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For hating Airbnb

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Userhey983 · 17/02/2025 10:16

We are moving in April (our tenancy agreement already ended last month) and in the meantime are staying at an Airbnb for the month and will have to find accommodation for the next month as well. I opted against this as I think they are unsuitable for young kids we have 3 under the age of 7. It’s been a nightmare so far as it’s in a quiet area and I try to be considerate of the neighbours but naturally we have a noisy bunch as they are young. They also have broken stuff already. I have found that Airbnb’s are not kid friendly. It’s also in the countryside and as DH takes the car to work at a cafe there is nothing in walking distance. I have told DH there is no way I can look after them here next month; I am working overtime trying to prevent them from wrecking the place, the host regularly visits as she lives next door and I feel terrible when she sees her precious home with toys scattered everyone and not to mention there is no playground or soft play nearby that I can take them to during the day. They have been playing outside but have ruined many of the host’s plants. I will pay for her to replace them but that’s not the point. They are her possessions. I feel so embarrassed but it’s very hard to control such young kids. DH wants to stay here as it’s cheaper but a hotel close to amenities would be way better. We can afford it but I understand what he is saying. And we will probably spend the same amount after cleaning fees or damage fees that will certainly be incurred by the kids staying here.

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YouDeserveBetterSoAskForIt · 17/02/2025 10:18

A hotel would be impractical with 3 kids surely?
Much less space and no cooking facilities.

YANBU to be fed up, but your kids sound like they are a bit out of control.
Destroying things to this level really isn't normal.

Toys being around and it being messy IS normal, so don't worry about that part.

Exchangespain · 17/02/2025 10:19

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Chemenger · 17/02/2025 10:19

You are staying in one Airbnb out of many, many thousands. It sounds as if you have chosen an unsuitable one for your family. That isn’t the fault of Airbnb or the host. You need to stop your children breaking things and wrecking the garden, what makes this so difficult?

Exchangespain · 17/02/2025 10:20

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Diabolicallly · 17/02/2025 10:20

You hate Airbnb because your kids are out of control and you chose somewhere miles away from anything.....right......

Exchangespain · 17/02/2025 10:21

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Rawnotblended · 17/02/2025 10:23

You picked the wrong airbnb. Duh.

rookiemere · 17/02/2025 10:23

So you hate all Airbnbs because you have chosen to live in one as your primary residence and your DCs have damaged things inside and outside of the property? Hmm

Exchangespain · 17/02/2025 10:24

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femfemlicious · 17/02/2025 10:26

Air bubbles is most definitely 100 tines better for a family than a hotel. You can cook, wash clothes and much more space. You need to move to an airbnb close to a playground and amenities nearby with a good transport network.

boulevardofbrokendreamss · 17/02/2025 10:26

Sounds like you have feral children

neverbeenskiing · 17/02/2025 10:27

I read is as she hates staying in this particular Airbnb as it doesn’t work for her family, not that she hates all Airbnb's.

septemberremember · 17/02/2025 10:37

My DH can be a bit like this, doesn’t always understand the practicalities of life with very young children. YANBU.

ComtesseDeSpair · 17/02/2025 10:40

I think a hotel is going to be worse with noisy and destructive children - less space, more communal areas to have to an eye on them in, closer proximity to more people likely to complain, having to eat out all the time and their bad behaviour in restaurants irritating others etc. Can you not find a more suitable short term let, possibly something less premium and immaculate?

SlinkySprings · 17/02/2025 10:42

Do some research on a more appropriate air bnb for next month.

BarnacleBeasley · 17/02/2025 10:43

If the host has been visiting and is still willing to let it to you for another month, she probably doesn't mind about the toys and mess. The bigger problem is that you're stuck there with nothing to do. If you could afford to pay more for a hotel, could you use some of the extra budget to hire a second car or get taxis?

LittleRedRidingHoody · 17/02/2025 10:47

If you're struggling now, I'd imagine you'll find a hotel much, MUCH harder.

You need to try and find an Airbnb/short term rental that's close to playgrounds/soft plays etc. Can you drive your DH to the cafe and then have the car for the day?

hopeishere · 17/02/2025 10:49

Stop letting your kids wreck stuff. Find a better air bnb to stay in. The weather should get better next month and that might help.

sandrapinchedmysandwich · 17/02/2025 10:57

Chemenger · 17/02/2025 10:19

You are staying in one Airbnb out of many, many thousands. It sounds as if you have chosen an unsuitable one for your family. That isn’t the fault of Airbnb or the host. You need to stop your children breaking things and wrecking the garden, what makes this so difficult?

This. Move things temporarily out of the way of your kids and teach them to take care of other people's things. You chose the wrong location/ property so it's not on Airbnb. Your post is a bit like someone who says they hate Tesco as they bought a cake that they didn't like once

toomuchfaff · 17/02/2025 11:15

Diabolicallly · 17/02/2025 10:20

You hate Airbnb because your kids are out of control and you chose somewhere miles away from anything.....right......

Came to say exactly this.

It's not Airbnb that is your issue, it's your own parenting style that has created out of control kids that wreck stuff.

How entitle to blame a business for your own families failings.

BrieAndChilli · 17/02/2025 11:19

could you not drive your DH to work at the cafe and then take the kids out somewhere? then you could go and collect him later?

Motnight · 17/02/2025 11:20

Rawnotblended · 17/02/2025 10:23

You picked the wrong airbnb. Duh.

This!

Userhey983 · 17/02/2025 12:14

toomuchfaff · 17/02/2025 11:15

Came to say exactly this.

It's not Airbnb that is your issue, it's your own parenting style that has created out of control kids that wreck stuff.

How entitle to blame a business for your own families failings.

I find it very odd the bitter people of mumsnet always attack mothers and “their parenting style.” Yes I have 3 under 7, the oldest being 6 and the twins are 22 months, emerging into their terrible twos. It’s funny because I have seen a thread, a woman talking about how misbehaved her 2 year old was. She was deemed as a terrible mom since the 2 year old was exhibiting normal toddler behaviours. My children’s behaviour is, whilst not ideal, very normal. They get up to all sorts of mischief and there’s nothing I can do besides the odd no. Tell me how you guys get your 2 year olds to behave perfectly? In fact, I wouldn’t say they’re misbehaved at all. They’re just toddlers!

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Trainr · 17/02/2025 12:27

We always stay in Airb with toddlers as it’s so much easier than a hotel.

I’ve always found them to be very child friendly, but if there are any ornaments in reach I just move them out of the way. I don’t think you can blame the location though, that’s not the owner’s fault.

Toddlers can be feisty, but I’ve not known them to break things with such regularity. Especially plants, are you watching them in the garden?