Staying an an Air b & b on your own, would you, have you ?

I have stayed in an airbnb in Ireland, alone. I had my own room and bathroom but shared the kitchen etc with the owner. He was a single man about 50 and was out all day.
I felt odd at first for the first evening I suppose as I arrived very late - but he was totally lovely, respectful and helpful.

I booked it in full knowledge though... as it was an out-of-the-way place near where I wanted to be to support my family in a rough time.
Frankly I would probably have stayed with anyone then(!) so was a pleasant relief..

I wish I'd kept his address to be honest as I would have written to him. He was just totally lovely.

My daughter uses airbnb alone all over the world.
Her worst was once in London where she had her own room but shared everything else.
She said it was better to be a single person in the owner's home than this one where the bedrooms were all let out to airbnb guests and the owner was absent.

A neighbour uses her house for Airbnb, the photos on the site were taken a few years ago and look lovely however I know that her house is now dirty and cluttered, she advertises as a two-bedroom but one of the bedrooms is used for storage so the other ‘bedroom’ is a futon downstairs.

Although she advertises that the occupants will be alone in the house she sleeps in a tent in the garden.

She does not seem to have any reviews online, good or bad but regularly has people staying.

I've stayed Airbnb alone, abroad, but I always book the entire place so I can prepare food/cook regardless of whether it's just me or I'm with my family/friends - I don't want to eat out all the time. I too like my own bathroom, and access to a washing machine is often a big plus.
Have stayed in many UK & European Airbnbs, and travelled round NZ predominantly with Airbnbs.
I've found it a brilliant system, not encountered any of complaints listed above and much prefer it to hotels and B&Bs I've used over the years.

But surely in a normal B&B you are doing just that - staying in a room in someone's house.

We used Airbnb travelling around Australia they were all very good and clean. However one of them was an en-suite room in a family house it felt really uncomfortable, after that we made sure they were all self contained with own entrance.

In Adelaide we stayed in a really tiny flat that was ultra modern but perfect, a real eye opener for what clever design can achieve.

A friend who was caring for his mum until she died, now has Airbnb "lodgers"
He loves the company and it seems they like him.
They keep returning.

My friend let out her son’s house, when he went to Mexico for the Summer. It was hard work as she wanted to greet each guest personally and after a while stipulated a minimum two night stay, because of all the laundry. However, it was a little artisan cottage and only suitable for 1 or 2 adults and she got rave reviews.
I’d definitely read reviews before I booked anywhere sharing.

As a very private person I would not feel comfortable staying in a strangers house. I dont like abiding by another persons rules. Perhaps when I was younger and roughed it camping around the middle east but not now.

I would much prefer the anonymity of a B&B or inexpensive hotel where I can do my own thing and come and go as I please. I tend to go for places like the Ibis or Holiday Inn which are mid price and suit my need for not being noticed.

It all depends upon how at ease you are with your own company.

Thanks all, think I will stick to the normal B n Bs /hotels.

I was just wondering that's all about other peoples experiences.

Oh yes ! I have heard about these hidden cameras !

I've stayed in air bnb's many times on my own. I would never share a house though. I always go for something that allows me sole use of the house/ flat. I have stayed in some really lovely ones. I much prefer them to staying in a hotel.

I haven't stayed on my own but I might think about it.
However, if you aren't comfortable about it, you won't sleep well and bang goes your peaceful holiday

With DH, I have stayed at a seaside Airbnb which was very odd. The couple were subletting (against the rules) the bed wasn't made and the couple weren't there when we arrived and we were sharing a bathroom with an unknown number of others.
It was a hot uncomfortable night but a good breakfast out on the patio.

I fear that reviews aren't an accurate way to judge because they work both ways. The host can then give you a bad review.

I host people free in return for work which I find ok even on my own. We email beforehand and you can glean a lot from reading between the lines!

Stayed in a Air b n b in Athens
Personal belongings were in the drawers and family clutter everywhere.
Didn't like it.

Bombs -autocorrect 😬

You really need to look closely at what is being offered.

Airbnb can be your own apartment, a room in a shared house (other guests or host or both) and even sharing a room with others.

If it says “stay with” it will be one of the last two so you need to decide what you are comfortable with.

Be aware that hosts are entitled to install cameras in their bombs except in private areas like bathrooms.

I stayed in an Air B&B with a young couple though I did look for one with my own bathroom. They were nice, so was the house, but I much prefer to stay in an ordinary B&B and find it more relaxing.

I stayed alone in Airbnb in both the UK and in Denmark. Both hosts were single ladies. I agree with you, I wouldn't feel comfortable sharing with 'John', especially sharing the bathroom facilities.

Can you have a look at the reviews - that might help. I have only stayed in one once with my sister and daughter in Cambridge. A very nice lady was waiting for us she owned the flat below. I would stay in one again and probably give it a go if I was on my own and could have a chat with the person on the phone first and seen some good reviews.