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Article created by: Mantas Kačerauskas

Going on holiday should be straightforward. You pick a destination. You buy your tickets. You book a room at some cozy little place. You pack your bags. And then you’re off on an adventure! Sadly, life often isn’t as smooth as that.

That place you booked? You might have just accidentally stumbled on a nightmare waiting to happen. We’ve compiled a list of the very worst experiences travelers have had with Airbnb hosts and homes, as shared by the r/mildlyinfuriating online community. Check ‘em out below. Pssst, Pandas, if your host is arguing that a rat you saw in the kitchen is ‘actually a mouse,’ it’s best to book a hotel in the future.

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#1

Found A Camera In My Air B&b. It Was Halfway Behind The Painting With Only The Lens Peeking Out. Discovered It Because We Heard It Clicking After Me And My Girl Got Out Of The Shower

Small hidden camera placed on a shelf in an Airbnb rental, illustrating the worst Airbnb experience.

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    #3

    My Friend Got This Response When Telling The Airbnb Owner There Was A Mouse

    Text message exchange showing a guest finding a mouse and rat in the Airbnb kitchen, ruining their vacation experience.

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    #4

    The “Mattress” At My Airbnb

    Exposed broken mattress spring and torn padding in a bedroom, showcasing the worst Airbnb experience and vacation ruin.

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    #5

    This Is The Hot Tub Of The Airbnb Which Was The Main Reason Why I Rented The Spot. Smelled Terrible And Was Obviously Not Cleaned In Forever

    Dirty, neglected hot tub with murky water and stained cover in a fenced backyard, showing a terrible Airbnb experience.

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    #6

    Exactly What You Do Not Want To See In A Cupboard As You Pack Out Of Your Airbnb

    WiFi camera box hidden in a cabinet revealing a hidden surveillance device in a worst Airbnb experience.

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    #7

    I Reserved An Airbnb With Sea View.... Can't Complaint

    View from a narrow balcony between closely packed buildings showing a cramped Airbnb vacation setting.

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    #8

    Port Huron, Mi Outrageous Airbnb 67$/Night Listing Came Out To 261$. Cant Forget The 150$ Cleaning Fee That Will Be Conducted By The Guest

    List of Airbnb checkout penalties including fees for damages, lost keys, smoking, pets, and cleaning issues ruining vacations.

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    #9

    Airbnb Wasn’t What We Were Expecting

    Two young men in a cramped, awkward attic room, illustrating a worst Airbnb experience during vacation.

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    #10

    I Don’t Even Know Why I Bothered Looking At Airbnb

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    #11

    Airbnb Host Tried To Charge Us For Changing Settings On A Thermostat

    Screenshot of an Airbnb dispute over thermostat settings highlighting a common worst Airbnb experience during vacation.

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    #12

    My Airbnb Host Said “The Keysafe Is Near The White Door… It Is Silver With Black Plastic”

    White door covered with multiple key lock boxes on a gray brick wall, illustrating worst Airbnb experience frustration.

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    #13

    Water Has Been Piss-Yellow And Metallic Tasting In Our Airbnb For A Week Now. Owner Says They Can’t Do Anything About It

    Bathtub filled with yellow, dirty water showing one of the worst Airbnb experiences ruining people's vacation.

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    #14

    Found This Camera In My Vacation Rental

    Pantry shelves in an Airbnb kitchen with food, spices, and a microwave showing signs of a worst Airbnb experience.

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    #15

    This Knife At The Airbnb We Stayed At

    Rusty, damaged kitchen knife on a dark granite countertop showing the worst Airbnb experience hazards.

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    #16

    The Sheets At My Airbnb. Homeowner Wouldn’t Answer The Phone Because It Was The Sabbath And He Couldn’t Work

    Stained and dirty bedspread on a mattress highlighting the worst Airbnb experience during a vacation.

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    #17

    Air Quality Tests From My Airbnb Where The Host Claimed Not To Smell Any Mold (Control Test On Top). Support Refused My Refund

    Petri dishes with mold samples on a dark surface illustrating the worst Airbnb experience affecting people's vacation.

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    #18

    Airbnb Host Asking For Tips

    Glass jar with a note asking for tips inside a cabin, highlighting a poor Airbnb experience during vacation stays.

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    #19

    Only Cheese Grater At The Airbnb I’m Staying At

    Hand holding a tiny metal grater highlighting one of the worst Airbnb experience items during vacation.

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    #20

    Booked An Airbnb For The Family Because One Of Us Has An Open Heart Surgery Near That Town. Reviews For Cleanliness Were Outstanding. 5 Minutes Into Our Stay This Is What Our Socks Turned Into Just Walking Around. Host Refuses To Cancel/Refund

    Dirty, worn-out sock covered in dust and debris on a rough textured surface, illustrating the worst Airbnb experience.

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    #21

    This Bathroom In An Airbnb

    Small bathroom with toilet and sink at the bottom of stairs, illustrating a poor Airbnb experience during a vacation stay.

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    #22

    I’ve Never Felt So Gigantic (Airbnb In Italy)

    Hand with painted nails in a small bathroom sink showing a frustrating Airbnb experience during a vacation stay.

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    #23

    $700-A-Night Airbnb And They Gave Us Half A Sponge

    Heavy duty scrub sponge on a dirty kitchen counter, highlighting a common cleaning frustration during worst Airbnb experiences.

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    #24

    If You Needed Another Reason To Hate Airbnb. 2 Weeks Before Our Reservation Our Hosts Tells Us He Over Booked?? More In Comments

    Guest and host messaging about a last-minute Airbnb reservation change causing vacation frustration and poor Airbnb experience.

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    #25

    17 Hrs In Transit Sydney To La, Just Want To Get Into My Airbnb And Sleep, Jet Lagged, Delirious, Airbnb App Makes Me Do Seven Rat Maze Puzzles For Security Check Ayfkm

    Security check prompt on Airbnb website showing a rat and cheese puzzle as part of verifying user access.

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    #26

    The Bathroom In My Airbnb In Helsinki, Finland. On The Bright Side, I Could Potentially Brush My Teeth, Shower, And Drop A Number 2 At The Same Time

    Tiny bathroom in an Airbnb with cramped space between toilet, sink, and shower curtain causing a worst Airbnb experience.

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    #27

    This TV At The Airbnb Im Staying At

    Bedroom with colorful bedspread, TV mounted high on wall, and plain walls showing worst Airbnb experience issues.

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