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We’ve all heard about them: the terrors of short-term rentals. We just didn’t know until we saw with our own eyes. As a former host myself, I know Airbnb and other short-term hosting services look out for their homeowners and protect against a bad situation, but that didn’t come without a bit of a learning curve.
All of the pictures herein are reportedly either current or former short-term listings or the fallout of bad tenants. While picking a good vacation destination is important, avoiding bad ideas for short-term rentals is even more paramount to allow the capacity to enjoy your travels.
Without further adieu, we give you some overboard minimalism, converted brothels and bed bug chic that will make your head spin and force you to be a little more careful with where you rest your head.
If you don’t believe us, check out this video where Airbnb tenants use the loopholes to stay until evicted by asking to pay cash, then quickly take over the woman’s home (with her in it). Nightmares.
9 Bad Ideas for Short-Term Rentals When You Want To Enjoy Your Travels
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Railroad Lovers Paradise
Photo: Airbnb
Some "train-car enthusiasts" will be happy to know they're getting some secluded getaway, but they may want to rethink renting a spot with broken windows. God knows what critters are inside there.
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Easy Breezy Nights
Photo: via thisiswhyimweird.com
Micro-living is very in right now, but last we checked the whole 'four walls and a roof' thing was also still in.
You'll definitely get all the fresh air, should some pass through.
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Pillow Fort Chic
Photo: via Mashable
This is reportedly the aftermath of one unfortunate short-term tenant. This, along with countless other abusive tenants, has caused Airbnb and other rentals to tighten their rules in favor of the homeowners.
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Floating Into Bliss
Photo: via thisiswhyimweird.com
This prize is apparently listed as a free floating winner to some lucky folks along the Thames.
Unfortunately, it's limited on parking spots.
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Sentimental Keepsakes Cocoon
Photo: via oddee.com
The alternate title was probably something like "Slobby Sloth Bucket" or some kind of hoarders dream house for the interior design lovers of fast food chic.
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City Living All Night Long
Photo: via oddee.com
Allegedly, a New York apartment was converted into an all-night brothel, much to the owners dismay.
We're sure they eventually came around to the idea, though.
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Lots of Natural Light
Photo: Airbnb
You won't get the second-hand sun rays when you don't have windows to combat, and the amount of natural light and flying insects is almost unimaginable.
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Spacious Quarters
Photo: Airbnb
Who needs furniture? A home isn't about the contents but rather the love within. So yeah, bring a lot of love.
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Minimalist Haven
Photo: Airbnb
No need to look for a washer/dryer setup when the need for using it is removed. Allowing you more time to do the things you love with the people you love!
