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Original poster

It’s an Air BnB one, sorry!

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Doseofreality · 21/02/2025 16:03

Quick question.

if an Air BnB listing stated “Bath” under the “Amenities” section, what would that mean to you? What would you expect.

Will get a few responses and then explain why I am asking.

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ItGhoul · 21/02/2025 17:31

Doseofreality · 21/02/2025 16:07

We expected a bath as well, currently arguing with dickhead owner as he says it means “bathing facilities”.

No bath, just a tiny shower cubicle.

He also used “dishwasher” to mean a sink.

He’s a prick. Nobody would reasonably think ‘bath’ and ‘dishwasher’ could mean a shower and a sink. It’s a very misleading description and he’s 100% in the wrong.

Nondintense · 21/02/2025 17:09

I often look for properties which have a bath and will choose them over those without, as we don't have one and it's a lovely treat when on holiday or weekend away. I'd be furious to find it didn't actually have one. Also the dishwasher, who wants to be handwashing dishes on a holiday.

DoAWheelie · 21/02/2025 16:55

A toilet, sink, and a way to wash yourself, either a bath or a shower but I wouldn't assume which.

Therealmetherealme · 21/02/2025 16:54

One of the reasons Air B&B will give a partial refund is for an inaccurate listing. Take photos and message them.

TestingTestingWonTooFree · 21/02/2025 16:50

What a shit! That’s got to be deliberately misleading.

Motomum23 · 21/02/2025 16:48

Yeah if it says bath I'd expect a bath - might be particularly important if you habe say a toddler that refuses to entertain the idea of a shower. And a sink is NOT a dishwasher - that would annoy me more as I didn't own a dishwasher until recently and the idea of holiday accommodation where I didn't have to wash dishes was really a luxury.

Simonjt · 21/02/2025 16:27

We rent out a property via airbnb, airbnb are very clear that bath means there is a bath tub and that dishwasher means there is a dishwasher (including table top ones).

Borgonzola · 21/02/2025 16:24

This would really piss me off as I, like many others, go specifically for accommodation with a bath in order to bathe small DC. A shower is not the same!

We also don't have a dishwasher at home so tend to pick holiday places that do as a special treat!

Definitely report!

Zusammengebrochen · 21/02/2025 16:20

Doseofreality · 21/02/2025 16:19

He’s Mancunian.

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Ah, that might be it, whole new language down there.....🙃

JMSA · 21/02/2025 16:20

Unbelievable!! Shock

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Doseofreality · 21/02/2025 16:19

Zusammengebrochen · 21/02/2025 16:15

Is the owner British? Has there been a translation problem or are they a con artist trying to make property sound better than it is?

He’s Mancunian.

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AgathaX · 21/02/2025 16:19

Hopefully you won't do any washing up for the duration of your stay as there isn't a dishwasher.

Motnight · 21/02/2025 16:19

Doseofreality · 21/02/2025 16:07

We expected a bath as well, currently arguing with dickhead owner as he says it means “bathing facilities”.

No bath, just a tiny shower cubicle.

He also used “dishwasher” to mean a sink.

🤣🤣🤣🤣 This has made me laugh, Op!

SilvieBear · 21/02/2025 16:18

That would piss me right off, especially the dishwasher one. I specifically book self-catering properties that have dishwashers as I do not want to wash up on holiday.
Twat.
I assume he deliberately did not show full pics on the bathroom to be able to see there was no bath?
Defo report to Airbnb and put this in your review.

Zusammengebrochen · 21/02/2025 16:15

Is the owner British? Has there been a translation problem or are they a con artist trying to make property sound better than it is?

Acc0untant · 21/02/2025 16:12

He's got some balls trying to argue... They literally have pictures.

It’s an Air BnB one, sorry!
It’s an Air BnB one, sorry!
DazedDragon · 21/02/2025 16:12

Doseofreality · 21/02/2025 16:07

We expected a bath as well, currently arguing with dickhead owner as he says it means “bathing facilities”.

No bath, just a tiny shower cubicle.

He also used “dishwasher” to mean a sink.

Well that's just ridiculous!

A bath is a tub you sit in and. And a bathing facility would be something you can cover your body with water in, like A BATH!!

A shower is a washing facility and not a bathing facility.

Were there no bathroom pictures online?

If it's a deal breaker you'll need to look for alternative accommodation and then seek a refund but getting refunds on Airbnb can be tricky. Might be easier to leave a poor review to warn others.

Arlanymor · 21/02/2025 16:11

Doseofreality · 21/02/2025 16:07

We expected a bath as well, currently arguing with dickhead owner as he says it means “bathing facilities”.

No bath, just a tiny shower cubicle.

He also used “dishwasher” to mean a sink.

False advertising - can you report to Air BnB? Pay him in Monopoly money and when he complains say: “But it’s Monopoly MONEY!” Same diff, right?!

BerlinSky · 21/02/2025 16:09

Doseofreality · 21/02/2025 16:07

We expected a bath as well, currently arguing with dickhead owner as he says it means “bathing facilities”.

No bath, just a tiny shower cubicle.

He also used “dishwasher” to mean a sink.

Sounds like he's embellishing to get bookings in, and then hoping people won't make a fuss when they're there as they've already arrived by that point. I'd write it in the feedback that there's no actual bath or dishwasher, cos that would piss me off to think they're there when they're not.

festivemouse · 21/02/2025 16:08

That's 100% false advertising! Take it up with Air BnB.

A dishwasher =/= sink. Same as bath =/= washing facilities!

He's trying to over advertise to appeal to peoples popular filters!

cariadlet · 21/02/2025 16:07

If it stated "bath" rather than "bathroom" then I'd expect an actual bath.
Many hotel rooms, Airbnb etc only have showers so it could be a selling point for guests who enjoy a relaxing soak.

Londonrach1 · 21/02/2025 16:07

A bath..maybe with a shower above

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Doseofreality · 21/02/2025 16:07

We expected a bath as well, currently arguing with dickhead owner as he says it means “bathing facilities”.

No bath, just a tiny shower cubicle.

He also used “dishwasher” to mean a sink.

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TheFlis · 21/02/2025 16:06

I would expect the property to have a usable bath, obviously. What else could it possibly mean?

Anewuser · 21/02/2025 16:06

Is Airbnb different to regular amenities then?

Surely, bath means the bathroom has a bath?

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