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Airbnb: Five houses in five months in the middle of a pandemic (#36)
July 14, 2020 · 13 min · 5K views · Valle de Bravo
What this video covers
Lou and Lyz, currently grounded in Mexico due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, share their experience renting five different Airbnb properties over six months while away from their sailboat.0:23 They highlight a property in Valle de Bravo as their favorite for its natural setting, rustic character, and outdoor amenities like fire pits.2:03 The couple contrasts this with a modern, luxury city apartment in Querétaro that lacked comfort, and a subsequent rental that arrived in poor condition, infested with spiders, cockroaches, and scorpions.0:56 To navigate long-term rentals, they offer five tips: prioritize guest reviews over descriptions, verify bedroom and bed configurations, confirm internet connectivity and kitchen equipment, respect house rules and personal property, and negotiate discounts for long-term stays.8:46 They also emphasize the importance of accurately reporting the number of guests to avoid pricing discrepancies.12:14 The pair concludes their stay in Mexico to prepare for a multi-flight journey back to their vessel in Europe.13:12
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