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I don't use AirBnB for a lot of reasons, and he lists a few I agree with. Just like renting a place on craigslist the motto seems to be buyer beware. I'd rather just avoid any issues, spend more $ if need be, and stay in a hotel.

I never got the "BnB" part anyway. Isn't it just B, for Bed. Where does the breakfast come in?

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Many of the times I've used AirBnB, there was a (very basic) breakfast, or the materials for a basic breakfast, provided. Ex: One place had backyard chickens and an herb garden, and you were welcome to forage for eggs and use herbs from the backyard to make yourself breakfast. Other times, there was bulk granola and milk provided.

Hey, that's something. I'd take it gladly over nothing. I was honestly curious if any of them came with a breakfast made by the host, which in some places might be worth staying for just to enjoy! If my grandmother was alive, staying with her would be worth it just for the morning meal :)

I think it's for "historical reasons" - I remember a PG article mentioning that they used to think the "breakfast" part was vital, but based on the feedback they got from users they realised that most of them didn't care about that.

After this, likewise. I've just booked a hotel in NYC instead, I want to relax on my trip, and not think about these issues and have peace of mind, so I can focus on the reason why I am traveling at first place.

It's a shame you have arrived at this opinion. I couldn't work out if you'd actually tried AirBnB from the tone of your post, or just don't like the sound of the idea.

I'll say, from my experience, you're missing out on some exciting, beautiful and really great places to stay. Its not for everyone though, some people do enjoy the predictable, bland, plastic appeal of a hotel room.

Personally, I find hotels great for last minute plans, AirBnB doesn't do last minute unfortunately.

I think you're staying at the wrong hotels my friend. A lot of the ones I've stayed at in were far from plastic or bland. But I tend to spend a lot of $ when staying somewhere and usually choose 4 star hotels. A lot of those were "trendy" style hotels with very cool decor. Others were just plain luxurious. As for predictable? Yes, I like predictable when I'm sleeping in a strange bed ;)

I've never used AirBnB, the concept doesn't appeal to me anymore than a typical vacation rental I can find on craigslist. Maybe for a month long rental in a beach rental, but a weekend stay in Brooklyn isn't something I'm trying to do in a stranger's home. Not ruling it out completely, just skeptical.

Historical artifact.

Also, instead of Air BedAndBreakfast, the name is really airbed and breakfast, but they have expanded beyond airbeds.

http://techcrunch.com/2008/08/11/airbed-and-breakfast-takes-...

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