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[โ€“] JohnnyCanuck@lemmy.ca 16 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Not specifically Airbnb, but I choose short term apartment rentals (authorized ones, always check the local laws) over hotels because, no, I don't need housekeeping every fucking day. When I do stay in hotels, I usually keep the "do not disturb" sign on my door for several days before taking it off to get the room serviced.

There aren't many affordable options when you're staying mid-term (weeks to a few months) other than short term apartment rentals. And yes, I can keep my place neat and tidy day-to-day, I can take out my own garbage, I can clean my own dishes, I don't need someone to make my bed for me, etc., etc. Hotels include the cost of daily cleaning and I don't feel the need to pay for it when I don't want it and don't use it.

That said, fuck the added cleaning fee bullshit (for standard usage.) Include it in your price or fuck off.

"Chores" are a mixed bag. Some things are reasonable asks, like if you have a house with a garbage day, and you're asked to take your garbage to the curb. I've heard of some ridiculous ones - that I can't think of at the moment - but I've never encountered anything major myself.

i've had good luck with extended stay hotels for just this reason