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ColG 
Kevin Kilbane 
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 Posted: 09 May 2016 at 11:21am |
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Booked mine for Paris (Montmarte) in January. Only 2 reviews but haven't heard from her since! Fingers crossed all goes smoothly!
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miece
Kevin Kilbane
Joined: 13 Mar 2016 Location: Kilkenny Status: Offline Points: 308 |
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Posted: 09 May 2016 at 11:56am |
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same, booked in montmarte. booked in march with 3 reviews. haven't heard a word since the day of booking
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BrenC
Davey Langan 
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Posted: 09 May 2016 at 1:35pm |
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I'm booked in an airbnb for the night of the Belgium game in Bordeaux. Only realised it says 2 pm check in time which obviously wont work with a 3 pm kick off. Emailed looking to move it forward but haven't heard back. hopefully it works out
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horsebox
Robbie Keane 
Born n bred in darndale. Joined: 03 Feb 2010 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 34861 |
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Posted: 09 May 2016 at 2:32pm |
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Some of them have late check in's. Some are around 6pm.
I've booked Bordeaux and Lille in an AirBnB. |
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McNulty
Kevin Kilbane
Joined: 10 Jan 2009 Status: Offline Points: 396 |
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Posted: 09 May 2016 at 2:58pm |
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Lads I wouldn't be getting worried about your Airbnb bookings. I host in London and have used it for a couple of years in various Cities. Have booked Paris and Bordeaux. Never had an issue with a guest or when travelling.
The last thing a host wants is to have one of those 'host cancelled booking' messages on their page. So if you've booked with someone who isn't just using it to cash in on Euros (has previous reviews) you should be fine. And as Seaniemac pointed out Airbnb will do their best to accommodate you if you are let down. If you are worried about check in times just message your host and work something out that suits you both.
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Jack Charlton
Man City records obsession Joined: 20 Mar 2012 Location: Dundalk Status: Offline Points: 9647 |
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Posted: 09 May 2016 at 3:53pm |
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Agree with most of the comments on here. Airbnb is safe.
Airbnb gives you similar comfort as a hotel... you may on occasion get told the booking is now cancelled but that could happen at a hotel and is bad news for them if you provide online feedback.
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ColG
Kevin Kilbane
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Posted: 09 May 2016 at 4:17pm |
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My worry is I arrive over in Paris try contact the person and hear nothing. Then I'm stuck in Paris with nowhere to stay! That's the main worry. Anyone ever heard of this happening?
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erimus
Roy Keane
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Posted: 09 May 2016 at 4:26pm |
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Having watched pulp fiction again last night, if I was you lot id be more worried that the person would show up and bring out the gimp
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This is our f**king country we're talking about - Keano
ROLL ON 2016 |
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randyrandolph
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Posted: 09 May 2016 at 4:27pm |
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 yep cant go too wrong with airbnb. Used them for a few years now and no problems. If you're a group of lads you'll probably have more issues as lets face it, who wants to rent their place out to a group of lads on the p1ss... when you send a message with your booking perhaps say you are in town with family...
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McNulty
Kevin Kilbane
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Posted: 09 May 2016 at 4:31pm |
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You have the address and contact details of your host. You can either message them through Airbnb or on their phone. Closer to time ask them for directions to their place. They should be helpful- they want a good review from you! Plus they would not get paid from Airbnb if they did leave you high and dry. So why would they risk their reputation for no financial gain.. Mods - could you remove the word Scams from thread title? I haven't read every post but most posts are positive about Airbnb. Trap Junior created the thread but as far as I know he was not scammed by Airbnb
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ColG
Kevin Kilbane
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Posted: 09 May 2016 at 4:38pm |
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Ronnie Whelan 
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Posted: 09 May 2016 at 4:49pm |
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Places which require security deposit, is it taken from your card when you book? A lot of places seem to be looking for security deposit
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McNulty
Kevin Kilbane
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Posted: 09 May 2016 at 5:18pm |
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I think so yes. Airbnb would hold onto it until your stay is complete. Security deposits wouldn't be the norm usually but Im guessing because they are expecting football fans some have included it.
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gspain
Ray Houghton
Joined: 21 Apr 2010 Status: Offline Points: 4682 |
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Posted: 09 May 2016 at 7:36pm |
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Your money is definitely safe with airbnb but your booking is not. The "scam" is that owners can continue to list their property in the run up to the tournament at a higher price and then cancel the original booking. Of course they are just renting their "neighbour's apartment" and just as their neighbour rents theirs for 100% more then they have to cancel their own booking. It is good to read they improved the terms for customers last year. Definitely take the advice to book those with plenty of reviews. Also a customer must pay up front and loses their money if they cancel. For tournaments I think free cancellation on booking.com is a better option. Hotels cannot cancel without serious consequences. I am probably paying more than airbnb customers for this tournament but prefer to peace of mind.
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JH91
Ray Houghton
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Posted: 09 May 2016 at 8:45pm |
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Story with the security deposits?
Will they take it out of my account prior to arrival or should they already have done it by now. I booked and paid a few months back.
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newrynyuk
Liam Brady
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Posted: 09 May 2016 at 9:28pm |
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I'm sure there are lockers or left luggage rooms at the train or bus station that you can drop off your bags before the match. Then collect them afterwards and check into your accommodation before heading into town and enjoying the night. |
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horsebox
Robbie Keane
Born n bred in darndale. Joined: 03 Feb 2010 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 34861 |
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Posted: 09 May 2016 at 11:12pm |
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What security deposits? I think you pay the full whack up front, that money gets held by AirBnB until you stay there and then release the money to the host. |
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It was far across the sea,
When the devil got a hold of me, He wouldn't set me free, So he kept me soul for ransom. na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na. I'm a sailor man from Glasgow to |
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rossieman
Roy Keane
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Posted: 09 May 2016 at 11:16pm |
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Thats it and if any host asks for a deposit or cleaning fee when you arrive tell them to get f**ked.AirBnB do all that and you pay host nothing. |
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