I need to book a house in Santa Fe for 7 or 8 of us. Having never used Airbnb before are there any tips you have or red flags to keep an eye out for? There seems to be plenty of options.
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Red Mosquito
Formerly RLB the Scrapple Boy
Check cancellation policy too, some are 48 hours and some are closer to arrival date.
I don't think I've ever had a bad AirBnB experience. I've stayed at shitty ones and really nice ones, but all have been clear about what I was getting when booking them.
Basically look at reviews. High review stars, plus browse the reviews. People may leave good reviews but give you hints to issues like "Great place, clean, easy to find. Train kept us up all night so if you're a light sleeper bring earplugs." Etc.
Basically look at reviews. High review stars, plus browse the reviews. People may leave good reviews but give you hints to issues like "Great place, clean, easy to find. Train kept us up all night so if you're a light sleeper bring earplugs." Etc.
Agree on reading the reviews. And even the descriptions. Often times they will say what the issues are. Taking the point from @Santapez the listing might say, "A train lovers dream!"
We had this happen in Rutland once as the place was over a bar. We got to sleep after 2am every night. Fun, but they did spell it out in the listing. I just missed it.
Also, I would make sure it has a good number of reviews. If it has 2 reviews, it's going to be new & unknown. OTOH, newer places will be cheaper. But you gamble.
We had this happen in Rutland once as the place was over a bar. We got to sleep after 2am every night. Fun, but they did spell it out in the listing. I just missed it.
Also, I would make sure it has a good number of reviews. If it has 2 reviews, it's going to be new & unknown. OTOH, newer places will be cheaper. But you gamble.
tonyride
Don't piss off the red guy
Check all the fees (host, booking, etc.) because they vary and look at the final cost. The posted "per night" price doesn't include the fees and some are just ridiculous. I've used both Airbnb and VRBO and I tend to search both when I go on a trip since not all properties are listed on both sites. So far I've had positive experiences with both. Of course check the reviews.
They changed this a bit recently to show the true price after fees. It was pretty ridiculous as you had to really dig into the pricing of each place as they'd often have a lower price but high cleaning fee for one place, vs just a higher but lower overall price.
Also need to look out for any sort of "resort" that is on their or Expedia that charges a daily resort fee or parking fees. Easy to miss that. Often those "resorts" are just hotels with resort in the name and a nicer pool but slam you with a daily fee. If it's a city or busy area parking may not be available or be an added fee.
My sister really likes one particular house. It's run by a superhost but only has one review because it's new. He only shows 7 reviews total for his other property. Not sure what the "superhost" brings to the table in this situation.
These are all single large homes. No resorts or attached units.
Red Mosquito
Formerly RLB the Scrapple Boy
Just make sure you’re renting the entire home. In theory you can be renting just part of it, and the owner plans to sleep in your bedroom closet at night.
Send a link. I have rented something along the lines of 50-100 places. I can give it a look-see and give you my opinion.
I would have no issue at all staying there. Seems like a decent place and the 1 review does appear to be legit. Same guy reviewed a house in Texas so I don't think he's a sock puppet.
Many people do not leave reviews so it's not always an indication. He's only been on a year but it seems fine to me.
qclabrat
Well-Known Member
Check with the owner if it's cross listed elsewhere like VRBO. Family rentals are more popular on VRBO which seems like good match for your needs.
Hair Face
Well-Known Member
I haven't stayed in as many as the others posting here but have always had good experiences and clear expectations of my accommodations based on the listing and reviews.
Your sister has good taste. At that price, I'd book that place without hesitation.
For whatever reason it works out to be a few hundred dollars more on VRBO.
Place looks great, I've been using Airbnb, VRBO for a long time. Maybe 50-75 trips, probably more. I only had one bad experience in Stowe, VT. But I think that was on Stowe Reality.
For less than $75/night per person, how can you go wrong?
Turbotrix
Well-Known Member
I agree with all of the comments, two in particular...
Always check the "all-in" number. That property in particular has over $500 in taxes. Click Reserve so you can see the final price. VRBO and Air B&B have differing final costs that may not be revealed until you're about to book.
Check the cancellation policy. Some have none, other have a full refunds a few days prior, some have less of a return as you get closer to travel.
If you're ever traveling for a bike trip, a garage is a huge win for ongoing maintenance throughout the stay
Always check the "all-in" number. That property in particular has over $500 in taxes. Click Reserve so you can see the final price. VRBO and Air B&B have differing final costs that may not be revealed until you're about to book.
Check the cancellation policy. Some have none, other have a full refunds a few days prior, some have less of a return as you get closer to travel.
If you're ever traveling for a bike trip, a garage is a huge win for ongoing maintenance throughout the stay
Get a 2 bedroom and let everybody else sleep on bunkbeds or couches!