If it is on AirBnb you at least know it'll be easy. Meaning: no need to have a local number, usually have a reception to avoid needing to agree on an exact tim

If it is on AirBnb you at least know it'll be easy. Meaning: no need to have a local number, usually have a reception to avoid needing to agree on an exact time beforehand, hosts are actually on time (I hate when I agree on a time and there's nobody around), hosts are actually reachable, etc. I don't find AirBnb cheaper or anything, you still pay a pretty big service fee. It's just less hidden.