Family says Airbnb rental looked like it was “abandoned," claimed not as advertised

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A Kelowna, B.C., family says an Airbnb stay in Langley, B.C., was not even close to as advertised, and they're warning others to do their due diligence before booking on the site.

Jeannine Little says there were trenches in front of the house, peeling paint everywhere, and that the house was basically empty.

Global News tried reaching out to the Airbnb host who wouldn't take our calls, and the listing has since been removed.

Janet Brown has the story.

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コメント (21)

@blackcherry6877 1ヶ月前

This is why I stay in clean, safe hotels. Why stay in strangers homes?
@Doraemonhandle 1ヶ月前

She went ahead to book when the reviews said it was awful? How’s that different than booking a hotel on Expedia that has a 3/10 rating and then complaining about it?
@murielrajaonina6323 1ヶ月前

Hotels are legit business who are inspected, controlled, pay taxes and employ people. Better for you, better for the economy, better for everyone. Risk free!
@scotton1472 1ヶ月前

All you can do is rent a good hotel, I won’t ever rent an airbnb ever again. Horrible experience and they don’t help when needed. Terrible hosts
@bobwoods1302 1ヶ月前

Airbnb charges hundreds in service fees for even a week at a modest cottage. They're supposed to be checking up on places to make sure they are as advertised.
@G.Uppercut123 1ヶ月前

One of two reviews said AWFUL “Hmmmm honey, let’s book this one” ( Not a lot of brain cells there )
@MIMMarketing 1ヶ月前

I have booked maybe 40 airbnbs over the years and have always been happy. I read reviews carefully and do not book new listings.
@barrygraham1754 1ヶ月前

Airbnb needs to be held responsible totally
@Kittysoftpaws11111 1ヶ月前

This happened to us several times. Especially with Airbnbs in Europe!!
@marylmpaulson1855 1ヶ月前

I have used AirBnb twice and I will never ever use them again because the advertising and photos of those rentals are very misleading till you get there . I prefer hotels at any given time be it expensive or not. No muss no fuss. My 2 bits.
@johnbolt665 1ヶ月前

It's awesome some places are banning short term rentals!
@MIMMarketing 1ヶ月前

2 reviews only and was said awful? Yet you booked it thinking somehow it would be fine? Sorry but due diligence is 100% required when booking private peoples homes. They are not a hotel chain.
@djp1234 1ヶ月前

I learned my lesson 10 years ago and never used Airbnb since.
@karadizon4299 1ヶ月前

That’s why you read the reviews before you rent the airbnb. She saw the reviews but still rent the airbnb listing anyway.
@blackcherry6877 1ヶ月前

She ignored the bad review. Sounds like she didn't do her due diligence.
@TheRealKendrick 1ヶ月前

Stay at a hotel.
@leslieannvanhumbeck7630 1ヶ月前

Just stay in a freaking hotel.
@wadeleathem2557 1ヶ月前

who is this Karen? One review said 'awful'?
@lucathegamer9113 1ヶ月前

Airbnb is always trash
@yazziread 1ヶ月前

I truly appreciate all of the people who gave me a chance when I first stared with No reviews!