2014 was a big year for Airbnb. From a new (quirky) logo to petitions & cases to continue renting in NYC, Airbnb got a lot of press coverage. Couch surfing and apartment renting are not a new concept, but Airbnb has made for a seamless competitor to your typical hotel bookings. Airbnb is a website for people to rent out lodging. It has over 800,000 listings in 33,000 cities and 192 countries.
Lycheng and Van Bo's 1-SQM "house" in Germany ($14 a night)
Yes, this is a real Airbnb rental.
According to Digital Trends, “Lycheng and Van Bo found a new way to recycle their kid's/niece's/nephew's playhouse and turn it into an artsy money-making tool. For just $14 a night, guests can stay in the smallest house in Berlin, measuring just one square meter in living space. The house is also modular; flip it vertically to sit out and enjoy the view from what was the door or turn it on its side to lay down for a nap. Since there are permanent holes in the wall and no lock on the door, it's probably wise to not bring valuables along for the night – unless, of course, Lycheng and Van Bo want to verify their IDs and help guests lock up their properties.”
Steve's backyard in Napa ($80 a night)
Yep, another real listing. This sand/dirt backyard can be yours for ONLY $80 a night!! What a steal! (yea, right..)
Steve’s backyard accommodates up to six, but provide your own tent(s) or Steve will charge you more money to loan you his. Sure, I’m sold.
Posh Igloo in NY!
How about this fancy Igloo?? Oh, but it is a shared room, so I hope you like strangers.
How could this be listed..
Also, CollegeHumor has a hilarious post about “if Airbnb reviews told the truth”. Read more of the fake yet funny reviews here.
