Red Badger
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So, we're in Airbnb #4 in our 3 week slog through parts of Europe. We stuck to highly rated, medium to high volume properties with specific amenities (elevator and washing machine). Where possible, we also chose super host locations.
We're in property #4 as our trip winds down. Just awesome stays!
We've done several US stays, but I was a little nervous with four different properties in four countries. We didn't go cheap - whole apartments on the rivers with awesome views, etc.
For about the same money, we get a small European hotel with nothing but a kettle for instant coffee. At our Airbnb's, full kitchen, multiple rooms, commanding views of some of Europe's finest rivers. Throw in terraces, balconies, and huge spaces, and we've made the commitment to avoid hotels wherever and whenever.
We don't care to eat out except for lunch (when we're doing stuff), and enjoy cooking breakfast and dinner most nights (a few targeted dinners out). At our stay in London, there was a small working farm next to our apartment, where we could buy most everything to make a meal (and we did). Being in the kitchen together is quality time for us - maybe not so for others....
Did same with taxi's a few years back. Uber and Lyft whenever possible.
We are fans of disruptive businesses - where needed. Lodging and ground transportation fit that criteria nicely.
Anyway, just wanted to report that we enjoyed our Airbnb experience here in Europe. As a former road warrior, it is so much nicer than a hotel (unless you are into a single room, 3 meals out or room service, and that great hotel food).
YMMV!
We're in property #4 as our trip winds down. Just awesome stays!
We've done several US stays, but I was a little nervous with four different properties in four countries. We didn't go cheap - whole apartments on the rivers with awesome views, etc.
For about the same money, we get a small European hotel with nothing but a kettle for instant coffee. At our Airbnb's, full kitchen, multiple rooms, commanding views of some of Europe's finest rivers. Throw in terraces, balconies, and huge spaces, and we've made the commitment to avoid hotels wherever and whenever.
We don't care to eat out except for lunch (when we're doing stuff), and enjoy cooking breakfast and dinner most nights (a few targeted dinners out). At our stay in London, there was a small working farm next to our apartment, where we could buy most everything to make a meal (and we did). Being in the kitchen together is quality time for us - maybe not so for others....
Did same with taxi's a few years back. Uber and Lyft whenever possible.
We are fans of disruptive businesses - where needed. Lodging and ground transportation fit that criteria nicely.
Anyway, just wanted to report that we enjoyed our Airbnb experience here in Europe. As a former road warrior, it is so much nicer than a hotel (unless you are into a single room, 3 meals out or room service, and that great hotel food).
YMMV!