. They don't value their partners.

Date of experience: May 8, 2024
California
1 review
2 helpful votes
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The owners Seth Fisher and Heidi Brown and Rochelle Fisher are complete scammers and cheats. They will not return your security deposit no matter how good the condition is. The address is 16 41st Ave, Isle of Palms, SC *******.

Date of experience: April 24, 2024
Armenia
28 reviews
1 helpful vote
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My experience with Airbnb Luxe was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment I stepped into my luxurious villa, I was greeted with unparalleled comfort and elegance. Every detail, from the stunning architecture to the impeccable interior design, was thoughtfully curated to create a truly unforgettable experience. The amenities, from private pools to personal chefs, exceeded my expectations and made me feel like royalty. Moreover, the concierge service was exceptional, catering to my every need and ensuring a seamless stay from start to finish. Airbnb Luxe has redefined luxury travel for me, and I can't wait to indulge in another unforgettable experience.

Date of experience: April 22, 2024
NL
2 reviews
5 helpful votes
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Worthless after a change of date, they cannot issue an invoice with a new date So you can't report it to taxes i cannot ge5 money back from taxi office The t3ll e give factuur from wrong date theybtel me the can not changhe factuur oonly date i can not stay in 2 plCe at same time i If i give wrong date on factuur to tex office that is fraud you go to gail

Date of experience: April 20, 2024
Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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No accountability
March 23, 2024

Airbnb does not vet their properties / owners. We cancelled a reservation after discovering that the last 8/10 of a mile drive to the listing was less than safe. We felt we could not stay there without risking our lives going back and forth to our commitments. There was absolutely nothing in the listing to indicate that the "gated comunity with 24 hour security for parking" was also a community with a very narrow one line road with steep hill, blind turns and no lighting or turn-arounds. We almost flipped our car due to a very tight turn. Thankfully we were traveling at a rate of less that 10 mph. Air bnb did nothing for us except quote the cancellation policy and advise that the owner refused to refund.

Apparantly we are not the only ones with this experience. BBB website had many similar complaints - more than I could count - and I only went back to 3/14/2024.

Date of experience: March 23, 2024
Albania
31 reviews
6 helpful votes
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Like
March 22, 2024

Airbnb has revolutionized the way I travel. The platform offers a wide range of accommodations, from cozy apartments to luxurious villas, often at a fraction of the cost of traditional hotels. I appreciate the ability to connect directly with hosts and the flexibility to book unique and authentic experiences. Airbnb has become my go-to choice for lodging wherever I go

Date of experience: March 20, 2024
Albania
27 reviews
12 helpful votes
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The best
March 22, 2024

Airbnb is a wonderful way to find accommodation while traveling. I've used their services multiple times and have always been pleased with the selection and quality of offerings.

Date of experience: March 20, 2024
Washington
2 reviews
6 helpful votes
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So disappointed
March 18, 2024

We use Airbnb to reserve a hotel room. Due to border state closure at the time, we had to cancel our reservations. We gave Airbnb 2197 dollars. They have recently returned $1088 to us. We got in touch with them to get our money back and to find out if we could use the money they were still deducting as credit to reserve a hotel for our upcoming vacation.

Date of experience: March 18, 2024
South Africa
11 reviews
3 helpful votes
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If you are a host, then I can tell you that this is a great source of income and now is the time to take advantage of the platform. I have been able to multiply my capital X4 within 6 months of starting.

Date of experience: March 13, 2024