The conversation explores the absurdity and contradictions of Airbnb hosting rules, highlighting how some hosts impose extreme restrictions—like banning smoking, locking all rooms, or requiring guests to do all cleaning—despite guests paying for a stay. These rules often lead to guest complaints and even paranoia, especially when hosts are seen appearing unexpectedly or using hidden cameras. The narrative contrasts the cleanliness of the property with the hostility of the rules, showing that while the space may be well-maintained, the experience is deeply frustrating. It also touches on the hypocrisy of hosts blaming guests for minor infractions, like driving loudly or smoking, without evidence. A major concern is the presence of secret entrances and surveillance devices, which have led to real cases of criminal behavior and guest fear. The discussion includes a humorous interlude about Venmo balances and a debit card, emphasizing the contrast between financial convenience and the emotional toll of overregulation. Ultimately, the critique centers on the lack of trust, fairness, and transparency in the Airbnb model, with many guests feeling exploited by strict, unproven rules that prioritize the host’s comfort over the guest’s experience.
How do you want to split it?
Actually, dinner's on me.
Okay, big money.
Well, I got a Venmo balance that I can spend with my Venmo Debit MasterCard, so.
Well, I Venmo'd you three times last week, so it's kind of on me, actually.
Yeah, you send it, I spend it.
Did my money get, like, reincarnated?
Yeah, it's chicken shawarma.
Want it back?
I can't believe you, like, ate my Venmo.
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Oh, there it is.
Oh, oh, oh, okay.
Oh, my God.
Super clean.
Super luxurious.
Super quiet as well.
You know what?
I'll take this.
I'm a little surprised, though, because this was really. really cheap, and I thought it was gonna be, like, there was a catch to it, but, uh, I'll take it.
Oh, my God.
What are you doing here?
I own the Airbnb.
Fuck you mean?
Oh.
Wanna hold hands and take a shit together at the same time for emotional support?
I mean, we might as well.
Airbnb.
The thrill of living in a stranger's house for a few days and hoping that he doesn't end up. being a psycho, and he shows up at night while you're sleeping, and he murders you.
Airbnb owners have been fuming lately.
When I tell you the majority of these videos that I'm seeing, these people are very upset.
Like, they've been so vocal lately, by the way, because, apparently, you guys, y'all, 'cause, personally, I have never used an Airbnb.
You are staying in Airbnbs, and y'all are leaving the place messy.
I'm gonna show you this video right now of this host that was really upset.
So, let's see how bad this mess was.
Come with me to see how our Airbnb guests left the place after a two-night stay.
Let's see.
Okay, let's see.
All right.
Okay.
So, they used the blanket, which is here, and they must have also used the pizza blanket, which I'll find it.
How dare they use a blanket that they were supposed to use?
And, I mean, okay, you can use it, but at least, like, don't leave it on the couch.
A second.
They didn't want the chocolates, which, that happens sometimes.
Okay, so, overall, looks good here.
Can't really complain.
Let's check the kitchen.
Pretty clean, though.
Like, I don't see. That looks spotless.
Not too bad.
Not too bad.
Sweetie, it's literally spotless.
What do you mean, not too bad?
I feel like, in a second, I'm gonna see Mr. Clean show up over here, because that's how clean this shit is.
Okay.
Looks like they didn't use the coffee.
Oh, they did.
Okay, they opened it.
Oh, they opened it.
Right?
And then, let's check the trash.
Let's check the trash.
They didn't take the trash out, which I don't require the guests to, because I just use it when I'm cleaning.
All the waters are gone.
They were thirsty.
Okay.
People are thirsty, I guess.
Some toilet paper's still here.
Paper towels, okay.
Let's check the dishwasher.
It's so messy, though.
Oh, my God.
No dishes.
That looks clean.
Okay.
Yeah.
That looks pretty good.
Put some trash in the trash can.
And hopefully, they didn't leave any items in the closet.
Okay, all good.
So far, this is, like, the best guests I've ever seen.
I'm always scared to check the bathroom.
Why?
Dun, dun.
They left some soap.
Okay.
Okay, okay, okay.
Very clean.
I literally leave. Two rolls of toilet paper in here for a two-night stay, which I personally think is more than enough.
Toilet paper is always gone.
Two full rolls of toilet paper, two-night stay, two people.
Let me know what you think about that.
People have to shit.
I mean, she asked me, "What do you think about that?"
People shit.
I am low-key jealous that they shit that many times a day and they use that much toilet paper.
Fuck to you.
I mean, let me know what you think about that, that these people use a lot of toilet paper.
Girl, I don't know.
They shit, the fuck.
You know what?
Have them bring their own toilet paper from their house.
Yeah.
Let's stop here.
Looks like they used some of the towels.
Oh, they used those.
What do we think?
Looks okay.
They used the bed.
Definitely could be more tidy.
Here's the pizza blanket.
I didn't check the nightstands in the other room, but definitely gonna do that.
Let's see if they left anything here.
Pillows on the floor.
Okay.
Trash in the trash can.
Okay, bathroom looks clean.
That's pretty clean, right?
Yeah.
Yeah, man.
Probably gonna have to get someone to do the bathrooms.
I ain't doing this, bruh.
Why?
That's literally clean, though.
All right.
How are we rating these guests?
10 out of 10.
Someone said, "Is it possible to leave a negative review on an Airbnb I didn't stay at?
Where is your Airbnb so I never book it?"
How are you going to complain that, "Oh, this one's good."
This one's really clean.
Oh, and they used this towel, which is like, I mean, yeah, it was there to be used, but
they still used it.
When you come to my house and my Airbnb, literally don't touch anything, don't do anything.
Don't sit.
Don't eat.
Don't breathe.
You can stand there.
Yeah.
But don't stand there for too long.
I'd be like, "Yeah, leave.
You know what?
Leave.
Pay me money and leave."
How are you going to say that it wasn't spotless, it wasn't too tidy when most of the rooms
literally felt untouched?
And you still have to complain about that?
Some of these hosts also have some insane rules when it comes to staying to their Airbnb.
And one of those is that you actually have to do the laundry and strip your bed, despite
the fact that you are paying a massive cleaning fee, service fee, walking fee, fee fee, fee
fee fee fee fee fee, breathing fee, using the toilet fee, watching TV fee.
One thing that irks me about staying at an Airbnb is the huge list of chores they give
you to do before you check out.
What is the point of this?
This place had us checking out at 10 AM, which royally made me mad.
Then we had to strip all the beds, put everything in the showers, run the dishwasher, basically
leave the place spotless.
We paid a $250 cleaning fee.
I do understand you should be respectful and leave it nice, but this is crazy.
I understand leaving it nice, but sweetie, at that point, you're the maid.
You're staying there.
You're not living there.
Why is she stripping the bed and doing the chores around the house?
What happened to hotels?
Because basically hotels, you check in, you check out, you don't have to do the laundry,
you don't have to do the dishes.
Why is there a cleaning fee when I'm cleaning myself?
At this point, y'all are just like money hungry and there's a fee for literally everything.
Because how are you going to have this poor woman strip her bed and everything else that
she used and put it in the laundry, do the dishes, walk your dog out, paint your house
while she's at it?
Because she's there at the end of the day.
And the wall lost like 0.00001% paint when she stared at it.
So now she got to do a repaint and remodel the whole house for free.
Y'all, I cannot believe this fuck ass Airbnb has a rule that's requirement that you have
to start a load of laundry when you check out.
Like what the fuck?
Are you kidding me?
I hate this site.
Yes, I do the cooking.
Yes, I do the cleaning.
Yes, I do the laundry.
Yes, I do the clean.
who has never used airbnb why would i use an airbnb when i can use a hotel and get like much
better service and i think airbnbs used to be a lot cheap when they started now they're like
like double maybe triple the amount of what you would pay for a hotel room i'm so confused that
y'all are using airbnb like doing the laundry doing the dishes taking their kids to their school
pay for their kids student loans and find them a job after they graduate and there's a lot worse
than this by the way because doing the laundry like that's literally just basic stuff compared
to the strict airbnb hosts because a couple of friends show up at their airbnb and they realized
that they couldn't use the entire airbnb despite this not being listed anywhere and they also found
out that uh they couldn't use the the fridge because the owner locked the fridge what the
airbnb host left for us wait till you see what she failed to lock up
probably says
a book and everything's zip tied nope can't use that what the can't use that not even the the drawers
she's really really worried we're gonna steal her jewelry no but what's in there
oh i thought there was like someone's ashes in there they forgot someone's ashes and at the end
they find something under the bed and this is the first time that i've seen someone find
i don't want to spoil it for you hold on so everything's locked
is that the garage i think she there's cars in here i think she said she does steal one of those cars
yeah dude i don't want bed bugs either though i also don't want to be scared at night and okay
i'm gonna check what the hell 70 i don't know oh my god wait right there you see it
oh my god she could have put that in a lock of all the lock noise no kidding so obviously that
was blurred i can't show that but uh she finds the owner's rose toy
what the fuck like her used used rose toy under her bed
as she said like you couldn't have put that away i mean maybe she saw that two girls were staying
at the airbnb and she was like you know what they're probably gonna need this at least like
clean it and put it somewhere i don't know in a drawer or some shit but right under your bed and
that shit it didn't even look like
was charged in a while what sort of airbnb doesn't allow you to use your refrigerator
i'd be leaving and getting my money back yeah me too i definitely wouldn't ask her any like
questions like hey what was the message behind the the rose toy that you left underneath my bed
there leave the toy on the pillow when you leave with a note thanks for not locking this up it
really helped me get to sleep you know what 10 out of 10 for welcoming gifts but like one
out of 10 for the airbnb in general i swear one of these days we're gonna see them locking up
the toilet as well because at that point the only thing that she could use was not the kitchen she
couldn't grab anything from the drawers because they were all locked up so basically just the bed
literally just the bed and maybe i probably the tv was locked as well no tv no toilet no kitchen
honestly just a bed and if you thought that was strict how about an airbnb where every single
corner of the room was locked and the TV was locked and the TV was locked and the TV was locked
in every corner that you go to has a rule like literally as soon as you walk in you see a
please remove shoes please remove shoes after entering home which i feel like oh they're
probably europeans which you know what this is the only rule that i'm gonna accept if you're
ever coming to my house and you don't take your nasty shoes off you ain't coming in i didn't do
the outside because it's a little ridiculous girl you take out take off your shoes no excuses here's some more
signs oh my god and that will take me my whole night into the kitchen here's more signs of more
what does that say please only use this water
ew what the fuck that does not look clean and why do you want me to use only that water
weirdo
and the best part about this is that i'm not going to use this water because i'm not going to use
it because i'm not going to use this water because i'm not going to use this water because i'm not going to use it
and the best part about this is they actually have everything sort of locked up with the personal
blowings which is fine you can have your personal balloons but they literally have food you don't
disturb please do not disturb all own owner girl why is owner's food still in the fridge
areas labeled i appreciate people are literally just living in in here and they're using this
like when people book it they just leave they go to their aunt's house for a few days
that's nasty their owner's food which is actually in the refrigerator which is
ew yeah pretty gross all in the bathroom you can't use the bathroom the best part i like is that
they literally want you to squeeze you to shower hold up what does that mean please squeeze your
shower doors of any water and or soap thing okay i know what she means i mean this is not the biggest
deal i do it at at
my house but i don't think i've ever done it at a hotel room again proving my point that why would
i stay here even though you pay for cleaning these oh how do you want to split it actually
dinner's on me okay big money well i got a venmo balance that i can spend with my venmo debit
mastercard so well i even mode you three times last week so it's kind of on me actually yeah
you send it i spend it did my money get like reincarnated yeah it's chicken shawarma want it
back
i can't believe you like ate my venmo spend your balance instantly with the venmo debit card no
monthly fee or minimum balance venmo balance account required to get a card and use a balance
the venmo mastercard is issued by the bank or bank na and do not move the shower head i mean
seriously only one position what if i like i want to tilt a little bit i thought i'd film it because
i really cannot just put it in words of all the craziness some of these hosts simply should not
be airbnb hosts if you hate people that
much coming over to your house and you don't like what they do at your house i was going to say why
are you putting your property on airbnb but obviously the answer to that is money but if
you're going to be that strict i feel like a lot of people are going to give you negative reviews
and then you you won't get any more people booking your airbnb if you're that uncomfortable with
people being at your house which i can totally understand don't list your house on airbnb it's
that simple is there a cap on how many rules can be displayed at a rb antique and fragile please do
not attempt or open a pool please do not attempt to open or pull okay decorative piece only do not
touch or move for any reason i am ten thousand years old and will break if you look at me the
wrong way what the i'll take that these shelves owners use only is this an antique house
because i'm seeing all antique stuff did they listen a museum on airbnb because i think i see
i saw there was an airbnb of a woman who listed literally just a bed in the kitchen the kitchen
area with a bed in it you did not have access to any other rooms it was literally two pictures of
the kitchen very tight space with a bed inside people are trying to make money any way possible
museums antique houses but i feel like if stuff is that fragile i don't think this should be on airbnb at all
this was this was our grandmother's table please be kind to it and use a placemat
four stains incredible is located under sink or just use soap and water
do not touch those are already dead me touching them i will probably give life to them
do not what am i touching there they're gonna turn into dust if i touch them do not turn lever not turn
leper
what
and while we're talking about these crazy rules a host makes a tiktok video of like
controversial things that i do as an airbnb host and the one rule that got people's attention
was when she said that she doesn't allow her guests to smoke outside
number four i don't allow smoking anywhere on the property not even outside i've had problems
with guests leaving cigarette butts around and i also want to avoid any cigarette smell being
brought into the airbnb after a bad experience with a long-term tenant who smoked i'm doing
everything that i can to prevent this from happening again and i mean don't get me wrong
i do understand where she found a guest that was leaving cigarette butts around and that's
understandable that's them littering but i can't smoke at all like what if i'm clean though like
i'm not gonna leave that around how far do i have to be like outside the house where i can
actually smoke and i really wouldn't have shown this example in particular because i don't think
it's that big of a deal you know just don't smoke near her property right but the reason why i
actually showed you this example is because this is what she says when one of her guests found dark
on her yard anyway my mom and i clean the airbnb before they get there so i know myself
that it is clean they asked to check in early which we accommodated pretty much immediately
they had messaged us to complain about the fact that there was dog poop in the yard which
is our fault and also like it's not that big of a deal it's very clear in our listing we responded
within minutes we genuinely were happy to go pick it up for them but they said no they were just
going to throw it out themselves moving on isn't this kind of hypocritical though so finding dog
on your yard when guests show up and you even said that we always make sure that it's
really clean which i'm guessing this wasn't the case but it's okay for them to find dog on your
yard but it's not okay for them to smoke outside but hey her house her rules she can come up with
whatever she wants to but if i was the guest and i found dog on the yard when i just
like what if i stepped on dog you know what being one star because hosts can give reviews
to people who stay at their place and i'm pretty sure she probably gave them a one star for
for the cigarettes and you know damn well i'm also gonna give her a one star
if i find dog on the yard and not to sound like a hater and dog people are gonna hate me
right now but you know what you're not gonna find in my yard though cat because she's clean
and she poops in her litter box i'm sorry i just had to throw a little shade the dog i feel bad
that i just threw shade at the dog owners i love you guys but like my cat is cleaner
you know what an airbnb's host worst nightmare is people staying at their airbnb no i'm just kidding
low-key though a party of eight people staying at their airbnb and they don't even like two
people in there but eight people would send them into a chisha paytas kitchen floor meltdown
so let's see the condition that these eight people live in
left this poor Airbnb's host house.
- I already know that I'm not gonna be leaving them
a five-star review, so I don't have high hopes.
Living room looks good.
The reason I know I'm not gonna be leaving them
a five-star review is because our neighbors
texted us this morning saying that these guests
were driving around the neighborhood really loud
and racing in their cars and stuff,
and it was disrupting the neighborhood.
And number two, they were smoking outside,
not cigarettes, if you're catching my drift.
He said it was so strong that he couldn't let his son
go outside, and these neighbors are super chill.
If he says it's bad, I trust that it's bad.
- Hold up, though, but the driving outside
has nothing to do with your house.
The fuck?
Again, in my opinion, this is very hypocritical,
'cause what has them to do driving outside with your house?
That's like giving a restaurant a one-star review
because it rained on your way there.
You're like, I wanted to go to this restaurant,
but it rained, and like, one star.
Yeah, I didn't like that.
Bitch.
That has nothing to do with your house.
- Looking cleaner than I was anticipating.
- Like eight people, and look at how clean this looks.
- Found this under one of the beds upstairs.
I hear a dripping noise.
- Okay, I mean, she found a, what is that, a hairspray?
- Found this under one--
- Pro perfect oil control multitasking settings.
What is that?
Isn't this just makeup stuff?
So she found makeup stuff?
How is that a big deal that she found makeup stuff?
- There were eight guests, so I was also expecting--
- Look at how clean that is.
- And they had no reviews.
But they actually left it, like, in pretty good shape.
- That's perfect shape.
- I don't know where that dripping noise is coming from.
So even though they left it in good shape,
just because of the text from the neighbor,
and them breaking our house rule of no smoking,
especially something illegal,
I am gonna be leaving them less than five stars.
- You actually have no proof of that,
that they drove like crazy outside?
Uh, just because your neighbor sent you a text,
hey, your guests have been driving like crazy outside.
And then again, she's upset that they smoked outside,
even though they left the space.
Spotless, even outside, she couldn't find anything.
And she still complained about it.
And I mean, I get it.
Her rules, you can't be smoking outside.
But like, imagine being these guests,
and then seeing that you got a one-star review.
And on the review, she says,
"I'm only giving them a one-star review
"because a random person texted me
"that when they were driving from the airport to my house,
"they actually ran a yellow light.
"So I'm giving them a one-star.
"They're horrible drivers."
Bitch, this is not Uber.
Why are you giving them a one-star
because they were driving like crazy outside
with no proof besides her neighbor's text?
I'm just saying.
Moving on, there's been a lot of Airbnb hosts getting caught
living or staying in the same place
that the guest is staying.
And this wasn't listed, by the way.
And the creepiest one that I found was
when this bookshelf opens up
and the host just shows up because they were hungry,
like literally one of those secret bookshelf doors
that you see in the movies.
- Hi.
- Look at this shit.
- Look, this is my house.
- Yeah, but I'm renting this off you on Airbnb.
- Yeah, but I still live here.
- Yeah, so why are you here?
- Because I live here.
- Yeah, I know, but I'm saying, why are you here?
- To rent this out from you, and now you're here.
You just come from a bookshelf.
- Yeah, it's a bookshelf.
- Doesn't everyone have that?
- No, but why are you here?
- To get breakfast.
- Eat up, you guys.
Eat up.
Your salary.
- Okay, but like, she needs the calories.
She's starving, dude.
Give her a break.
What are you, a fucking creep?
First of all, it's not even your house.
Why are you complaining?
You're lucky that she's sweet enough
to let you pay money to stay there.
No, but I believe this video was actually staged.
Staged was a fake video.
I think I've seen this before.
But how crazy is that,
that you just find your Airbnb host showing up
while you're like eating something,
or like you're not even expecting anyone,
or like you're just staying alone.
You know?
And there's been cases where Airbnb hosts were so creepy.
I think some, not I think,
but a host was actually arrested
and he went to prison for a year.
But I think a little over a year
because he had spy cameras all over his house.
And I'm not talking about those big ass cameras.
Like he had those tiny cameras
that they put in like showers, alarm clocks.
And people have gotten so paranoid
that they bring a device where it shows you
if there's a camera around somewhere,
which I'm like,
do not blame these people at all.
With all these creeps going around, go ahead.
We just found out we were being watched in our Airbnb.
Look at that little camera.
I'll make this quick.
There were 15 girls staying in a house
for my friend's 30th birthday.
One of our friends was like,
"Guys, I'm really paranoid.
"I feel like there's cameras in the house."
And we were like,
"Girl, you watch way too much TikTok.
"There are no cameras in this house.
"You're just being dramatic."
But she whipped out her flashlight
and she went investigating.
She looked in like every single shower head,
all the picture frames, doorknobs.
- So just kind of scans the place.
- And she found one
in the bathroom face directly to the shower.
- Where?
- We had been there for a night,
like showering and things,
and always check for cameras.
- Oh.
- And always listen to your super paranoid friends.
- But then again,
why is an alarm clock inside the shower?
If you're finding an alarm clock,
or, oh wait, I was gonna say like a thing to hold your clothes,
but then you probably hold,
you can put your towel there.
But the alarm clock though, major red flag.
And a group of girls from Australia find a secret entrance.
And this was like behind the counter
where you could move the actual counter.
And a secret door opens
and this leads to a creepy-ass basement.
Oh, I see the handle.
- Oh my god.
- Oh my god.
- What is that?
- What's in there?
- What's in there?
- Oh, the stairs look so creepy.
- I stepped on it.
- No.
- No.
- No.
- Stop.
- Oh no.
- Close it.
- Close it.
- What are you doing?
What the fuck are you doing?
- There's a staircase.
- What if there's something behind it?
What if there's something behind it?
- Oh no.
There might be a camera recording.
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Podcast Summary
Key Points:
The host of the Airbnb is overly strict with rules, requiring guests to do laundry, strip beds, and clean dishes despite paying a cleaning fee.
Some hosts lock up essential items like fridges, toilets, and TVs, making the stay extremely restrictive and impractical.
Guests are often left with negative experiences due to host rules, such as no smoking outside or using only specific water, even when these rules seem unreasonable.
A viral TikTok highlights a host appearing unexpectedly from a secret bookshelf, raising concerns about privacy and safety in Airbnb rentals.
There are reports of hosts using spy cameras in bathrooms, showers, and alarm clocks, leading to guest paranoia and one host being arrested for such actions.
Guests face hypocrisy when hosts complain about minor issues like smoking or loud driving, with no proof or direct connection to the property.
The cleanliness of the Airbnb is often excellent, but the strict rules and lack of trust create a negative overall experience.
The Venmo balance and debit card are presented as a convenient, fee-free financial tool, contrasting with the chaotic and often exploitative Airbnb experience.
Summary:
The conversation explores the absurdity and contradictions of Airbnb hosting rules, highlighting how some hosts impose extreme restrictions—like banning smoking, locking all rooms, or requiring guests to do all cleaning—despite guests paying for a stay. These rules often lead to guest complaints and even paranoia, especially when hosts are seen appearing unexpectedly or using hidden cameras. The narrative contrasts the cleanliness of the property with the hostility of the rules, showing that while the space may be well-maintained, the experience is deeply frustrating.
It also touches on the hypocrisy of hosts blaming guests for minor infractions, like driving loudly or smoking, without evidence. A major concern is the presence of secret entrances and surveillance devices, which have led to real cases of criminal behavior and guest fear. The discussion includes a humorous interlude about Venmo balances and a debit card, emphasizing the contrast between financial convenience and the emotional toll of overregulation.
Ultimately, the critique centers on the lack of trust, fairness, and transparency in the Airbnb model, with many guests feeling exploited by strict, unproven rules that prioritize the host’s comfort over the guest’s experience.
FAQs
You can spend your Venmo balance instantly using the Venmo Debit MasterCard. No monthly fees or minimum balance is required to use the card.
Yes, the Venmo MasterCard is issued by Bancorp Bank, N.A., and can be used to spend your Venmo balance.
Hosts often have strict rules, such as requiring guests to do laundry, strip beds, or not use the kitchen, which many guests find unreasonable or excessive.
Yes, some hosts charge cleaning fees or fees for activities like using the toilet, which guests often find unfair, especially when they’ve already paid a high price.
Yes, some guests have reported finding hidden cameras, secret entrances, or hosts showing up unexpectedly, raising concerns about privacy and safety.
Yes, guests can leave negative reviews for hosts they didn’t stay at, especially if they believe the host has unreasonable rules or unsafe conditions.
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