My husband and I travel occasionally for art shows, and love staying at nice places. Recently we learned of an alternative that is world wide, and quite delightful. It's called airbnb.com. , a consortium of spaces that vary from one bedroom to whole suites, apartments, lofts. And the price is very reasonable. WeAre staying in the lower level suite of a home in a gated community for $55/night and it is spacious, and the host is gracious. If you have not heard about it you may want to at least check out the site.
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Joel, we have been a bit selective, but 3 for 3 our stays have been wonderful, and as nice as home. I think you have to be cautious, but Airbnb allows honest feedback... As well as access to the property owner.
Now this is something to see! I travel all over, but only pull my camper when it's less than 5 hours away. When I can't pull my own camper I have to cough up for a hotel. I'll be looking into this!
I spoke with a friend who used airbnb while in France, Belgium and Poland. She tells me France is trying to make it illegal, but her accommodations were clean, reliable and safe. She mentioned in Poland they cooked great meals for her and delighted in getting to know her. I however have not traveled outside the usa
I have some friends that swear by Airbnb. One found a place for 2 months in Chicago while she was doing an internship, so it can be good for slightly longer term trips too (like, if you book back to back shows in an area further away from home).
I'm more partial to pitching a tent somewhere near by, but I'm also a camping addict. :)
I'm staying at AirBnBs when we go up to Seattle (from Denver) for a graduation and then the Edmonds Arts Festival.
I'm looking forward to the fact that one of them has two older dogs who share the yard of the guest house we are renting. Nothing like rent-a-pet and a hammock after an art show. :-)
Yes, I'm familiar with Airbnb but haven't had a chance to use it yet. My son, who used to travel a lot turned me on to it, it's a wonderful alternative to staying at a hotel/motel and usually less expensive too. So glad you took advantage of it and it's working out for you...thanks for sharing.
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Now this is something to see! I travel all over, but only pull my camper when it's less than 5 hours away. When I can't pull my own camper I have to cough up for a hotel. I'll be looking into this!
Has anyone tried this for staying out of the country? I was thinking of it for Europe.
Sweet...or should I say Suite!
^^^=what she said!!! LOL Nice digs.
I have some friends that swear by Airbnb. One found a place for 2 months in Chicago while she was doing an internship, so it can be good for slightly longer term trips too (like, if you book back to back shows in an area further away from home).
I'm more partial to pitching a tent somewhere near by, but I'm also a camping addict. :)
I'm staying at AirBnBs when we go up to Seattle (from Denver) for a graduation and then the Edmonds Arts Festival.
I'm looking forward to the fact that one of them has two older dogs who share the yard of the guest house we are renting. Nothing like rent-a-pet and a hammock after an art show. :-)
Yes, I'm familiar with Airbnb but haven't had a chance to use it yet. My son, who used to travel a lot turned me on to it, it's a wonderful alternative to staying at a hotel/motel and usually less expensive too. So glad you took advantage of it and it's working out for you...thanks for sharing.
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