This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Michelle Burson, owner of an Airbnb in Brookings ... and he explained that because of COVID-19, cleaning professionals had to take extra ...

An Airbnb guest took to Reddit in utter dismay after paying a hefty cleaning fee before checking in and then being asked to do housework before checking out. The guest was rightfully confused.

Whether you have a a spare room, annexe or empty property, listing it on Airbnb as a short-term holiday let is a popular way ...

Over time, however, booking an Airbnb morphed into a huge risk for travelers to take. Exorbitant cleaning fees, confusing check-in instructions and uncomfortable encounters with hosts have tainted ...