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Airbnb doesn't have customer's interest at heart. It's a company that allow greedy property owners like Maurick in Nashville Tennessee to thrive on helpless customers hard earned money.

I paid $628.92 usd on November 6 to check in on Nov 26 and canceled on Nov 13 due to an unforseen circumstance. Airbnb and Maurick only refunded me $18.25.

Airbnb told that it's only Maurick that can order them to release full refund. Meanwhile, Maurick said I should talk to Airbnb just to buy time for himself. I begged the heartless Maurick to have mercy for a full refund but he declined and said he's upholding his refund policy.

Its so sad that a company like Airbnb encourages and empowers greeds like Maurick.

Please if you love yourself, avoid Maurick property in Nashville Tennessee. I wish I had reserved an hotel accommodation.

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User's recommendation: Never book many nights or long term with Airbnb. They'll only refund 2% if you have to cancel your bookings

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Host had AirBNB cancel on me because host wanted to raise prices

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Updated by user Oct 04, 2023

It seems that AirBNB does not abide by its own policies. After some back and forth, AirBNB has done nothing to prevent the host from inflating prices after accepting my booking and offered me a $200 coupon, which I did not accept. I will never use AirBNB.

Original review Sep 27, 2023
On 9-25-23, I booked and paid for the rental of a property through AirBNB. I communicated with the host and everything was set.
After I went to bed late yesterday, 9-26-23, notification was sent via AirBNB that the reservation was canceled and that a refund was being processed.

I woke up to this message and contacted the host, who indicated that AirBNB actually canceled and they didn't know why. Literally moments later, I received notification from AirBNB that my identify had not been verified, and so I went through the verification process. Thinking this is why they canceled - although, since payment had been received already, it made no sense to me - I then went to book the same property again. The price of the property had significantly increased - from $2,697.20 (including travel insurance) to $5,621.31!

I again reached out to the host, who indicated that AirBNB controlled the pricing.
I researched AirBNB policies and discovered that the identification verification process occurs at check-out, upon request by the host. This did not happen. AirBNB policy also specifies that, if a host chooses to change a rental rate after a booking has been made, he/she may do so only upon making a request of the guest. If the guest does not agree to the fee change, then the original pricing stands.
I then called AirBNB this morning.

They indicated that the host actually requested the cancelation and that they need to investigate the reason for the request. They offered to contact the host and request the original rate be honored as a "special rate." They also offered to find similar properties for me; however, I have searched the site and no other properties meet our requirements. (AirBNB did send me some other options and, as expected, they do not meet the same requirements of our reserved property, including the need for three full bathrooms.)
As the property is still listed as available for my specific dates, except at a much higher rate, it is patently obvious that the host noted our visit would coincide with Thanksgiving and decided to raise the rate. While I understand that rate fluctuations occur, this flies in the face of the AirBNB policy, which AirBNB itself is not honoring, and is unfair once booking and payment had been made.

I told AirBNB I expected to be able to rent the property that was canceled at the original agreed-upon rate.

It seems that wasn't an option. It's a good thing we didn't purchase airline tickets to get there!!!
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Pros:
  • Easy to view many properties
Cons:
  • Airbnb does not uphold its own policies
  • Airbnb allowed an owner to cancel for no justifiable reason

Preferred solution: I would like the price that I paid for the rental to be honored.

User's recommendation: Don't use AirBNB

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Guest

I found my dealings with the company a colossal waste of time and moved on elsewhere. Some reps were very nice, but they don't know what they don't know.

The reviews on this site and elsewhere provide the themes needed for potential guests. Too bad for the hosts because the company that is supposed to bring them business denies them instead.

airbnb is a sales prevention department, and depart I did. airbnb - get a clue!

Anonymous
map-marker Pryluky, Chernihivska Oblast

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Код бронирования:

HMSQ4AE33Z Объекта бронирования - не существует. Человек выдающий себя за хозяина жилья - мошенник.

Прошу вернуть деньги и моральную компенсировать травмы полученные в поездке. Прошу вернуть суммы за такси, проживание в экстренно найденных местах, испорченную поездку. Прошу принять меры по отношению к мошенникам.

Booking code: HMSQ4AE33Z The booking object does not exist. A person posing as a home owner is a scammer.

I ask for a refund and moral compensation for the injuries received during the trip.

I ask you to return the amounts for the taxi, accommodation in urgently found places, and a ruined trip. Please take action against scammers.

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Anonymous
map-marker Chicago, Illinois

Disgusting flop house

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Dirty. Noisy. Rude. Those are the guests. Unreliable host. Rude, short. What is this cleaning fee? Filth. Disgusting filth.
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User's recommendation: Stay in a hotel for the love of God.

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Report dishonest pricing model

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Host is charging $300 per person, per night. So my stay is $14,000 more than I agreed to pay. In addition the cleaning fee of $500 was not displayed.
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Loss:
$3594
Cons:
  • Dishonesty

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Do not use this host

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I used Airbnb services and lost $700

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Updated by user Jun 15, 2023

I would prefer not. Considering they will perform limited duties in supporting guests.

Original review Jun 14, 2023
I chose an Airbnb rental for Talore property in May 2023. Upon entering the rental space, my guest and I were greeted by a large dead cockroach in the hallway.

My guest was not comfortable with knowing the unit possibly has a pest problem. It would affect purchasing any food, or even luggage susceptible to the vermin. After logging the issue for refund (full or partial), sending video and photos, Airbnb informed me there was nothing they could do as vermin is not an applicable reason for a refund. The host later replied, its just 1.

This would indicate they know theres a possible issue and are willing to subject guests to this environment.

Nonetheless, I was unable to receive any benefit aside from $8. Worst experience I've ever been subjected to on a vacation.
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Loss:
$690
Pros:
  • More space by booking a property
Cons:
  • Subjected to variable hosts
  • Airbnb will not support the same as a hotel

Preferred solution: Full refund

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Guest

Thanks for sharing your experience. We were looking for a place also for vacation.

Not taking this route now. They have the upper hand on fraud.

Sorry that you lost your money on this situation.. thank you, Shannon Marks

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Mislead

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Hello Airbnb did a cancellation on June 28,2023 because I had an unruly guest who destroyed my home and stole from it in 8 days. My accounts states no refund however Jackie from Airbnb issued a refund to guest stating it was a courtesy from Airbnb and that I was not penalized for it.

On 7/20/23 once again Sanjana stated that Airbnb paid Stephanie cancellation fee and that it didnt affect my account but as I look at my account it states that upcoming payment june 30 -$1083 also july 6 -$102 and july 11 $832.

I still have not received any of those payments still but according to Sanjana telephone representative my account is not and the negative and that I have been paid. Where did the payment go

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Loss:
$1906
Cons:
  • Does not protect host

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: My recommendation for future host is to be careful and record everything conversation with Airbnb they do a lot of misleading

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You deserve it micro slum lord.

Anitria s

My kids don't have a Christmas because they took their money for the Airbnb and we stranded in La until Tuesday

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Original review Dec 23, 2023
Got the Airbnb they took the money off my card then they close my account and cancel the Airbnb Christmas is on the 25th me and my kids are stuck in Los Angeles until the 26th but nowhere to go they said it'll take 10 to 15 business days to give me my money back it was $1,000 79.55
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Loss:
$107955
Pros:
  • Approve me for the room and took my money
Cons:
  • Then they close out my airbnb account and took the money

Preferred solution: Full refund

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Dishonesty

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Host changed me $14,000 for a total of four guests and Airbnb never displayed the $500 cleaning fee too
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Loss:
$3594
Cons:
  • Dishonesty

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Do not do business

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I want to speak to English person

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Nothing but confusion. I need tax info for 2023 but deleted my account and dont have access to information. I sold my house and was asked by new owners to delete my account.
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Cons:
  • No direct help line that works frustrated with this company
  • Customer service abroad outside united states

Preferred solution: My tax information for 2023

User's recommendation: Have separate help lines for each country

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WORST EXPERIENCE EVER

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WE RENTED AIRBNB FOR OUR MONTREAL VISIT THIS SUMMER, AND THE CHOSE A PRIVATE ROOM AS IT WERE ONLY 2 PEOPLE. THE ROOM THAT WAS DISPLAYED ON THE APP WAS NO WHERE CLOSE TO WHAT WE SAW WHEN WE WENT THERE.

THERE WERE INSECTS, DUST THAT TRIGGERED MY ASTHMA. GUEST DID NOTHING TO CLEAN THE ROOM OR ANYTHING. WE DIDN'tTT EVEN STAYED THERE. ANYWAY WE LAUNCHED A COMPLAINT WITH AIRBNB AND GUESS WHAT THEY SIDED WITH THE HOST EVEN AFTER WE PROVIDED THEM WITH THE PROOF AND ALL,

AND NOW THEY HAVE REMOVED OUR REVIEW AS WELL.

SO THAT PEOPLE WON'T SEE THE REAL THING THAT HAPPENS. BE AWARE GUYS. THERE ARE OTHER VERY AFFORDABLE AND RELIABLE APPS THEN AIRBNB.

I DON'T WANT ANYONE TO GO THROUGH THIS TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE THAT I WENT THROUGH. AIRBNB IS NOTHING BUT SCAMMERS.

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Loss:
$200
Pros:
  • Affordablr
Cons:
  • Scammers no real verification
  • Non-reliable
  • Not at all customer focus

Preferred solution: Full refund

Tina Akb

Denied refund

I asked for a house and it was an apartment. I also sat to the Host I did not feel safe due to the location in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. My husband was a former tenant at the apartments years ago and moved due to his car being broken into. Airbnb has denied my claim but keep sending emails and calling me with different support team. No one is on the same page and they dont understand English.
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Loss:
$388

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Be aware

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Hi dear I was booked into a hotel Hive dubai and still we are not getting the booking number and the amount already has been discounted please check and confirm.
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Thought it was a scam

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I did book a room on the first of Nov 23 on Airbnb with sweet escape...when I got home from work I decide to call the number that was provided to me on the page..when I called a man answer and told me he don't have any Airbnb in that location I then got a bit worryed because of the amount was spent.on the following Saturday I Google the airbnb and I got helped but (PAT100%) called me and help me with everything I wanted to know and Patrice a bit50%...thanks guys I appreciate your help
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User's recommendation: I definitely will recommend

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Resolved: Cancellation host account permanently

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Updated by user Nov 08, 2023

Company fixed the issue and I have been provided with apology. I was created a new account and sent request them, proof etc.

Finally, I have got money back! Thanks a lot!

Original review Oct 09, 2023
I am owner of a few prop., in Prague, I had cooperate with a few years, now I got blocking my account 3rd times without of explaining
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Preferred solution: Full refund

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