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Airbnb is looking to further curb bad behavior on its platform by requiring that all hosts and users officially verify their identities.

I paid $254 for one night in the Nashville Tiny Home, the most popular Airbnb in Tennessee in 2019, and it was worth every penny.

Blaming the housing crisis on hedge funds and private equity may be easy, but it’s dead wrong.

The "tech-savvy" Airbnb user who booked the Philadelphia home — rated 4.7 stars and with over 100 reviews — says the experience "shattered" her trust.

The new short-term rental registration law, which will go into effect next month, could take thousands of Airbnb listings off the market.

"I thought we would be done in six to eight months, and it took two years," owner Mike Fitzgerald said of the effort it took to complete the treehouse.

Meg and Glenn Hoburg converted 430 square feet of their modest Capitol Hill basement into a cozy one-room retreat. Here's what they learned.

Airbnb's new policy prohibits listings 'on a former plantation where enslaved people lived or worked' following backlash over a '1830s slave cabin' listing.

Prosecutors said the victim, who was renting a nearby Airbnb, was crossing a street when he saw the suspect exit a home and "quickly approach him" while holding a handgun.View Entire Post ›

Rental platform says trial run of new rules and technology sharply curtailed holiday "party incidents" last year.

The Lone Star State has no shortage of options for couples looking for a cozy weekend space for a holiday weekend getaway.

The short-term rental company says it's bringing "the economic benefits of hosting" to inflation-hit tenants.

The company said a new page on its site will list so-called Airbnb-friendly buildings, which will let tenants host their apartments just as homeowners can.

The Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana is a Jimmy Buffett-themed hotel and resort located on the white-sand Jaunillo Beach in the Dominican Republic.

The company plans to overhaul additional charges that Airbnb hosts can tack on to the nightly rate for a stay.

To help those still new to the process, the site is enlisting advice from its most experienced hosts.

Death of three Americans in Mexico City from gas inhalation raises questions for travelers. Here's what you should know.

Users have long complained of "sticker shock" after the platform tacks on hefty cleaning and service fees for home stays.

When Natalie Siburt, 26, moved into her new home in October, she was confused to see a man arrive with his luggage and ask her about checking in.

Shares of Airbnb fell Wednesday, a day after the company released third-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street's estimates but fell short on Q4 guidance.

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Even if we’re not seeing a full-on #Airbnbust, there may be good reasons for some hosts to cut their losses.

A pair of guests will have the chance to stay in the Sanderson Sisters' cottage. They'll also get to visit haunted sites in Salem, view a special screening of 'Hocus Pocus 2' and try witchcraft.

New text messages between Musk and Twitter boss Parag Agrawal reveal how the relationship broke down.

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Calling all Hocus Pocus fandoms! A recreation of the Sanderson Sisters cottage is now available to the public through Airbnb -- just don’t touch that spell book!

Airbnb re-created the cottage in the remote woods of Danvers, Massachusetts, and is offering an exclusive stay.

A New Zealand woman is gearing up to sue Airbnb following the death of her husband.

"I knew it had ties to Freddy Fender when I purchased the lake house, but I did not learn the full history until recently," explained current homeowner Jaime Flores.

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The property owner who rented out his home on Airbnb spoke out after he found out three teens were shot during a homecoming afterparty late Saturday night.

Guests who book vacation rentals through Airbnb often have no idea that they're booking in a high-risk fire area. And the company provides no warning or escape plan if disaster strikes.

The house is just a short distance away from where the royal family traditionally spends the holiday season.

Theodore TOO, currently stationed in Hamilton, Ontario, will be open for Airbnb stays on Saturday and Sunday.

With increasing pressure coming from local municipalities, including outright bans of short-term rental properties, Airbnb is motivated to find a solution to the problem of some of their rental houses being bad neighbors.

Parties at Airbnb listings became more popular during the COVID-19 pandemic due to safety measures and restrictions at bars, restaurants and clubs.

How many times have you been sitting in ungodly heat just wishing you had a pool in your backyard to cool off in?

Airbnb says it's rolling out new technology to spot and block people who try to use the short-term rental service to throw a party.

In an investigation into the actor's behavior, sources told Insider there were rumors in Iceland that Miller was running a cult out of their Airbnb.

Hosts around the world have been sharing their unique spaces on Airbnb for well over a decade, and guests have fallen for their one-of-a-kind stays, from domes and windmills to lighthouses and trains.

Shares of gig economy companies popped this week as Uber, Lyft, DoorDash and Airbnb posted quarterly reports that showed strong demand.

As the baseball metaphor suggests, the Bullpen consists of stocks in reserve that we might consider buying and adding our portfolio.

The new owner of the cabin said that the previous owner who made the Airbnb listing marketed it as a former slave cabin despite being told the structure wasn't old enough to have housed slaves.

Kierra Castleberry is a University of Houston graduate and an Airbnb phenom who is making huge money in the short term and vacation home market and teaching other minority women how to do the same thing. She is just 25 years old and on track to make $350,000 this year.

Airbnb on Monday removed listings where enslaved people in the U.S. once lived following a viral TikTok video slamming a Mississippi property described as a “slave cabin.”

Airbnb is reporting a profit of $379 million for the second quarter, and it says bookings were a record.

Airbnb's revenue jumped 58% year-over-year to $2.1 billion helping to drive the company’s most profitable second quarter to date.

Using host descriptions of rentals, we created a database to draw an elusive line between culture and geography creating a map of American culture.

With temperatures consistently hitting 100 degrees Fahrenheit, tourists in Athens, Greece, try to stay cool while still enjoying the sights in the historic city.

Top communications exec at Amazon and one-time White House spokesman has been named Airbnb's head of policy.

Carney joined Amazon in 2015 after serving as White House press secretary under President Barack Obama and quickly rose to become a top executive.

Enjoy the best of Texas nature, wildlife, and parks on a luxury escape brought to you by H-E-B Field and Future products

I visited Dolly Parton's Tennessee theme park for the first time. Dollywood had surprisingly steep hills and didn't play many Dolly Parton songs.

Mike and Caroline Parrish built the Asheville, North Carolina, home — which you can rent out on Airbnb — to have views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Airbnb said that since it implemented its policy in August 2020, it has seen a 44% year-over-year drop in the rate of party reports.

Hidden cameras are often located in common household devices, such as thermostats and alarm clocks. Here are three steps to finding one during your next trip.

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A man is in critical condition after police said he was shot in an apparent drive-by shooting while outside of an Airbnb during a possible graduation party in east downtown Houston Sunday.

A man is dead after Houston police said he was shot during a drive-by shooting while at a party held at an Airbnb located in east downtown Houston Sunday.

Even though the property lacks air-conditioning and comes with a "summertime disclaimer," the off-the-grid desert stay in Terlingua made Airbnb's top 10 "most wishlisted" rentals.

The Chinese government has blocked foreign tourists from visiting the country since the pandemic hit in early 2020.

Airbnb was a minor player in the Chinese market. Tujia, a larger competitor, has reportedly offered to take over its listings.

All mainland Chinese listings — homes and experiences — will be taken down by this summer.

The co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, Brian Chesky, has donated $100 million to the Obama Foundation to fund scholarships for students pursuing careers in public service and includes multiple stipends for travel.

The city of Pearland voted Monday night in favor of regulations for short-term property rentals.

Sailing is no longer just for the rich and famous. It’s now becoming more affordable for families in the Houston area.

Houston area residents are using Airbnb to help donate money to people Ukrainians.

One Katy family said their planned stay at an Airbnb nearly turned into them living on the streets after their host was caught breaking the rules by letting them stay in the unit.

Airbnb has reported its second-straight quarterly profit and it says its revenue is now higher than it was before the pandemic.

An art installation inspired by Vice President Kamala Harris, The New York Times’ “The 1619 Project” and “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah,” as well as charitable programs from Airbnb, Google, PayPal and the National Football League, are among the finalists for the inaugural Anthem Awards announced Tuesday.

Soon, Airbnb hosts in Oregon will only see the initials of some prospective renters, not their full names.

Airbnb hosts in Oregon will soon be blocked from initially seeing the full names of guests, in an experiment aimed at curbing discrimination against Black travelers, the booking service announced.

The famous house featured in “Home Alone” is being listed on Airbnb.

Are you looking for a piece of the past? Well, you can take it back in this new 90′s-themed Airbnb home in Houston.

With life returning to near-normal levels since the pandemic began, Airbnb announced that they will bring stricter guidelines and crackdown on parties hosted on New Year’s Eve.

Whatever the reason you’re here, whether you’re honest-to-goodness house hunting, you’re searching for images to tack to your dream house vision board, or you just need something to gawk at to pass the time cooped up indoors, enjoy a virtual tour of this rad Texas pad on the market.

When traveling with a large group, booking a vacation home rental is often to go-to route to saving money as it is typically overall less expensive and more accommodating than booking multiple hotel rooms.

To some, staying in a haunted hotel or Airbnb is a bucket list experience, but when I found out my friends booked an Airbnb in a building that used to be a psychiatric hospital, all I could think was that some ghosts were going to visit me at night.

Airbnb has provided housing to more than 20,000 Afghan refugees worldwide, including here in Houston.

Airbnb has shared how Houstonians can help support Afghan refugees by providing temporary housing through its community.

Houston Life is excited to offer one lucky winner a two-night staycation in this gorgeous “designer” Airbnb, courtesy of our friends at The Haus Rentals.

Airbnb says it lost $68 million in the second quarter, but that's smaller than losses it posted in the same quarter last year and in 2019.

Just like the B-52's song says, you can live in your own "Private Idaho" when you snag this eclectic Airbnb rental.

Austin hosts the 'most hospitable' tiny cottage in Texas.

Residents in the Westview Terrace neighborhood in Spring Branch gathered Friday to express their concern about what has been happening at home nearby.

The New York Mets under new owner Steven Cohen are embracing Bobby Bonilla Day, an annual remembrance of a famously unsuccessful contract.

Modern live comes with its conveniences but it’s also got its fair share of stress. Chances are your phone’s constantly buzzing with breaking news, work emails, traffic alerts and the like. And even if you’ve only occasionally peeked at your phone, the stress of so many alerts and updates may have left you feeling a bit burnt out. An escape from the hubbub of city living could probably do you some good.

Whatever the reason you’re here, whether you’re in the midst of planning you’re next getaway, you’re searching for images to tack to your unique Airbnb vision board, or you just need something to gawk at to pass the time cooped up indoors, enjoy a virtual tour of this one-of-a-kind vacation rental located in Bartlett, TX.

Calling all architecture enthusiasts, history buffs and unique Airbnb aficionados. Cross an item off your bucket list when you stay the night at this bank-turned-Airbnb in Bartlett, TX.

The city of Bellaire is considering an ordinance that would put limits on homeowners who want to rent out their own property.

Were you born a Dr Pepper fan by default? Is Dr Pepper your bubbly beverage of choice? Color yourself a carbonated beverage buff? Does a visit to the Dr Pepper Museum rank high on your Texas bucket list? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we’ve found you the perfect weekend getaway -- A stunning, 135-year-old Waco home built by one of the men who introduced Dr Pepper to the world is now a rental up for grabs on Airbnb.

Looking for a place to take a break during the summer? One Houston-area AirBnB listing is listed for rent, and it’s currently available.

Airbnb says it lost nearly $1.2 billion in the first quarter, about three times as much as it lost a year ago, as travel remains depressed because of the pandemic.

Cross an item off your bucket list when you book a night-- or two -- at this geodesic dwelling in the Texas Hill Country. Dubbed the “Black Beauty,” the airbnb is nestled on a wooded lot in Leander, TX, about 30 minutes outside Austin City Limits. Constructed in the 90s using a geodesic dome home building kit, the three-story abode was completely remodeled in 2020. Why blab on and on about these incredible accommodations when we can let these photos talk the talk for us? Scroll through the slideshow above to take a peek inside this stunning space.

Home-sharing site Airbnb posted a $3.9 billion loss in the fourth quarter of 2020 as it suffered from the pandemic downturn in travel and recorded one-time costs for becoming a public company. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)Home-sharing site Airbnb posted a $3.9 billion loss in the fourth quarter of 2020 as it suffered from the pandemic downturn in travel and recorded one-time costs for becoming a public company. In results released Thursday — Airbnb's first as a publicly traded entity — the company took a charge of $2.8 billion for stock compensation related to the IPO. The company did say revenue will not decline as much in the current quarter as it did in the fourth quarter of last year. Since the start of the pandemic, Airbnb has shifted its focus to beach towns and mountain destinations — outdoorsy places where the risk of contracting the coronavirus is perceived to be lower.

Calling all gamers, convenience store enthusiasts and unique Airbnb aficionados. Cross an item off your bucket list when you secure an exclusive stay at 7-Eleven’s newest luxury evolution store before it debuts to the public. Texas based 7-Eleven teamed up with Airbnb to offer the one-of-a-kind overnight stay, which will be hosted virtually by Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. You’re probably wondering just how many smackeroos this once-in-a-lifetime gaming experience will set you back, right? “The ultimate gamers’ console warranted an experience just as exclusive in our newest 7-Eleven Evolution Store – our ultimate retail environment.

This was the most wish-listed Airbnb in Texas in 20202020 felt cursed. Airbnb, “in the spirit of this wanderlust,” recently released a report listing the “most wish-listed” rental in each state in 2020. On the vacation rental’s Airbnb page, hundreds of comments from former guests praise the Insta-worthy accommodations. Check-in was seamless, and Danielle provided plenty of recommendations on nearby restaurants and activities.”On Airbnb, Danielle boasts the title “Superhost,” a designation reserved for Airbnb hosts considered a cut above the rest. Why blab on and on about these incredible accommodations when we can let these photos talk the talk for us?

Airbnb says it will be blocking and cancelling reservations in the Washington, D.C. area during the week of the presidential inauguration. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)NEW YORK – Airbnb said Wednesday it will be blocking and canceling all reservations in the Washington, D.C., area during the week of the presidential inauguration. But over Presidents' Day weekend, the site lists more than 300 rentals in the Washington area. Meanwhile, a hotel labor union representing 7,200 hotel workers in the Washington area, called for hotel closures in the area to protect staff and the public. Marriott International said Wednesday that its hotels in the Washington area will remain open leading up to and through the inauguration.

Airbnb said Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, that its reviewing reservations in the Washington, D.C., area ahead of the upcoming presidential inauguration and will bar any guests associated with hate groups or violent activity. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)Airbnb said Monday that it’s reviewing reservations in the Washington, D.C., area ahead of next week’s presidential inauguration and will bar any guests associated with hate groups or violent activity. Airbnb said it will warn all guests in the Washington region that it may bring legal action against them if they are members of hate groups or if they plan violent activities. Airbnb said it’s also banning from its platform anyone who engaged in criminal activity in last week’s riot at the U.S. Capitol. Democratic President-elect Joe Biden was the biggest recipient of Airbnb donations.