[nemo44x]

Between safety issues like this, the fact that the buildings aren't regularly inspected, that there's been numerous discoveries of hidden cameras, and the general lack of service, etc I still can't believe anyone would stay in a thing like this.

Communities should pass laws that any residency being used in this manner (for-profit rental) needs to have regular fire inspection, be up to code when it comes to sensors, have certain levels of liability insurance, and sign affidavits stating there are no cameras and punish violations with large monetary fines. If you're going to use your home as a business then it should be treated like one.

[bluetidepro]

> ...I still can't believe anyone would stay in a thing like this.

What alternatives are there for large groups of say 10-20 close friends/family that are that well priced with the amenities the average AirBnb offers (kitchen, pool, living room, etc.)? Hotels are not really an option for that size if you all want to be together with private communal areas.

[nemo44x]

Yeah, I guess there are probably edge cases here. A friend of mine has a large property that would be a great destination wedding type thing. I guess I'm thinking of regular homes being used as a substitute for hotels. Not quite professionalized like a bed & breakfast or destination type place.

[bluetidepro]

Yeah, I mean I personally do not like Airbnb, but I feel like the "large close friends/family" use case is the only reason to still use them. Sadly there isn't really a good alternative for that. If it's just me and my partner, I always use a hotel instead. No value in Airbnb for small parties, for many reasons like you mentioned.