Any alternatives to AirB&B?

[150class]

Just asking because these "cleaning and service" fees are insane. We use to use airb&b all the time but the last 2 years or so I guess people are taking advantage the the "cleaning and service" fees to pocket more money? Been looking to book for a upcoming trip and 70-80% of the comes are charging room fees, for example, around 150$ per night and then a cleaning fee of 150-200$ and service fee of another 75$. So the trip is advertised for 300$ plus HOT but then checkout price turns into 600$+!

So just curious if anyone has found any newer alternatives (VRBO seems to be similar pricing/set up and lots of the same places are on both apps) or if its back to using hotels. Also, for those that own AirB&B's, do you guys get to pocket all the fee's or how does that work? (curiosity question)

[KEGLEG]

VRBO pockets the fees. As an owner I only pocket the nightly rate, tax and cleaning fee. I along with other owners offer bookings outside of the website to save the guest money


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[150class]

VRBO pockets the fees. As an owner I only pocket the nightly rate, tax and cleaning fee. I along with other owners offer bookings outside of the website to save the guest money


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Best way to communicate with a owner for this? I have no problem with the nightly rate but the other stuff doubling the entire cost is what kills me. Heck I would even pay a 30-50$ nightly fee but holy cow 200$ is crazy. Obviously it comes down to their house their price.

Appreciate the info.

[SmTx]

All the folks I know that were big on airbnb have gone back to hotels for this same reason.

No crazy cleaning fees + bad reviews when you don't leave the house spotless.

[KEGLEG]

Some will slide their email or phone number in the description or pictures.
VRBO and probably Airbnb block any sort of messages between owner and potential guests that contain a phone number or email. The software scans for certain keywords in the messages.


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[Voodoo]

I went back to hotels, cabins, and other things…no AirBS !

I also use taxi cabs again instead of uber crap

[KEGLEG]

150class what area are you looking at?


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[TX03RUBI]

I used to use Airbnb a ton. Not so much these days. It’s only beneficial when we have a large group or extended stay anymore. Doesn’t make sense to pay all $200+ in fees on top of the rate for a 1-2 night stay.

[Voodoo]

I went on a trip to Tonopah Nevada to bury one of the kin folk, the newest trailer in the town of trailers was about a 1960 model. Some of those rat traps were on AirBS. I stayed at this hotel for $160 per night and its five stars. What the hotel is doing in this place, I do not know.

https://www.belvadahotel.com/

https://www.tonopahnevada.com/

I also had a bad abdominal situation that was cured by God and 5 ounces of magnesium citrate mixed with two ounces of tequila.

What a bunghole that place was !

[KEGLEG]

Hotels will always have their place. But vacation rental homes offer multi family accommodations with outdoor living spaces and full kitchens, etc. everyone is looking for something different


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[150class]

150class what area are you looking at?


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Bozeman and surrounding area

[KEGLEG]

Bozeman and surrounding area

Keep in mind not every city or state is the same. I’m hearing certain cities imposing their own hotel tax and it’s effecting fees.


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[friscopaint]

I've pretty much decided most airbnb we look at only make sense if staying a week due to the fees. Just looked at Fayetville for Univ of Arkansas game and no way I was paying that for 3 nights, hotels were much better deal for short stay.

[3rdCoastHunter]

Airbnb can suck eggs

[150class]

Keep in mind not every city or state is the same. I’m hearing certain cities imposing their own hotel tax and it’s effecting fees.


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I work with HOT taxes and I don’t believe they can legally charge more the 17-18% anywhere. No idea on the service fee stuff though.