What are the most common Airbnb host horror stories?

One horror story is about a host who promised a clean and quiet place. But when the guests arrived, the room was filthy with dirty sheets and trash everywhere. The host was unresponsive too.

A common horror story is about aggressive neighbors. Some neighbors may not like having Airbnb guests around and show their displeasure in an aggressive way. They might yell at the guests for simple things like parking in a spot that they think is theirs, even if it's allowed. There are also cases where neighbors have been overly possessive of shared spaces like a driveway or a small garden area.

Many people have stories about uncleanliness. Like finding hair all over the bathroom, dirty towels that looked like they hadn't been washed in ages, and even bugs in the bedroom. It's really gross and can ruin your whole Airbnb experience. You expect a certain level of cleanliness when you book a place, but sometimes it's just not there.

One common Airbnb horror story is arriving at a dirty and unhygienic place. Guests often find dirty sheets, a filthy kitchen, or a bathroom full of hair and grime. Another is dealing with unresponsive hosts who don't answer messages when there are problems. And a lot of people have horror stories about false advertising, where the place looks nothing like the pictures on the website.

Dirty bathrooms are a common Airbnb horror story. I've heard of cases where the toilet was clogged and the shower was full of hair. Another common one is false advertising. For example, the pictures showed a large, modern room, but in reality, it was small and shabby.

Rudeness is a common one. Like when a host is short - tempered and snaps at customers for no good reason. Another is incompetence, such as getting the reservation details wrong. And then there's the case of the host showing favoritism. For example, seating regular customers in the best spots while making new customers wait for no good reason.

One common horror story is false advertising. The place looks amazing in the photos but in reality, it's tiny and shabby. Another is bad neighbors. I stayed at an Airbnb once where the neighbors were so noisy all night that I couldn't sleep.

Often, in these horror stories, there are issues with cleanliness. Guests arrive to find dirty rooms, bathrooms, or kitchens. Also, unexpected and unpleasant noises are common, whether it's from machinery, animals in a way that's not pleasant, or just noisy neighbors that the host didn't mention. And sometimes, the host has a lot of rules that they don't communicate clearly until the guests are already there and it becomes a source of conflict.

One common element is a lack of respect for the guest's privacy. For example, the host family might enter the guest's room without permission.

The feeling of being in a place that might have a dark history. Like if it was the site of a crime or a place where someone died. You can't help but wonder if there are any lingering 'presences'. It's that sense of unease that comes with the possibility of the supernatural. Also, when things start to move or change on their own, like doors opening or objects shifting positions. It defies normal explanation and that's really terrifying.