Tips seasoned traveler on the use Airbnb service

More and more in my travels, we are looking for something such, or simply want to save money, but because we choose service Airbnb for rent not just a place where you can sleep (in the hotel), but something more. For example, I lived in Istanbul in steep refuge popular DJ, my friends in the house-boat in Amsterdam, and the familiar - in a house on a tree in the United States. And all this for the price of an ordinary hotel room. But Airbnb has a set of rules that help not to be mistaken with the choice, and our reader Olga Keeb share them with you.

10 tips for those who only think to use site for airbnb travelers. The site interface is simple enough to understand, and it is not difficult, but there are some tricks about which for some reason did not write.

verified photos

When choosing a location, pay attention to the photo in the ad. Airbnb sign in the upper right corner of the photo indicates that the photos have been uploaded to the host site. A sign Verified Photo says that in this place was the Airbnb photographer and did a photo shoot. That is exactly the photos correspond to reality.

response rates

This figure indicates how often the landlord responds. If you want to get the answer Lastly, there are fast, then you should choose the hosts that have this figure above 90. This figure stands under the pictures in the host statement.

When was the last time updated calendar
Information about how often the owner comes to your profile and update the calendar. If the owner has not updated the calendar more than a year, and maybe it is not necessary to write.

Communication with the host

Benevolent than you communicate with the host, the better will be your vacation. It's the law! It is important to discuss with the owner to travel all the details that you are interested in. If there is wi-fi, use of the kitchen if you can, how quickly you can reach the city center from the apartment and so on.

Security deposit

Security deposit for security coined by the owners, so they are not worried about their property. Some ads do not, and where there it is usually not great. Once you leave a place of residence, the deposit is returned to the map (provided that you have left the apartment with the safe and sound). the return period of the card opredeleyaetsya your bank. You can always consult in advance so not to worry.

Reviews

Most ads have testimonials. They are always helpful to read. Travelers who have lived in this place honestly write about how they had spent time there. If the site no reviews yet, do not worry in your chosen. Just ask all the important questions for you on his site, so that you understand exactly where you live.

Reviews master

Do you want to know to whom exactly are you going? Read what others are saying about it users. You can learn about his character and manner of communication with the guests.

social connections

In the middle, you can tick the function "social relations" and see where your friends have stopped.

Free travel

You can begin to take their homes and welcome guests with Airbnb, and with the money to travel for free around the world. To start accepting guests do not need a mansion or castle. Even an inflatable mattress, folding bed or sofa can be a great offer on the site. Placing ads is free, so that you do not lose anything. To do this, prepare ad title, description, photos and prices. Load it all on the website and wait for visitors.

Mobile app

All this you can do well on a mobile device.