A South African man trying to book an Airbnb in Camps Bay ran into an owner that clearly wasn’t keen on the idea. The exchange speaks for itself.
As 2018 draws to a close, people start to plan the trips they want to take next year. Here’s Airbnb’s list of the world’s top 20 destinations for 2019.
Airbnb has revolutionised the way that people explore new places when travelling, but they’re also negatively affecting rental prices and local communities.
Globe-trotting can take huge chunks out of your bank account. Luckily, there’s a simple way for you to rake in the dough while you’re on the go.
In the heart of Cape Town, this swanky apartment is raking in the big bucks on Airbnb If you’re keen on getting on the action, good news – it’s currently up for grabs.
If you’re planning to take a trip to Cape Town soon, you’ll need affordable, high-quality accommodation. We’ve got some advice about where to start looking.
A new Airbnb-style site will let you find holiday spots where you’re allowed to let it all hang out.
Anyone who has experience renting their Airbnb will know the benefits of becoming a ‘Superhost’. This is the title Airbnb gives to Airbnb hosts who have slick systems and consistently get high reviews.
Somewhere in Vredehoek lies South Africa’s most wish-listed Airbnb home, and from these pictures it’s not hard to see why.
If you have found yourself with a house full of strangers over this December, you might want to consider a few things before opening up your doors.
The tourists are coming, and they’re coming in hot. It seems like some of those visitors are on the receiving end of rather over the top advice.
Looking for a way to use that stolen credit card legitimately? Well, well, well, Airbnb might be the place to do it, if you’re up for the extensive pooling of people, that is.
There are more than 17 000 Airbnb listings in Cape Town, so it’s little wonder that the Mother City has found itself in the list of top earners.
You might not think that there would be a flourishing Airbnb market in Khayelitsha, but things are going so well the company is opening an office in the area.
During her three week holiday, Laurie Synakowski decided to make some extra money using Airbnb. What she found when she returned wasn’t pretty.
The trouble with a lot of the affordable apartments available in Cape Town CBD, is they tick some of the boxes, but not all of them.
If Airbnb has pissed you off in one way or another, a local company is coming after your business. Maybe a little competition is a good thing, right?
When you consider all the luxury penthouses on offer around the world, there’s something soothing about this treehouse coming out tops.
When a group of South African women overstayed their welcome at an Airbnb in Amsterdam, they were violently thrown out.
I guess the busiest months for Airbnb have come and gone, but that doesn’t mean rental prices are going to drop. The City are keeping an eye on it all, though.
In an effort to show off the country’s natural beauty, the Swedish tourism team has been rather creative with their latest campaign.
If you’re flush with cash, and want one of the best views in the Republic, you might want to check out this listing over on Airbnb.
The Airbnb train shows no signs of slowing down, and more and more South Africans are using the site to make some extra cash. Just how much extra, you ask.
It’s no secret that rental prices here in Cape Town are on the rise, and if you ask some real estate experts they’ll tell you that Airbnb is a huge factor.
Bad news for folks like Penny Sparrow looking to make some extra dosh over summer, because Airbnb are cracking down on racist hosts in a big way.
For some, the thought of earning extra income through home rentals brings on the biggest headache – but there’s a way to do it without the worries. Read here
If you’re looking at making a quick buck this summer then knowledge is power, so make use of these tips and you could be raking in the cash.
Sometimes it’s fun to press your nose against the window and imagine spending way beyond your means. Here’s your chance to dream.
Cape Town is home to some amazing properties, and our listings on Airbnb show off some of the finest. This one will do just fine, thank you very much.
Airbnb is changing the way we travel, and the quest to be the perfect host has created some insane listings. Enjoy the best of the best.