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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.

OP posts:
Kinkyroots · 18/02/2025 00:51

You don’t ’watch’ them. You do stuff with them. Colouring, painting, cooking, games in the garden, walks, tv, dressing up, reading…if they’re occupied they don’t trash. This is not an Airbnb thing, this is a you left all day with them thing and expecting them not to go bonkers when left to occupy themselves. Toy mess is normal. Breaking things and wrecking a garden is not.

maddening · 18/02/2025 00:57

Drop dh off.at work and pick him up giving you use of the car

ImAChangeling · 18/02/2025 00:58

I would switch to a different property in a more convenient location if you can. If you live anywhere close to a holiday area, is a static van or lodge an option? We did this when we had building work. It was quite expensive even though it was out of season, but it bought us unlimited access to an indoor pool, cafe and ball pit within close walking distance.

In the meantime can your partner work the morning from home and you take the kids out in the car? Or can you drop him at a cafe and collect him later?

CountingDownToSummer · 18/02/2025 07:52

YABU as I don't think the issues you are complaining about are Airbnb's fault, they have done absolutely nothing wrong

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