We're Airbnb Superhosts and we think cleaning fees and check-out chores are bunk, too

We're Airbnb Superhosts and we think cleaning fees and check-out chores are bunk, too

In 2016, My husband and I started renting out the basement apartment of our house as a short-term rental on Airbnb. We live in a college town and figured we'd get some guests during football game weekends and graduations. We didn't realize at the time how many people come to our town to visit their college kids or check out the school, so we were pleasantly surprised by how regularly we were booked.In 2019, we moved into the house next door and …

How Airbnb and foreign demand are pricing out locals

​Cape Town’s allure as a global tourist destination has led to a significant increase in short-term rentals, particularly through platforms like Airbnb. While this boom has bolstered the local economy, it has also intensified housing challenges for residents.​ Cape Town boasts over 23,000 Airbnb listings, surpassing cities like Barcelona and Bangkok. Notably, more than 80% of these are entire homes or apartments, effectively removing them from t…