Airbnb has changed travel accommodations for life as we know it. Travelers now have more options at their fingertips than ever before. And although there are many advantages of the rental platform, some find it hard to choose between Airbnb stays and hotels. Whether it be a luxurious stay or …

Thanks to a TikTok video, a “slave cabin” bed and breakfast Airbnb listing has been removed. The slave cabin, known as Panther Burn Cottage, was proudly advertised as an “1830s slave cabin” that housed enslaved people at a plantation in Greenville, Miss.   After facing widespread backlash in the days since …

On Tuesday, Airbnb announced its worldwide ban on parties, following a temporary restriction the company set in place two years ago. The company is permanently banning “disruptive parties and events,” which will include open-invite gatherings. “Party houses,” which allow guests to book housing to throw a large event for just …

While staying at an Airbnb in Philly, a woman thought she’d raised a potential safety issue by alleging the home was equipped with hidden cameras in its fire sprinklers, but the company is dismissing the claim. The woman, who recently stayed with a group of girlfriends, turned to Twitter to …

Airbnb is tired of the wild shindigs and is now implementing strict anti-party rules ahead of the Memorial Day and Fourth of July holidays. On Wednesday, the short-term home rental company rolled out several new regulations in their fight to end parties inside private properties. Though originally introduced in 2020, …

A Texas Airbnb host faces 15 counts of invasive visual recording after police found over 2,100 images of naked guests and guests engaged in sexual intimacy.  Jay Allee‘s Texas cabin was described as a quiet, discreet vacation home for guests to enjoy. But after a guest found a camera in …

Issa Rae is helping lucky couples set the mood this Valentine’s Day by placing her Los Angeles home on Airbnb for just $56 a night. The “Insecure” creator has teamed up with the home hosting company to list her lavish residence from Saturday, February 12th to Monday, February 14th. Guests …

Airbnb plans to hide guests’ names to stop racial discrimination in Oregon, following a lawsuit by three Black women. Until a booking is finalized, Airbnb hosts in Oregon will now only see the initials of visitors and not their full names. In 2019, three Portland-area women settled a lawsuit where …

This week, authorities seized seven illegally documented vans used as Airbnb rentals for “glamping” on New York City streets.  The posts, which have been removed from the site, advertised the vans for less than $100 a night. “Glamp in a spacious camper Van in NYC!” The New York Post reports the listings read.  But …

You can find all types of different and unique Airbnb listings, including treehouses, lighthouses, and even a one-of-a-kind Grist Mill. No matter what kind of stay you’re looking for, there’s something for everyone.  We’ve put together a list of 10 really cool and unique Airbnb’s. Check out the list below.  …

Scottie Pippen’s Chicago megamansion will be available on Airbnb next week, giving fans the chance to reserve it for a night to have the ultimate Olympic Games viewing experience. This morning Airbnb announced that Pippen, who is a two time Olympic gold medalist and six-time NBA champion, will be welcoming his home …

Outkast member Big Boi is giving a few lucky people the chance to stay at “The Dungeon”—the location where he and Andre 3000 recorded some of their biggest songs. The Atlanta rapper is hosting three overnight stays at the Atlanta home this month and next month. And the best part …

A new Bloomberg report claims that Airbnb spends $50 Million a year to deal with hosts and guests who have bad, some might even say, “traumatic” experiences while using the service. The payouts are used towards necessary after-care like counseling sessions, patching bullet holes, and hiring body-fluid crews to clean …

Airbnb says it will block and cancel all reservations in the Washington, D.C. area schedule for the week of Joe Biden’s presidential inauguration. According to the Associated Press, the company’s decision came in response to various local, state, and federal officials advising people not to travel to Washington, D.C. for …

Artists have had to develop some creative side hustles to make money with the live event industry still shut down due to COVID-19. To make some cash, rapper Blueface has pivoted into the short term rental market. If you’ve ever wondered what it was like to live in a rapper’s …

Airbnb just signed a $500 million contract to sponsor the Olympic Games until 2028. This is the first major sponsorship deal signed by the company, which now joins the ranks of major corporations like Coca-Cola and Toyota, who participate with the International Olympic Committee’s worldwide sponsorship program. Airbnb’s co-founder, Joe …

Airbnb has announced it will pay funeral expenses for the five victims of the Orinda shooting, as well as cover counseling bills for their families. The gesture comes after a victim’s lawyer blasted the company’s response to the Halloween massacre at one of its California rental properties. In a statement, …

The death toll from an Orinda, California Halloween house party increased to five, as another shooting victim has succumbed to their injuries. In response to the tragedy, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky has announced that the company is in the process of banning “party houses” on the platform. In a series …

Airbnb has removed a host from its website after a viral video exposed the woman using the word ‘monkey’ to address a group of black guests. On Saturday, vacation plans for Meshach Cisero and four of his friends went left, when they were kicked out of an Airbnb in Manhattan’s …

Magic Johnson’s daughter, Elisa Johnson, was at an Airbnb with her friends in San Fernando Valley when two armed men broke in.  According to TMZ, Johnson was staying with ten of her friends when the men broke in and began terrorizing them. It’s unclear if the men broke in or …