There was a case where a traveler rented an Airbnb in an old house. At night, they heard unexplained footsteps on the stairs. When they checked, there was no one there. The next day, they found out from a neighbor that the previous owner had died mysteriously in that house.
One horror Airbnb story is about a guest who found strange handprints on the mirror every morning. No matter how many times they wiped it clean, the handprints would reappear during the night. It was really creepy.
One time I stayed at an Airbnb and the pictures made it look like a modern, clean place. But when I got there, the whole house smelled like old socks. The bedding was dirty and there were strange noises coming from the attic all night. It was really creepy.
One horror story is about arriving at an Airbnb and finding it completely filthy. There were dirty dishes in the sink, stains on the bedsheets, and a strange smell throughout the place. It was supposed to be a relaxing vacation rental, but instead, it was a nightmare.
I'm not sure specifically which 'Boston Globe Airbnb Horror Story' you're referring to. It could be about a bad experience like a guest finding the place extremely dirty, or having issues with a creepy or unresponsive host.
There might be a story where guests checked into a Tulum Airbnb and found out that there was no running water. They had to deal with this inconvenience throughout their stay, and the host was unresponsive to their calls for help. It was really frustrating as they couldn't even take proper showers or use the toilet normally.
Dirty bathrooms are a common Airbnb horror story. I've heard of cases where the toilet was clogged and the shower was full of hair. Another common one is false advertising. For example, the pictures showed a large, modern room, but in reality, it was small and shabby.
One horror story is about a host who promised a clean and quiet place. But when the guests arrived, the room was filthy with dirty sheets and trash everywhere. The host was unresponsive too.
One horror story is about a neighbor who would constantly play extremely loud music late at night. Every night around 2 am, the blaring music would start and it was so loud that it felt like the walls were vibrating. The Airbnb guests couldn't sleep at all. They tried to talk to the neighbor, but he was very rude and just ignored them.
My Airbnb story involves a tree - house stay. It was a unique experience. The tree - house was nestled among tall trees. It was a bit of a climb to get there but it was so worth it. The interior was cozy with warm lighting. I could hear birds chirping in the morning. There was a hammock outside where I would relax and read. It was a great escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
Many 'Airbnb while black' stories involve experiences of profiling. Black guests often find themselves having to prove more about their trustworthiness compared to white guests. This could be in the form of extra verification requests or being subjected to more scrutiny during the booking process. It's a sad state of affairs that highlights the racial disparities that still exist in the sharing economy and Airbnb has a responsibility to work towards eliminating such discrimination.
One common horror story is false advertising. The place looks amazing in the photos but in reality, it's tiny and shabby. Another is bad neighbors. I stayed at an Airbnb once where the neighbors were so noisy all night that I couldn't sleep.