I had heard about Airbnb but until recently never had the opportunity to experience it. That opportunity arose when I was traveling to Atlanta, Georgia, but could not find a hotel room close to downtown.
However, there were a couple of Airbnb offers but I was nervous as this was new to me in every sense. Still, I took the plunge.
The Booking
It went flawlessly. Once I expressed interest in an apartment, the owner replied almost immediately, accepting my interest. Then I made the payment. Airbnb charges close to US$100.00 as processing fees, which is considerable. On the positive side, it tries its best to ensure that the hosts are serious and sincere hosts.
The Accommodation:
I had booked a whole apartment – a single bedroom with kitchen, bath/toilet, living room and kitchen. It also came with cable TV and wi-fi connection.
The apartment was elegantly furnished. They were clean and towels and toiletry were provided. Air conditioning and fans were available. The kitchen had a refrigerator, range, microwave and dishwasher, as well as minimalistic cooking utensils and cutlery.
In other words, the apartment contained everything promised in the Airbnb web brochure.
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