> "Does anyone have different experiences?" Having used AirBnb for 6+ years, yes. Without AirBnB, we probably would not be able to live the lifestyle we live (

> "Does anyone have different experiences?" Having used AirBnb for 6+ years, yes. Without AirBnB, we probably would not be able to live the lifestyle we live (nomadic in SEA with 3 people, usually 2-6 months in a place) The long durations and space are definitely something we need. Some other benefits I have found: 1. Kitchens. We can't live without a kitchen of decent size. Sink, full-ish fridge, counter space. 2. Lots of choice in terms of location/look/layout/price/etc. Hotels are mainly in tourist hubs, and in SEA, usually are either decently priced and of questionable quality or much more than we want to spend (especially once you factor in AirBnB monthly discounts). 3. I trust AirBnb customer service more than hotels. Most hotels in SEA aren't chains so you are at the whim of the owners. I have had nothing but good experiences with AirBnB customer service. They can be helpful when things are getting lost in translation as well. 4. Depending on the Host, Airbnb cancellation policies tend to be more flexible, and because it's not a chain, hosts are usually more accommodating. Less "I'm sorry sir, it's company policy". 5. Airbnb's interface tends to be much easier/nicer to use. Everything is in one place, you don't have various hotel booking sites to deal with, the map works really well and you can filter by many different criteria. 6. My wife loves searching through Airbnbs for treasure :)