How to Choose the Perfect Airbnb for Summer Travelers

No matter how far away from home one may be, nobody likes to stay in a subpar accommodation that ticks all the boxes of a bad experience, especially not when you’re paying money for it.

Airbnb has been around for decades and has transitioned from a simple founder Airbed rental, into a company that allows many property owners to provide befitting accommodation to thrill seekers all over the world.

While travelling to a new destination is fun, it’s pretty easy to lose the spark of the trip, finding out that your booked Airbnb stay is far from what you imagined it to be. How do you ensure you get the best booking while cutting back on travel expenses? Keep reading the guide to find out

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How to Find the Best Airbnb Listing for Summer

If you’re set to spend summer far away from home, finding the best Airbnb summer listing to complement your experience is non-negotiable. Since nobody starts off a booking an Airbnb looking to get the worst experience from their stay, to fail-proof your booking, here are a few things to do to ensure you end up with the best experience.

Be realistic about your expectations

While various exciting perks come with different properties, summer is a peak travel time, and the most scenic homes would likely be in high demand. Don’t book an Airbnb as an actual vacation spot; rather, book one because you’ve determined your preferred vacation spot, places you want to go, and the sights you want to see. This way, you can determine how much proximity you require to get around. While some spaces offer a simple room to sleep in, others have a whole property available for vacationers. How much space would you be needing? How much are you willing to pay for it? These are important questions to answer even before you book an Airbnb property.

Personal preferences

Usually, what makes a listing “bad” isn’t necessarily a bad space, but improper consideration of personal preferences before booking a space. You might find a space that feels perfect and looks good enough, but before you book, be sure the overall neighbourhood is fine for you. Also, some properties have security cameras at strategic places. Is this a deal-breaker for you or is it inconsequential? Do you mind having a stay-in host, a shared room, or prefer a private space during your getaway? If you’ll be out during most of your stay, certain things may not matter to you as such. However, if you’ll be spending more time indoors than outdoors, you want to be sure about specifics such as a kitchen space, a stocked fridge, among other things.

Be Neighbourhood-specific with your search

If you’ll be visiting a city for the first time, it’s best to determine what’s where through a thorough research. Once you’ve determined where you want to go, you can easily tell how far or how close the nearest neighbourhoods are. You can make your Airbnb search by keying in the names of those specific places in your search for listings. Typing in the names of the places you want would help you narrow down the options you have, instead of searching by entire provinces. If it feels like too much work, you can reach out to us Vecta Travels to assist with this service.

Specific needs

Summer with family or a spouse is way different from when doing summer with kids. When searching for bookings, ensure your choice of space takes everyone’s needs into consideration. While some listings may accommodate more than one adult, the neighbourhood might not be kid-friendly. Be sure to check for smoking and alcohol policies too, if these are specific concerns you have in mind. If you’re big on swimming, a space with a swimming pool might just be fine, or it might not matter, if you prefer spending more time at the beach than at the pool.

Reviews are King

Once you’ve determined the properties that catch your fancy, the next thing you want to do is read the reviews. Some listings are more recent than others, so the number of reviews may not be exactly a thing, but the quality of the review is what matters. Authentic reviews of a listing will reflect various guest preferences, so don’t expect a 5-star review all the way.

If you find a listing with a long history of 5 stars, you might want to raise an eyebrow there, it may indicate that bad reviews are being deleted.

However, reviews of 4.5 stars and above, the super host status of the listing, responsiveness of host, amongst other things are important aspects to check. You also want to look out for specific details on the review from the guest experience that the listing description may not reflect. Such details may include window views, neighbourhood friendliness, and how functional the cooling units are.

Listing Images

A well-written Airbnb summer listing shows you everything exciting about the property to attract you to book it. However, listings that prioritise city views, neighbourhood images, up-close images of not-so-relevant items like plants and artworks over the actual living space should be avoided. Although the added views are nice to have, your priority is the living space and not just the small details. The images help you know how much space is available to you on the property. You can tell by this if the space is a right fit for your specific need or otherwise.

Pay attention to Description

Don’t skim through the description and settle for the pictures alone. In fact, beyond the pictures, the description is what tells you what you need to know to determine if the space fits your preference. Sometimes, the images reveal the aesthetics of the place, while the description reveals the functionality of the space, especially with respect to the summer season. It also helps you determine the questions to ask the host if any detail is missing. Don’t assume, for instance, that all properties will have an AC unit installed; while most listings will mention it, you might want to ask the host about its functionality and if it was recently serviced.

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Choosing the perfect Airbnb for summer can make a huge difference in your vacation.  That’s why, beyond the attractive images of a space, details are important. Ready to explore our summer options this year, contact us today for more information.