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[–] MadBob@feddit.nl 7 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

I've used one once by accident (booked through a different website) and it was just someone's spare room, which I found pleasant. Then they charged me for a beer that evening and breakfast the following morning, which I found bizarre. I mean it makes sense but it felt odd.

[–] Patches@sh.itjust.works 10 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

Like did you drink a beer, and eat breakfast?

Was it like "Hey do you want a beer?" Or like... How does that even work? I've never interacted with any of the Hosts at an AirBnB - they never seem to be home, and they clearly go out of the way to avoid me.

[–] MadBob@feddit.nl 2 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

They sent me a menu when they confirmed the booking and asked me if I wanted anything when I was there. They'd bought in soy milk I think it was because I'd asked if they had a vegan option, which was nice enough of them. I suppose these must've been the exception rather than the rule then.