But there are safety concerns that arise with the vacation rental experience. “While many hotels have security guards and someone at a front desk keeping an eye on the property 24/7, Airbnbs do ...

But Airbnb has also faced criticism around its user experience and concerns about guest safety. See this interview on “NBC Nightly News with Hallie Jackson” tonight at 6:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. CT.

Justin Ford built a system that's reviewed around 10,000 Airbnbs for often-overlooked safety issues. His tips for Airbnb hosts include installing the best smoke alarm to putting rubber on the floor.

“With over 1.5 billion guest arrivals to 220 countries and regions, safety issues on Airbnb are incredibly rare,” an Airbnb spokesperson said in an email.

He says when he attended Metro Council meetings about short-term-rental safety issues, Airbnb didn’t send a representative. “They just don’t care,” he says.

AirCover includes $3 million worth of damage protection, $1 million in liability insurance, and a 24-hour safety line for emergencies. Sophie said she found out a convicted felon, Nicole Bell, had ...

Pittsburgh City Councilwoman Deb Gross on Tuesday introduced legislation that would create new regulations for short-term ...

Springfield neighbors describe safety concerns in council debate on Airbnb ... Among them were hosts who advertise rooms or houses on online platforms such as Airbnb and VRBO for rent at a ...

"It's really for the safety and security not only for our guests, but for us as well," Jenise said. "As owners, and I'm sure you'll get this from several owners, we're not sitting there 24/7 ...

Chicago Airbnb host says company didn't let him refute false allegation 03:21. CHICAGO (CBS) – A Chicago Airbnb host said he was locked out of his account and at risk of losing thousands of ...

With the rise of platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo, short-term vacation rentals have become an increasingly popular alternative to hotels. In the age of COVID-19, many travelers prefer the option to ...