The ‘authentic’ Airbnb debate—thoughts? I used to love Airbnbs for the “local” experience, but lately, I feel like a lot of them are just mini-hotels with zero connection to the place. It’s harder to find those genuinely unique stays. Has anyone else noticed this shift, or do you have a tip for finding the real-deal Airbnbs?

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I’ve noticed a huge drop in the quality vs price ratio. It’s also easy to tell when the place has been “Airbnb’ed” with cheap furnishings that photograph well but deteriorate quickly. I wish Airbnb had a way for us to safely report these situations with evidence

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Yes, the prices are now matching with hotels in the area. I now use hotels more often for vacations because of 1)Airbnb’s that are unique now cost hundreds more per night and 2) Im not charged a wild cleaning fee at a hotel.
I miss old Airbnb, where the options were slim but they were very unique and fun experiences.

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Yes. Prices have gone up and the bnb experience has deteriorated. I used to rely on Airbnb for even a lot of business travel. I rarely think of it anymore. Also the cleaning fees pissed me off last couple of times. I would leave places better than I found them back when I felt like a real guest.

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