Comments on: Y Combinator’s Airbed And Breakfast Casts A Wider Net For Housing Rentals As AirBnB http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/04/y-combinators-airbed-and-breakfast-casts-a-wider-net-for-housing-rentals-as-airbnb/ Startup and Technology News Fri, 27 Nov 2009 06:02:10 -0800 hourly 1 By: Accommodation Portal AirBnB Adds Groups, Locations All Around The World http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/04/y-combinators-airbed-and-breakfast-casts-a-wider-net-for-housing-rentals-as-airbnb/comment-page-1/#comment-3110231 Accommodation Portal AirBnB Adds Groups, Locations All Around The World Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:50:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47759#comment-3110231 [...] called Airbed and Breakfast in full, AirBnB aims to provide a secure online marketplace for these types of transactions and make people ‘travel like humans’ [...] [...] called Airbed and Breakfast in full, AirBnB aims to provide a secure online marketplace for these types of transactions and make people ‘travel like humans’ [...]

]]> By: ashley Bell http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/04/y-combinators-airbed-and-breakfast-casts-a-wider-net-for-housing-rentals-as-airbnb/comment-page-1/#comment-3085365 ashley Bell Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:04:04 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47759#comment-3085365 i just spent friday night and saturday day, trying to right a mess made by an airbnb scammer. my friends booked a room that they found on airbnb, but since they were coming from mexico, they paid offline via western union. the person had listed an apartment that had a physical address that didn't exist, as it was right in the middle of penn station! my friends did not know this, but did not ask for my help until they realized they were without a place after arriving on friday night! as soon as i looked at the apartment listing, i knew it was a scam!!! they were ripped off for $1000! don't use this service unless you are familiar with the city you are visiting! and never pay offline...oh, yes, and they also said it was in walking distance to columbia university...walking distance if you don't mind walking about 75 blocks! never rent an apartment on 33rd street from Netasha...scam, scam, scam. And, by the way, airbnb, has yet to respond to our emergency calls (when i called, i did not yet know they had paid offline, thus voiding airbnb's obligation, however, my message did not indicate that!). i just spent friday night and saturday day, trying to right a mess made by an airbnb scammer. my friends booked a room that they found on airbnb, but since they were coming from mexico, they paid offline via western union. the person had listed an apartment that had a physical address that didn’t exist, as it was right in the middle of penn station! my friends did not know this, but did not ask for my help until they realized they were without a place after arriving on friday night! as soon as i looked at the apartment listing, i knew it was a scam!!! they were ripped off for $1000! don’t use this service unless you are familiar with the city you are visiting! and never pay offline…oh, yes, and they also said it was in walking distance to columbia university…walking distance if you don’t mind walking about 75 blocks! never rent an apartment on 33rd street from Netasha…scam, scam, scam. And, by the way, airbnb, has yet to respond to our emergency calls (when i called, i did not yet know they had paid offline, thus voiding airbnb’s obligation, however, my message did not indicate that!).

]]> By: Nick Man http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/04/y-combinators-airbed-and-breakfast-casts-a-wider-net-for-housing-rentals-as-airbnb/comment-page-1/#comment-2923108 Nick Man Fri, 14 Aug 2009 02:42:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47759#comment-2923108 Yeah they have totally ripped the flickr colour scheme... the buggers (pronounced with a British accent) I still like the site and though. Yeah they have totally ripped the flickr colour scheme… the buggers (pronounced with a British accent)

I still like the site and though.

]]> By: Jake http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/04/y-combinators-airbed-and-breakfast-casts-a-wider-net-for-housing-rentals-as-airbnb/comment-page-1/#comment-2660069 Jake Thu, 19 Mar 2009 07:32:18 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47759#comment-2660069 Ycombinator = Fruitcakes R Us' Ycombinator = Fruitcakes R Us’

]]> By: Y Combinator Demo Day Spring 2009 http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/04/y-combinators-airbed-and-breakfast-casts-a-wider-net-for-housing-rentals-as-airbnb/comment-page-1/#comment-2660006 Y Combinator Demo Day Spring 2009 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 06:22:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47759#comment-2660006 [...] AirBnB AirBnB, a startup we wrote about a few weeks ago, is like the eBay of space. Its an online marketplace for any sort of accomodation, including hotels, extra bedrooms in peoples’ homes, apartments, and commercial properties. We reviewed AirBnB here. [...] [...] AirBnB AirBnB, a startup we wrote about a few weeks ago, is like the eBay of space. Its an online marketplace for any sort of accomodation, including hotels, extra bedrooms in peoples’ homes, apartments, and commercial properties. We reviewed AirBnB here. [...]

]]> By: Y Combinator Demo Day Spring 2009 | Reviews Manual http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/04/y-combinators-airbed-and-breakfast-casts-a-wider-net-for-housing-rentals-as-airbnb/comment-page-1/#comment-2659893 Y Combinator Demo Day Spring 2009 | Reviews Manual Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:43:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47759#comment-2659893 [...] AirBnB AirBnB, a start we wrote most a some weeks ago, is same the eBay of space. Its an online state for some variety of accomodation, including hotels, player bedrooms in peoples’ homes, apartments, and advertizement properties. We reviewed AirBnB here. [...] [...] AirBnB AirBnB, a start we wrote most a some weeks ago, is same the eBay of space. Its an online state for some variety of accomodation, including hotels, player bedrooms in peoples’ homes, apartments, and advertizement properties. We reviewed AirBnB here. [...]

]]> By: Y Combinator Demo Day Spring 2009 | Webtrendblog.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/04/y-combinators-airbed-and-breakfast-casts-a-wider-net-for-housing-rentals-as-airbnb/comment-page-1/#comment-2659723 Y Combinator Demo Day Spring 2009 | Webtrendblog.com Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:53:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47759#comment-2659723 [...] AirBnB, a startup we wrote about a few weeks ago, is like the eBay of space. Its an online marketplace for any sort of accomodation, including hotels, extra bedrooms in peoples’ homes, apartments, and commercial properties. We reviewed AirBnB here. [...] [...] AirBnB, a startup we wrote about a few weeks ago, is like the eBay of space. Its an online marketplace for any sort of accomodation, including hotels, extra bedrooms in peoples’ homes, apartments, and commercial properties. We reviewed AirBnB here. [...]

]]> By: Y Combinator Demo Day Spring 2009 http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/04/y-combinators-airbed-and-breakfast-casts-a-wider-net-for-housing-rentals-as-airbnb/comment-page-1/#comment-2659682 Y Combinator Demo Day Spring 2009 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:23:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47759#comment-2659682 [...] AirBnB, a startup we wrote about a few weeks ago, is like the eBay of space. Its an online marketplace for any sort of accomodation, including hotels, extra bedrooms in peoples’ homes, apartments, and commercial properties. We reviewed AirBnB here. [...] [...] AirBnB, a startup we wrote about a few weeks ago, is like the eBay of space. Its an online marketplace for any sort of accomodation, including hotels, extra bedrooms in peoples’ homes, apartments, and commercial properties. We reviewed AirBnB here. [...]

]]> By: Steve http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/04/y-combinators-airbed-and-breakfast-casts-a-wider-net-for-housing-rentals-as-airbnb/comment-page-1/#comment-2658389 Steve Wed, 18 Mar 2009 02:39:44 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47759#comment-2658389 Our website: The Room Exchange Network (www.roomexnet.com) offers a similar service. I would invite anyone looking for short term accomodations to see if they can find a suitable match on our website. Our website: The Room Exchange Network (www.roomexnet.com) offers a similar service. I would invite anyone looking for short term accomodations to see if they can find a suitable match on our website.

]]> By: Fernando http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/04/y-combinators-airbed-and-breakfast-casts-a-wider-net-for-housing-rentals-as-airbnb/comment-page-1/#comment-2650616 Fernando Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:20:21 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47759#comment-2650616 I have several apartments posted in Craigslist and I'm already signed up with http://guesthousenetwork.com but this guys where sending spam every day! through both pages. very anoying and violating user terms of use. I have several apartments posted in Craigslist and I’m already signed up with http://guesthousenetwork.com but this guys where sending spam every day! through both pages. very anoying and violating user terms of use.

]]> By: Steve http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/04/y-combinators-airbed-and-breakfast-casts-a-wider-net-for-housing-rentals-as-airbnb/comment-page-1/#comment-2648422 Steve Mon, 09 Mar 2009 04:59:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47759#comment-2648422 From the ashes of this economic slowdown, lean, logical, and efficient firms will appear out of necessity. The fat will be trimmed and consumers will demand value. This is a great service platform with a lot of potential. As of right now there are several new players in the market, I'd check the risks at <a href="http://www.justaskgemalto.com/" rel="nofollow">this*</a> comprehensive digital security site. From the ashes of this economic slowdown, lean, logical, and efficient firms will appear out of necessity. The fat will be trimmed and consumers will demand value. This is a great service platform with a lot of potential. As of right now there are several new players in the market, I’d check the risks at this* comprehensive digital security site.

]]> By: Wilfred Yeung http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/04/y-combinators-airbed-and-breakfast-casts-a-wider-net-for-housing-rentals-as-airbnb/comment-page-1/#comment-2647357 Wilfred Yeung Sat, 07 Mar 2009 21:21:47 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47759#comment-2647357 This is a great idea and a huge step up from anonymous listings on Craigslist. We tried this a few weeks ago and the reputation system and reservations gave us a lot more confidence in the transaction. I was also impressed by the audience the site has been able to reach in such a short time, which is a testament to how great a job they've done marketing. For our listing, we probably got just as many requests from international travelers as domestic ones. This is a great idea and a huge step up from anonymous listings on Craigslist. We tried this a few weeks ago and the reputation system and reservations gave us a lot more confidence in the transaction.

I was also impressed by the audience the site has been able to reach in such a short time, which is a testament to how great a job they’ve done marketing. For our listing, we probably got just as many requests from international travelers as domestic ones.

]]> By: AirBnB, una herramienta excelente para viajar en tiempos de crisis. | Comunidad en la Red http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/04/y-combinators-airbed-and-breakfast-casts-a-wider-net-for-housing-rentals-as-airbnb/comment-page-1/#comment-2647270 AirBnB, una herramienta excelente para viajar en tiempos de crisis. | Comunidad en la Red Sat, 07 Mar 2009 19:05:41 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47759#comment-2647270 [...] Fuente: Techcrunch [...] [...] Fuente: Techcrunch [...]

]]> By: <fb:name linked="false" useyou="false" uid="740913106">Jen Damiano</fb:name> http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/04/y-combinators-airbed-and-breakfast-casts-a-wider-net-for-housing-rentals-as-airbnb/comment-page-1/#comment-2645644 Jen Damiano Fri, 06 Mar 2009 02:45:16 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47759#comment-2645644 Months ago my guest room was seldom occupied. An occasional family member from Italy here and there but I soon realized what valuable real estate I had vacant the majority of the time. I've only had the most considerate, well educated, well traveled guests in my experience as a host with AirBnB. The added income is a welcomed benefit in dreary economic period. The amazing people I'm meeting from Chicago to Germany also a welcomed benefit that only brings positive energy into my home. I believe this process of opening your home to someone also strengthens community and trust among each other. http://www.airbnb.com/airbeds/show/4793 Months ago my guest room was seldom occupied. An occasional family member from Italy here and there but I soon realized what valuable real estate I had vacant the majority of the time. I’ve only had the most considerate, well educated, well traveled guests in my experience as a host with AirBnB. The added income is a welcomed benefit in dreary economic period. The amazing people I’m meeting from Chicago to Germany also a welcomed benefit that only brings positive energy into my home. I believe this process of opening your home to someone also strengthens community and trust among each other. http://www.airb...rbeds/show/4793

]]> By: Michael http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/04/y-combinators-airbed-and-breakfast-casts-a-wider-net-for-housing-rentals-as-airbnb/comment-page-1/#comment-2645542 Michael Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:41:58 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47759#comment-2645542 I should list some of the empty homes and condos that have been foreclosed in Florida: just change the lock (nobody's really watching them) and I'm in the "hotel" business. Nobody would really notice; the few people living in the buildings would be happy to see some warm bodies, even if they are rag-tag hippies. I should list some of the empty homes and condos that have been foreclosed in Florida: just change the lock (nobody’s really watching them) and I’m in the “hotel” business. Nobody would really notice; the few people living in the buildings would be happy to see some warm bodies, even if they are rag-tag hippies.

]]> By: Scott Gordon http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/04/y-combinators-airbed-and-breakfast-casts-a-wider-net-for-housing-rentals-as-airbnb/comment-page-1/#comment-2645405 Scott Gordon Thu, 05 Mar 2009 22:17:46 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47759#comment-2645405 I work as a freelance travel photographer based out of NYC, and AirBnB is the first place I go for accommodations. No more overpriced tourist trap hotels. No more shady CL deals, going into a home not knowing if the cell phone snapshot I saw online is a fair approximation of where I'll be resting my head. If you want to travel, if you want to get a true taste of foreign culture, then stay with the locals. As our technology obsessed society makes the world smaller, in another sense, it is also keeping us at a distance. AirBnB is using online social networking to promote 'in life' social networking. Travel, see the world, make memories, and make friends.... I work as a freelance travel photographer based out of NYC, and AirBnB is the first place I go for accommodations. No more overpriced tourist trap hotels. No more shady CL deals, going into a home not knowing if the cell phone snapshot I saw online is a fair approximation of where I’ll be resting my head. If you want to travel, if you want to get a true taste of foreign culture, then stay with the locals.

As our technology obsessed society makes the world smaller, in another sense, it is also keeping us at a distance. AirBnB is using online social networking to promote ‘in life’ social networking.

Travel, see the world, make memories, and make friends….

]]> By: rick http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/04/y-combinators-airbed-and-breakfast-casts-a-wider-net-for-housing-rentals-as-airbnb/comment-page-1/#comment-2645146 rick Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:48:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47759#comment-2645146 Looks a lot like Flickr. Looks a lot like Flickr.

]]> By: <fb:name linked="false" useyou="false" uid="601881491">Tim Hickman</fb:name> http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/04/y-combinators-airbed-and-breakfast-casts-a-wider-net-for-housing-rentals-as-airbnb/comment-page-1/#comment-2645074 Tim Hickman Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:57:29 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47759#comment-2645074 Consumer's are defintely looking for deals below market value. I think this site will rock for the folks open to non-traditional housing. We're launching http://www.nextweekvacations.com in april - which is a liquidation marketplace for last minute vacation rentals. The sites up with some listings. Just need to fix some usability issues and hire another engineer! Need some local bay area talent! Moonlighting is cool! Consumer’s are defintely looking for deals below market value. I think this site will rock for the folks open to non-traditional housing.

We’re launching http://www.next...ekvacations.com in april – which is a liquidation marketplace for last minute vacation rentals. The sites up with some listings. Just need to fix some usability issues and hire another engineer! Need some local bay area talent! Moonlighting is cool!

]]> By: Jeff http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/04/y-combinators-airbed-and-breakfast-casts-a-wider-net-for-housing-rentals-as-airbnb/comment-page-1/#comment-2645067 Jeff Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:53:55 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47759#comment-2645067 Congrats guys, I wish you all the best in the VR space, although I think the airbed idea is compelling enough. For those who think the airbed idea is too radical, how about total home swapping? There are websites devoted to exchanging your home with other vacationers... http://www.homewelcome.com Congrats guys, I wish you all the best in the VR space, although I think the airbed idea is compelling enough.

For those who think the airbed idea is too radical, how about total home swapping? There are websites devoted to exchanging your home with other vacationers…

http://www.homewelcome.com

]]> By: Free Vacation Rentals » Free-Rentals.com makes TechCrunch http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/04/y-combinators-airbed-and-breakfast-casts-a-wider-net-for-housing-rentals-as-airbnb/comment-page-1/#comment-2645058 Free Vacation Rentals » Free-Rentals.com makes TechCrunch Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:46:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47759#comment-2645058 [...] article great is that she mentions Free-Rentals.com as one of the main established competitors.   http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/04/y-combinators-airbed-and-breakfast-casts-a-wider-net-for-housin...   Air Bed and Breakfast has a great website, slick interface and originally started out as the [...] [...] article great is that she mentions Free-Rentals.com as one of the main established competitors.   http://www.tech...-net-for-housin...   Air Bed and Breakfast has a great website, slick interface and originally started out as the [...]

]]> By: Vinny http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/04/y-combinators-airbed-and-breakfast-casts-a-wider-net-for-housing-rentals-as-airbnb/comment-page-1/#comment-2645034 Vinny Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:32:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47759#comment-2645034 This is definitely a game changer for me. Spend a year on the road travelling, staying in hostels,etc. Would loved to have the choice to hang out with locals in their homes and live like a true New Yorker/Dubliner/Bogotán for a few nights! This is definitely a game changer for me. Spend a year on the road travelling, staying in hostels,etc. Would loved to have the choice to hang out with locals in their homes and live like a true New Yorker/Dubliner/Bogotán for a few nights!

]]> By: Stephanie DeLuca http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/04/y-combinators-airbed-and-breakfast-casts-a-wider-net-for-housing-rentals-as-airbnb/comment-page-1/#comment-2644971 Stephanie DeLuca Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:44:32 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47759#comment-2644971 This site seems to be a good idea but I would never sleep at some person’s house that I didn’t know. I have a feeling that we will see this site on the news because of someone mysteriously disappearing after staying on a strangers house. This site seems to be a good idea but I would never sleep at some person’s house that I didn’t know. I have a feeling that we will see this site on the news because of someone mysteriously disappearing after staying on a strangers house.

]]> By: Shawn http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/04/y-combinators-airbed-and-breakfast-casts-a-wider-net-for-housing-rentals-as-airbnb/comment-page-1/#comment-2644904 Shawn Thu, 05 Mar 2009 15:49:06 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47759#comment-2644904 As a user (host) on the site, I can say it's been a great experience so far. I've hosted a handful of people in the past two months, made some extra cash to pay my rent, and met some cool people. I am surprised that I get many inquiries per week about my place - they seem to have tapped into a market that didn't exist before. Can't wait to use it to travel myself. As a user (host) on the site, I can say it’s been a great experience so far. I’ve hosted a handful of people in the past two months, made some extra cash to pay my rent, and met some cool people. I am surprised that I get many inquiries per week about my place – they seem to have tapped into a market that didn’t exist before. Can’t wait to use it to travel myself.

]]> By: Dear Tiny Baby Jesus: Please Make Ycombinator Disappear Forever! http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/04/y-combinators-airbed-and-breakfast-casts-a-wider-net-for-housing-rentals-as-airbnb/comment-page-1/#comment-2644891 Dear Tiny Baby Jesus: Please Make Ycombinator Disappear Forever! Thu, 05 Mar 2009 15:37:37 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47759#comment-2644891 Dear Tiny Baby Jesus, with your little tiny golden diapers...: Make Paul "I married the checkout girl at Target" Graham go away. He's a predator, whose photo should only be shown at local elementary schools during "Stranger Danger Week." Ycombinator = Stranger/Danger for every Startup in America! Dear Tiny Baby Jesus, with your little tiny golden diapers…:

Make Paul “I married the checkout girl at Target” Graham go away.

He’s a predator, whose photo should only be shown at local elementary schools during “Stranger Danger Week.”

Ycombinator = Stranger/Danger for every Startup in America!

]]> By: Posts about vacation rentals as of March 5, 2009 | Vacation Rentals Creative Guide http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/04/y-combinators-airbed-and-breakfast-casts-a-wider-net-for-housing-rentals-as-airbnb/comment-page-1/#comment-2644854 Posts about vacation rentals as of March 5, 2009 | Vacation Rentals Creative Guide Thu, 05 Mar 2009 15:04:57 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=47759#comment-2644854 [...] seen a 50 percent jump in revenue plus created a profit. Vacation rentals can be a big business Y Combinator’s Airbed And Breakfast Casts A Wider Net For Housing Rentals As AirBnB - techcrunch.com 03/05/2009 AirBed and Breakfast , an online portal for renting space on a [...] [...] seen a 50 percent jump in revenue plus created a profit. Vacation rentals can be a big business Y Combinator’s Airbed And Breakfast Casts A Wider Net For Housing Rentals As AirBnB – techcrunch.com 03/05/2009 AirBed and Breakfast , an online portal for renting space on a [...]

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