Airbnb Offers Travelers Choice & Community in Their Lodging Experience

Written by Carol Cain on 28 October 2011

Families looking for a spooky weekend getaway this holiday (or year-round) can find some great places to stay at fantastic rates on Airbnb, the leading community marketplace for discovering and booking unique accommodations from people around the world.

Airbnb connects people who have space to spare with those who are looking for a place to stay. Guests can build real connections with their hosts, gain access to distinctive spaces, and immerse themselves in the culture of their destinations. Whether it’s an urban apartment or countryside castle, Airbnb makes it effortless to showcase your space to an audience of millions, and to find the right space at any price point, anywhere.

Using the search page to find a desired property within your selected traveling dates, users are able to book directly and connect with hosts through a messaging system.

Get your itinerary details immediately upon host confirmation of your request. Contact your host to confirm arrival details. After the trip is over, be sure to share your experience by leaving a review

Airbnb also allows users to list for free by logging in a creating a profile, with pictures, pricing, and availability information. Hosts also have a chance to answer guest inquiries using the onsite messaging system. Once you receive a reservation request, go ahead and accept or decline it.

Hosts can contact their guests directly to confirm details and will be paid 24 hours after they check in.

Airbnb is a vibrant community marketplace with listings in over 19,000 cities in 190 countries, offering unique properties and travel experiences to the world’s most unique properties, including islands, tipis, boats, castles, tree houses, igloos, planes, yurts, and more.

Some unique Airbnb rentals for families include…

• Historical haunted home in New Orleans – $145/night

• Mansion ruins in Texas ghost town of Terlingua – $220/night

• House in New Mexico ghost town of Cuchillo – $295/night

• Mining cabin in Colorado ghost town of Eldora – $150/night

• Ancient castle in South Stainmore, U.K. – $128/night

A few reasons why families love Airbnb:

• 40 Trust & Safety features: http://www.airbnb.com/safety (includes a $50,000 host guarantee and a 24/7 hotline)

• Airbnb Concierge (round-the-clock concierge service that is complementary with every booking on Airbnb): www.airbnb.com/concierge

• Airbnb Collections (search listings by niche category) www.airbnb.com/collections

• Airbnb Social Connections: www.airbnb.com/social (see who from your Facebook friends, friends of friends and college alumni have listings on Airbnb)

• Airbnb Sublets (families traveling long-term, e.g. for a summer holiday, can rent by the month) www.airbnb.com/sublets