Re:Airbnb Suffers Big Defeat in Jersey City
by therealx on Wednesday November 06, 2019 @04:03AM
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Amen, the communal aspect is well worth it. Especially due to BnB's (not AirBnBs) are a bit more expensive, so the community is self selecting. You have to want to be there.
Re:Airbnb Suffers Big Defeat in Jersey City
by lordgrenville on Wednesday November 06, 2019 @03:51AM
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Exactly this. I'd add that homestays allow me to pay for just what I need - a comfortable/safe/private room to stay in. A lot of the extras you're paying for at a hotel are totally unnecessary for me:
-someone making the bed + tidying the room
-fancy buffet
-facilities like gym/spa/TV
-general feeling of 'luxury'
Obviously there are some people who do care about these things, but as I don't I'd rather not pay for them.
1. interesting, respectful people / less "sterile" environments.
2. actually helpful in navigating the area.
3. broadens everybody's views (read: politics) to meet other people in person, see how they live and understand their viewpoints.
4. appliances/etc tend to work better, because they need them themselves.
I've had nothing but good and great experiences with homestays. I've also hosted which has been ok-good: 100% respectful and kind, but not always that interesting.
(I've been hosting/traveling for 15 years i.e. long before AirBnB)