That's the complete rundown of our very worst Airbnb experiences. Do you have any Airbnb horror stories of your own? Or has it been a perfect stay every time?
I only had 3 experiences on airbnb and all so far have been very good! But in September we started to live like you doing longer trips. I'm excited and with a lot of anxiety about the unknown!
We had an AirBnB in Colombia that didn’t provide any pots or pans in the kitchen, very slow internet, and only one light bulb in each room! We even got a racist negative comment feedback from the host claiming we are not even Americans because of dark skin color, yet AirBnB didn’t remove that feedback from our profile. Best to say don’t rent from any property that doesn’t have at least ten reviews. These landlords change the addresses of the bad properties, and do bait and switch games to avoid bad reviews from piling up after the tenants are try to report them to AirBnB.
@@sewitseams5632 What an awful experience! We agree on only going with properties that have a good number of very positive reviews. We've learned to be very, very careful!!
@@minimalista7762 I am now, I learned a valuable lesson and photos can be deceiving. Super hosts are the only people I rent from, they all have been professional and great.
As usual, a very honest and informative post. I just wanted to let you know that I leave on July 1st for my first slow travel experience! I'm off to Athens for a month as a sort of "test run" for my retirement. I'm not exactly planning an early retirement (I just turned 63 this month), but had never even imagined the concept of early retirement or slow travel until I stumbled across your channel. Thanks again for all your information. Wish me luck!!
Amazing! We feel very honoured to have introduced you to those two concepts. Your upcoming trip sounds very exciting...a good taster of the slow travel lifestyle. Athens has so much to offer. Have an incredible trip and let us know how it goes!
Great tips! Thanks for sharing the good and the bad. We’re just starting our AirBnB nomad lifestyle we’ve already noticed the “clutter” problem - so many things left from previous tenants (or the owner) that there is little space for our food and clothes!
That's exactly it! The past guests leave all kinds of things and no one ever clears them out. We usually spend an hour or two decluttering. But the trick is to take a photo so that you remember what it looked like before!
I agree that even with the problems, Airbnb is a great way to go. I've had a few problems (as you said, the owners all lived elsewhere & were relying on competent locals to care for their homes), but all were luckily corrected within a few days and didn't detract from the experience.
Absolutely. Even when there are a few less-than-ideal aspects of an Airbnb, we try to stay open minded and flexible and focus on what we're there to do: see the city and enjoy a new destination! 😊
After having a couple host cancellations a few years ago when I first started using AirBnB, I really like to go with superhosts, but that really limits availability. Sometimes it is a nerve-wracking experience. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for the video. We're looking at slow travel in the not so distant future, and all your experiences and tips are taken completely to heart. We are starting by staying a night or two in local, (within our state) Airbnbs and VRBO's to get a sense of just what this video lays out. Through your videos I have definitely learned that flexibility and being able to problem solve on the fly are the traits to have in abundance. :)
Glad it was helpful! It's good to get a trial run close to home. Of course, the real fun happens when you travel to other countries and discover that the things you take for granted in a home (like coffee pots or ovens or central heating!) aren't as common. We're looking forward to hearing how your travels go. 😊
We’ve also experienced the amazing and ehhh sides of Airbnb. Like you, we clean up (which is kind of my thing anyway, I’m a weirdo) and try to focus on the fact that no matter how crappy the place is, we are traveling! Thanks again for another great video!
It's all about that positive mindset! Like you, although we do find it hard to overlook actual grime, we always try to focus on why I'm there to begin...to explore new destinations! 😊
Thank you for the list of Airbnb recommendations! Please add more as you find them! Love your videos. We are embarking on a slow travel life in October- Sarande, Albania is the first stop!
Yes, we'll definitely add our top choices as we go. So great that you're heading to Albania. We'll also be there in October, although staying in Tirana. Saranda should be lovely that time of year.
I've those same issues since I've begun. A disgusting fridge and/or stove is a real turnoff and a repulsive bathroom is where I draw the line and start raising hell.
Thank you for another great video. Informational and honest . This reminds us that slow travel style life is certainly not always rosy and comes with its own challenges .
Recently discovered your channel and its great! I’ve thought about slow travel in retirement (although not full time!) and you have lots of great info and tips!
We can completely identify with your experiences. We travel full time and use Airbnb a ton. It's gotten to the point of me doing Airbnb tours of the places we are staying and then posting them on our Global Geezers youtube channel so others can actually see what the pictures and descriptions don't show you. Safe travels!
I love that you addressed this and it was good to keep your ratio of a couple of great places per one dud. My mom just returned from a $5200 1-month Airbnb in Maui where there were so many cockroaches they were even living in the refrigerator and freezer. Who knew cockroaches could thrive in a freezer?🥶 They did get half their money back and the exterminators were sent out, but that just about made up for the extra dining costs and staying out of the icky condo as much as possible. The other issue I worry about is security. What questions do you ask to make sure doors and windows are as secure as possible or is that where your cute dogs come in?
Ouch! Both buggy and super expensive! Not a great combo. It's great to get the refund but not so nice to have a disrupted vacation. Regarding security, we are definitely mindful of having good working locks on doors and windows and of being based in neighbourhoods that are considered safe. So far we haven't had any concerns. Our dogs are good at raising the alarm if they hear any threats, whether real or imagined! 😂
I call my partner “the Airbnb whisperer” because he usually finds great spots but we’ve had a couple duds, Manchester UK comes to mind, luckily the location was convenient so we just tried to get out and explore more!
That's exactly what we need for our travels...an Airbnb whisperer! Might save us hours digging through guest comments trying to find the perfect place. 😂
@@OurFreedomYears like you noted, priorities also differ between guests and for a short vs long stay, it’s nice that the platform has something for everyone but I agree with you it can be overwhelming, that’s why it’s his job! (then he sends to me for approval!)
Glad you asked! We share all our monthly expenses in our cost of living series, which includes all the countries we visit bit.ly/2IhC47Y We also have a recent video showing just how far $2,500 USD a month goes in popular European cities bit.ly/33RjgXS Hope that helps!
A very true video.. I had a bad experience in an airbnb...inspite of reading good reviews and seeing the pictures..cigarette stubs dirty place...rude host .We just checked into a hotel and gave up on the money spent....the host wouldn't refund anything either
Hello. My US credit card doesnt charge foreign transaction fees. How do I avoid AirBnB from charging me foreign transaction or other fees when booking a place outside US? Thanks🙂
There no longer seems to be a savings by paying in the host's local currency. The total charge is the same regardless of which currency you use in the Airbnb platform.
Wow...I stay in abnb too... I try to leave everything as is where is if possible.. LoL.. yes I have bought things and just left them.. not good carrying steak knives in carryon . hehehe..
So I found a place that looks great, I even checked out the area. I need it for 3 months. I am concerned that I will book it and pay for it in full and maybe I should do just a month at a time. The Problem is that it is in Tampa, Florida and at peak season. If I just do a month I might not find something else. Any advice? Loved the properties you shared, what an exciting life to lead.
If you're booking on Airbnb, you'll be able to cancel your long stay after the first 30 days. So you could book a month, see how you like it and keep or cancel the remaining couple months as you see fit. Good luck with your plans! 😊
Really enjoy your content - thanks for all of the time and effort you clearly put into creating the videos. WRT airbnbs internationally, have you found communication/property instructions to be in English as you've moved around the world?
Glad to hear that you've been enjoying our channel! 😊 Airbnb has very solid automated translating so we've never had to worry about a language barrier. This includes chatting back and forth with hosts who are using a different language.
Great question! We will usually contact the host if there are significant gaps in essentials, like not enough cutlery, plates, pots, sheets, etc or if something isn't functioning properly, like the air conditioner. If there is anything about the apartment that is damaged or unsafe or unlike the photos, we will contact both the host and Airbnb so that we can rely on their customer service to help address the issue and provide any refund as applicable (up to 50% off all the affected nights, as in the case of our Istanbul apartment). Hope that helps!
thank you for the video. Would you say if you looked at the reviews others left and they were good that you found a descent place when you arrived? Trying to figure out ways to make sure what we're heading into is going to be good before we get there, other than using superheats...
We usually find that if all the reviews are positive, the apartment is generally in good shape. However, it's important to look at how long ago the reviews were left and whether there are a lot of reviews or just a small number. There's always some risk when making a booking but certainly you can contact the host and/or Airbnb if anything is wrong with the apartment.
AirBnB reviews are always tricky to sift through since guests don't like leaving bad reviews in fear the host will leave a bad review in return....You have to read between the lines. For example, if a reviewer left a very short review or nothing at all, you can go into their previous stays. If you find that they've left stellar and descriptive reviews for other AirBnB's, then that could be a red flag. If I have any doubts on a place and there isn't much available at the time of booking, I'll book for a few days or even a week and if I like it, arrange for a longer stay. If I don't, I'll look around, but by then, I'm on the ground so I could physically see the places myself. It might take a few days out of my schedule, but if I'm staying for 1-2 months, it's worth it.
You sound like an extremely savvy Airbnb customer! These are all great tips. We definitely try to read between the lines of the guest reviews. And we have discussed many times about checking out places before booking long term. Haven't done it yet but you've inspired us for next time!
@Telluwide You are mistaken. Airbnb reviews are "blind". Neither the host nor the guest can see what the other has written until both reviews are submitted. Reviews may not be edited once both are posted. Therefore, there is no room for retaliatory reviews from either side.
@@JRspeaking That's not true. In fact, I have actually read retaliatory reviews of hosts and guests after one posted about the other....For example, my current host had only one review on AirBnB and it was as a guest in another AirBNB. The review for her was quite negative. She wrote a retaliatory response. So I was indeed a little hesitant on renting from her. Thank God I was already here on the ground, met her in person and saw the place. Needless to say, I took the apartment and things have worked out real well for both of us....
Hi! Enjoying your videos! I have a question about visas. Did you two consider applying for long term visas in a Euro country rather than hopping around bc of Schenchen? Or other options to prolong your Euro stays? Would be curious about the options for Cdns.
Great question! We've certainly discussed long term visas. However, there is usually some requirement to spend an extended amount of time in one country. Since we're still at the beginning of our nomad lifestyle, we're not quite ready to commit to one place for more than a few months. Maybe in a couple years it will be time!
Hey you two! .. I went in search of others with the same idea I came up with and TH-cam took me here! I'm interested in knowing about your journey so have subscribed to your channel. I just turned 66 and will be retiring 1/1/2022. Since my pension will be 1/2 of my income, I will not be able to afford rent in Denver + I wanna get out of the cold climate so I've booked and paid for Airbnb's (with Superhosts) as me and my big dog make our way back to my roots in the deep south. The road trip will begin in March'22 and end in St.Petersburg Fl. Oct 31'22, while I look for permanent housing, or maybe we'll just keep traveling! Are you using Superhosts? Also, I have financial questions. We'll be poor and I fear about our survival on such a low income. I am set for life with $1800 a mo and Medicare that travels with me.. do I need ins for my dog? I have a substantial savings but nothing invested. Do you think we will be ok with $$$ living in longterm Airbnb's? I'd love any advice you can offer regarding my situation. Thanks for vids!
Glad you found us! Welcome to our channel. 😊 Sounds like you have some exciting plans ahead. Regarding insurance for your dog, after having insurance for our previous dog, we decided that it made more financial sense to put a little money aside each month to cover routine health care and any emergencies (instead of giving it to an insurance company). It's great that you have substantial savings but it's also important to make sure that your money is invested in a portfolio that is appropriate to your risk profile. This ensures that it keeps growing and offsets any inflation you might face during your retirement years. Your choice of living in Airbnbs just depends on continuing to find ones that fit with your budget and lifestyle. You might enjoy taking a look at our free course to help with your planning bit.ly/3og0LYq
Thank you. Helpful tips. We're now on our 3rd month long AirBnB stay as we've just started our year long slow travel adventure in Italy. So far it's been (almost) all good but we're bracing ourselves for some hiccups down the road.
Good to hear you haven't encountered any issues yet. We feel like we've gotten a lot better at picking winners...but every so often we still find ourselves in a less than ideal Airbnb 😂
We would love to stay longer in many destinations. But, in the end, it comes down to Visa limitations, particularly the 90-day Schengen Visa. Otherwise the Airbnb hosts are usually happy to have a longer term rental.
I am ashamed of these hosts. They are making money and not providing a good service. I wish Airbnb would suspend listings for the hosts that don’t fix their problems. Or ones that don’t respond.
Hilarious! We do find that the quality of our experience is usually better when we really spend time going through those guest reviews. But sometimes there can be good reviews and you still get a dud!
@@OurFreedomYears Sister girl(s)..... I DID!! I read em heck I'm one of the good reviews for this particular property lol. It was my second visit in a upscale gated community and my car was politely broken into. Yes he was very polite when he got caught. Said he was looking for a charger 🤔in my car🤔 A STRANGER... 😂 Feel my pain it was my bday weekend lol
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That's the complete rundown of our very worst Airbnb experiences. Do you have any Airbnb horror stories of your own? Or has it been a perfect stay every time?
I only had 3 experiences on airbnb and all so far have been very good! But in September we started to live like you doing longer trips. I'm excited and with a lot of anxiety about the unknown!
We had an AirBnB in Colombia that didn’t provide any pots or pans in the kitchen, very slow internet, and only one light bulb in each room! We even got a racist negative comment feedback from the host claiming we are not even Americans because of dark skin color, yet AirBnB didn’t remove that feedback from our profile. Best to say don’t rent from any property that doesn’t have at least ten reviews. These landlords change the addresses of the bad properties, and do bait and switch games to avoid bad reviews from piling up after the tenants are try to report them to AirBnB.
@@sewitseams5632 What an awful experience! We agree on only going with properties that have a good number of very positive reviews. We've learned to be very, very careful!!
Are you using Superhosts only? That's what I do. I agree without the detailed reviews that are recent, it'd be difficult to know what you're getting.
@@minimalista7762 I am now, I learned a valuable lesson and photos can be deceiving. Super hosts are the only people I rent from, they all have been professional and great.
As usual, a very honest and informative post. I just wanted to let you know that I leave on July 1st for my first slow travel experience! I'm off to Athens for a month as a sort of "test run" for my retirement. I'm not exactly planning an early retirement (I just turned 63 this month), but had never even imagined the concept of early retirement or slow travel until I stumbled across your channel. Thanks again for all your information. Wish me luck!!
Amazing! We feel very honoured to have introduced you to those two concepts. Your upcoming trip sounds very exciting...a good taster of the slow travel lifestyle. Athens has so much to offer. Have an incredible trip and let us know how it goes!
Great tips! Thanks for sharing the good and the bad. We’re just starting our AirBnB nomad lifestyle we’ve already noticed the “clutter” problem - so many things left from previous tenants (or the owner) that there is little space for our food and clothes!
That's exactly it! The past guests leave all kinds of things and no one ever clears them out. We usually spend an hour or two decluttering. But the trick is to take a photo so that you remember what it looked like before!
I agree that even with the problems, Airbnb is a great way to go. I've had a few problems (as you said, the owners all lived elsewhere & were relying on competent locals to care for their homes), but all were luckily corrected within a few days and didn't detract from the experience.
Absolutely. Even when there are a few less-than-ideal aspects of an Airbnb, we try to stay open minded and flexible and focus on what we're there to do: see the city and enjoy a new destination! 😊
After having a couple host cancellations a few years ago when I first started using AirBnB, I really like to go with superhosts, but that really limits availability. Sometimes it is a nerve-wracking experience. Thanks for sharing!
We haven't had a host cancellation yet, thankfully. I'm sure that would just send our plans into a tailspin!
Superhosts do not cancel on ya. That's what I learned from one of them.
Thank you so much for the video. We're looking at slow travel in the not so distant future, and all your experiences and tips are taken completely to heart. We are starting by staying a night or two in local, (within our state) Airbnbs and VRBO's to get a sense of just what this video lays out. Through your videos I have definitely learned that flexibility and being able to problem solve on the fly are the traits to have in abundance. :)
Glad it was helpful! It's good to get a trial run close to home. Of course, the real fun happens when you travel to other countries and discover that the things you take for granted in a home (like coffee pots or ovens or central heating!) aren't as common. We're looking forward to hearing how your travels go. 😊
I really enjoyed this video...Ive been a Property Manager for many years and I still cannot believe peoples' interpretation of clean 🤣🤣
Apparently "clean" is a very subjective concept! 😂
This was really helpful, thank you!
Glad to hear you found it helpful! 😊
We’ve also experienced the amazing and ehhh sides of Airbnb. Like you, we clean up (which is kind of my thing anyway, I’m a weirdo) and try to focus on the fact that no matter how crappy the place is, we are traveling! Thanks again for another great video!
It's all about that positive mindset! Like you, although we do find it hard to overlook actual grime, we always try to focus on why I'm there to begin...to explore new destinations! 😊
Thanks for keeping it real y’all. Another great video!
Our pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it! 😊
I stay in AirBnBs for 4-6 months in the year but i do not cook. I just eat out every meal 😆
Nice!
Thank you for the list of Airbnb recommendations! Please add more as you find them! Love your videos. We are embarking on a slow travel life in October- Sarande, Albania is the first stop!
Yes, we'll definitely add our top choices as we go. So great that you're heading to Albania. We'll also be there in October, although staying in Tirana. Saranda should be lovely that time of year.
I've those same issues since I've begun. A disgusting fridge and/or stove is a real turnoff and a repulsive bathroom is where I draw the line and start raising hell.
Absolutely! Cleanliness is just so crucial in an Airbnb
Thank you for another great video. Informational and honest . This reminds us that slow travel style life is certainly not always rosy and comes with its own challenges .
It sure does! But the payoff of being in new destinations is pretty great. So we can put up with a dud Airbnb every so often (just not too often!).
Recently discovered your channel and its great! I’ve thought about slow travel in retirement (although not full time!) and you have lots of great info and tips!
Thanks for finding us and welcome to the channel! Glad to hear you find our tips to be helpful. 😊
Thank you so much for this reality check. I have always wonder less optimal side of Aibnbs. I enjoy all your videos.
So great to hear! Thanks for being part of the community. 😊
I was considering relocating for work in this manner. Just long term airbnbs or other housing options
Good luck with your planning! It's an exciting lifestyle.
Great vídeo! But I wish there was more pictures and vídeos of the bad conditions 😄
Next time! We typically always show our Airbnbs in the best light but I think that everyone really wants to know the bad as well as the good.
Lol Wow. Thanks for the inside scoop. Thinking of AirBnB this way is really ahead of the game.
And we have more content about our AIrbnb misadventures! You can check it out here bit.ly/3sw4XoL
We can completely identify with your experiences. We travel full time and use Airbnb a ton. It's gotten to the point of me doing Airbnb tours of the places we are staying and then posting them on our Global Geezers youtube channel so others can actually see what the pictures and descriptions don't show you. Safe travels!
Nice TH-cam channel! You guys have been doing some great travel, despite the pandemic. Looks like you had a fun time in Mexico.
I love that you addressed this and it was good to keep your ratio of a couple of great places per one dud. My mom just returned from a $5200 1-month Airbnb in Maui where there were so many cockroaches they were even living in the refrigerator and freezer. Who knew cockroaches could thrive in a freezer?🥶 They did get half their money back and the exterminators were sent out, but that just about made up for the extra dining costs and staying out of the icky condo as much as possible. The other issue I worry about is security. What questions do you ask to make sure doors and windows are as secure as possible or is that where your cute dogs come in?
Ouch! Both buggy and super expensive! Not a great combo. It's great to get the refund but not so nice to have a disrupted vacation.
Regarding security, we are definitely mindful of having good working locks on doors and windows and of being based in neighbourhoods that are considered safe. So far we haven't had any concerns. Our dogs are good at raising the alarm if they hear any threats, whether real or imagined! 😂
another great informative video!
Thanks! It's a slice of reality about life on the road. 😊
I call my partner “the Airbnb whisperer” because he usually finds great spots but we’ve had a couple duds, Manchester UK comes to mind, luckily the location was convenient so we just tried to get out and explore more!
That's exactly what we need for our travels...an Airbnb whisperer! Might save us hours digging through guest comments trying to find the perfect place. 😂
@@OurFreedomYears like you noted, priorities also differ between guests and for a short vs long stay, it’s nice that the platform has something for everyone but I agree with you it can be overwhelming, that’s why it’s his job! (then he sends to me for approval!)
@@Nosilla928 Sounds like a great team effort!
So if you're spending $1400 just for accommodation, what are your overall total expenses, 3K?
Glad you asked! We share all our monthly expenses in our cost of living series, which includes all the countries we visit bit.ly/2IhC47Y We also have a recent video showing just how far $2,500 USD a month goes in popular European cities bit.ly/33RjgXS Hope that helps!
A very true video.. I had a bad experience in an airbnb...inspite of reading good reviews and seeing the pictures..cigarette stubs dirty place...rude host .We just checked into a hotel and gave up on the money spent....the host wouldn't refund anything either
Terrible! Next time consider getting in touch with Airbnb as they will take responsibility for any refund or booking you into another place.
Hello. My US credit card doesnt charge foreign transaction fees. How do I avoid AirBnB from charging me foreign transaction or other fees when booking a place outside US? Thanks🙂
There no longer seems to be a savings by paying in the host's local currency. The total charge is the same regardless of which currency you use in the Airbnb platform.
Wow...I stay in abnb too...
I try to leave everything as is where is if possible.. LoL.. yes I have bought things and just left them.. not good carrying steak knives in carryon . hehehe..
Certainly knives in the carry on can be a bit of an issue! 😂
So how about letting us know the good airbnb details where you have stayed so that we can stay there too ? Unless it is too much to ask for !
Happy to share...here's the list of all our favourite Airbnbs bit.ly/3pCH8Zu
Thank you soooo much
So I found a place that looks great, I even checked out the area. I need it for 3 months. I am concerned that I will book it and pay for it in full and maybe I should do just a month at a time. The Problem is that it is in Tampa, Florida and at peak season. If I just do a month I might not find something else. Any advice? Loved the properties you shared, what an exciting life to lead.
If you're booking on Airbnb, you'll be able to cancel your long stay after the first 30 days. So you could book a month, see how you like it and keep or cancel the remaining couple months as you see fit. Good luck with your plans! 😊
Really enjoy your content - thanks for all of the time and effort you clearly put into creating the videos. WRT airbnbs internationally, have you found communication/property instructions to be in English as you've moved around the world?
Glad to hear that you've been enjoying our channel! 😊 Airbnb has very solid automated translating so we've never had to worry about a language barrier. This includes chatting back and forth with hosts who are using a different language.
@@OurFreedomYears How cool is that! Thanks for the scoop.
How do you decide which issues to contact the host and which ones you live with or resolve on your own?
Great question! We will usually contact the host if there are significant gaps in essentials, like not enough cutlery, plates, pots, sheets, etc or if something isn't functioning properly, like the air conditioner. If there is anything about the apartment that is damaged or unsafe or unlike the photos, we will contact both the host and Airbnb so that we can rely on their customer service to help address the issue and provide any refund as applicable (up to 50% off all the affected nights, as in the case of our Istanbul apartment). Hope that helps!
Great video! How do you guys travel internationally with your dogs? Do you leave them behind? Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it! Our dogs get to come with us everywhere we go. Here's a video that explains how we travel with them bit.ly/3qdX6ta
thank you for the video. Would you say if you looked at the reviews others left and they were good that you found a descent place when you arrived? Trying to figure out ways to make sure what we're heading into is going to be good before we get there, other than using superheats...
We usually find that if all the reviews are positive, the apartment is generally in good shape. However, it's important to look at how long ago the reviews were left and whether there are a lot of reviews or just a small number. There's always some risk when making a booking but certainly you can contact the host and/or Airbnb if anything is wrong with the apartment.
AirBnB reviews are always tricky to sift through since guests don't like leaving bad reviews in fear the host will leave a bad review in return....You have to read between the lines.
For example, if a reviewer left a very short review or nothing at all, you can go into their previous stays. If you find that they've left stellar and descriptive reviews for other AirBnB's, then that could be a red flag.
If I have any doubts on a place and there isn't much available at the time of booking, I'll book for a few days or even a week and if I like it, arrange for a longer stay. If I don't, I'll look around, but by then, I'm on the ground so I could physically see the places myself. It might take a few days out of my schedule, but if I'm staying for 1-2 months, it's worth it.
You sound like an extremely savvy Airbnb customer! These are all great tips. We definitely try to read between the lines of the guest reviews. And we have discussed many times about checking out places before booking long term. Haven't done it yet but you've inspired us for next time!
@Telluwide You are mistaken. Airbnb reviews are "blind". Neither the host nor the guest can see what the other has written until both reviews are submitted. Reviews may not be edited once both are posted. Therefore, there is no room for retaliatory reviews from either side.
@@JRspeaking That's not true. In fact, I have actually read retaliatory reviews of hosts and guests after one posted about the other....For example, my current host had only one review on AirBnB and it was as a guest in another AirBNB. The review for her was quite negative. She wrote a retaliatory response. So I was indeed a little hesitant on renting from her. Thank God I was already here on the ground, met her in person and saw the place. Needless to say, I took the apartment and things have worked out real well for both of us....
@@Telluwide You are able to write a RESPONSE to the review. You are not able to go back and change your original review of them.
Boutique hotels is totally me.
Me too! But can't afford to live in a boutique hotel 100% of the time. 😂
Hi! Enjoying your videos! I have a question about visas. Did you two consider applying for long term visas in a Euro country rather than hopping around bc of Schenchen? Or other options to prolong your Euro stays? Would be curious about the options for Cdns.
Great question! We've certainly discussed long term visas. However, there is usually some requirement to spend an extended amount of time in one country. Since we're still at the beginning of our nomad lifestyle, we're not quite ready to commit to one place for more than a few months. Maybe in a couple years it will be time!
Do you keep a running list of your vouched-for spots for subscription?
Great question! Here's the list of our favourite Airbnbs from around the world bit.ly/3pCH8Zu
@@OurFreedomYears Thank you so much!!
Hey you two! .. I went in search of others with the same idea I came up with and TH-cam took me here! I'm interested in knowing about your journey so have subscribed to your channel.
I just turned 66 and will be retiring 1/1/2022. Since my pension will be 1/2 of my income, I will not be able to afford rent in Denver + I wanna get out of the cold climate so I've booked and paid for Airbnb's (with Superhosts) as me and my big dog make our way back to my roots in the deep south. The road trip will begin in March'22 and end in St.Petersburg Fl. Oct 31'22, while I look for permanent housing, or maybe we'll just keep traveling! Are you using Superhosts?
Also, I have financial questions. We'll be poor and I fear about our survival on such a low income. I am set for life with $1800 a mo and Medicare that travels with me.. do I need ins for my dog? I have a substantial savings but nothing invested. Do you think we will be ok with $$$ living in longterm Airbnb's? I'd love any advice you can offer regarding my situation. Thanks for vids!
Glad you found us! Welcome to our channel. 😊 Sounds like you have some exciting plans ahead. Regarding insurance for your dog, after having insurance for our previous dog, we decided that it made more financial sense to put a little money aside each month to cover routine health care and any emergencies (instead of giving it to an insurance company).
It's great that you have substantial savings but it's also important to make sure that your money is invested in a portfolio that is appropriate to your risk profile. This ensures that it keeps growing and offsets any inflation you might face during your retirement years. Your choice of living in Airbnbs just depends on continuing to find ones that fit with your budget and lifestyle. You might enjoy taking a look at our free course to help with your planning bit.ly/3og0LYq
Thank you. Helpful tips. We're now on our 3rd month long AirBnB stay as we've just started our year long slow travel adventure in Italy. So far it's been (almost) all good but we're bracing ourselves for some hiccups down the road.
Good to hear you haven't encountered any issues yet. We feel like we've gotten a lot better at picking winners...but every so often we still find ourselves in a less than ideal Airbnb 😂
Dangers of not having one's own place! Maybe staying even longer may help to keep a good place. What are the restrictions on that?
We would love to stay longer in many destinations. But, in the end, it comes down to Visa limitations, particularly the 90-day Schengen Visa. Otherwise the Airbnb hosts are usually happy to have a longer term rental.
I am ashamed of these hosts. They are making money and not providing a good service. I wish Airbnb would suspend listings for the hosts that don’t fix their problems. Or ones that don’t respond.
Indeed! We find it pretty frustrating when apartments aren't well maintained. Fortunately the good experiences far outweigh the bad.
Live you guys HATE Airbnb.. nothing but bad experiences. Then again the common denominator is me sooooo..... Lol
Hilarious! We do find that the quality of our experience is usually better when we really spend time going through those guest reviews. But sometimes there can be good reviews and you still get a dud!
@@OurFreedomYears Sister girl(s)..... I DID!! I read em heck I'm one of the good reviews for this particular property lol. It was my second visit in a upscale gated community and my car was politely broken into. Yes he was very polite when he got caught. Said he was looking for a charger 🤔in my car🤔 A STRANGER... 😂 Feel my pain it was my bday weekend lol
@@dominiquejenkins5495 Yikes! That sounds like a once-in-a-lifetime bad combo. Hopefully your future Airbnb stay will be a lot better.
That lady talks and moves her head and body like generic news anchor
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This is too scripted.
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