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Nov 29 2017 04:02PM more by IrvineAshley
Tags: Orange County, Leisure (All tags)

Thoughts?
      
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teeitup
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Nov 29 2017 04:28PM     link to this

How painful is the tape removal?
JakeBlues
Newport Beach, OC, CA
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Nov 29 2017 04:56PM     link to this

Done it a few times. I suspect that the risk of a hidden camera (placed by the unit owner) is higher in one of those than just about anywhere else.

On the other hand, the OP is really hot . . .
Magick
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Nov 29 2017 05:19PM     link to this

Not a wise idea
Magick
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Nov 29 2017 05:33PM     link to this

A lot of things can go wrong
Mozis
Pomona, Inland Empire, CA
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Nov 29 2017 05:39PM     link to this

Just did one in northern CA and it was spectacular. The host (owner) was super sweet and we didn't even know she was there.
heartbreaker1
Rancho Cucamonga, Inland Empire, CA
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Nov 29 2017 07:33PM     link to this

I've had only a good experience the one time I used it! ( wow that can be taken a few ways)
krystalkinsleys
OC, CA
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Nov 29 2017 09:24PM     link to this

I have heard good things from people and used them personally and never had to pay a deposit like some people have. Legally they cannot record you without your knowledge so anything they did find, if they did have one, they could do fuck all with. That being said I would be concerned with nosy neighbors and lack of clean towels.
artnjazz
Santa Monica, LA, CA
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Nov 29 2017 09:34PM     link to this

I don't trust them
InsearchofStarfish
Santa Ana, OC, CA
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Nov 29 2017 09:59PM     link to this

got extremely lucky with airbnb in venice this year
artnjazz
Santa Monica, LA, CA
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Nov 29 2017 10:05PM     link to this

Lol....I got lucky in Vegas (depends on how you look at it), but it's not the the same thing.
InsearchofStarfish
Santa Ana, OC, CA
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Nov 29 2017 10:39PM     link to this

it can be a little nerve racking taking a family half way around the world and not having shit work out when you get there...so lucky in that respect...view was not too bad

go with highly reviewed places to protect yourself

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IrvineAshley
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Nov 29 2017 10:50PM     link to this

Thank you Ladies and thank you Gents! Especially for the humor! The tape doesn't hurt unfortunately (a little pain I like), it is made for that sort of thing. The AirBNB is more so for a trip I am taking and planning on booking for a month. The price comparison with hotels is a no brainier. It is not for work necessarily but would like to have that option available. I would be renting the entire place so not a room thing. I have heard a lot of good things but figured I would get the opinion of like minded individuals Thank you!
KaiserSoce
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Nov 29 2017 11:11PM     link to this

OP

Your humanicon pic?

Is that a Christian booby or just X marks the spot?
Galen
Chatsworth, SFV, LA, CA
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Nov 30 2017 12:58AM     link to this

Not sure the actual source, but do know sister in law got to New York to find she was scammed.

But that is how I have felt about every purchase I made from there. Cameras coming without batteries, next purchase dead battery etc...in the old days before Amazon.

The places we have gotten in Hawaii have always been a great deal and surprising the extras such as surfboards, snorkle stuff etc....
Galen
Chatsworth, SFV, LA, CA
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Nov 30 2017 01:00AM     link to this

Ah friend took family to Italy a couple years ago for a few weeks traveled all over, had a great time no problems.
Magick
OC, CA
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Nov 30 2017 08:28AM     link to this

Ooooh okay if you're booking one for a trip you'll like AirBnB. Much more cozy than a hotel
InsearchofStarfish
Santa Ana, OC, CA
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Nov 30 2017 08:34AM     link to this

vrbo has been great also
Grumpy
Inland Empire, CA
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Nov 30 2017 09:10AM     link to this

I have prime real estate behind Kmart for cheap.
IrvineAshley
Newport Beach, OC, CA
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Nov 30 2017 12:56PM     link to this

I am going to Boston for a month. Thank you guys for the info! And Christian? No, lol. it is more for "X" rated
sdguru72
Vista, San Diego, CA
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Nov 30 2017 03:56PM     link to this

If your a sex worker an get caught useing it for ur wrk. It can backfire an they will keep ur $ and kick u out and ur SOL.. i have seen a lady using one for wrk but nothing happened.. but there is aways that chance they catch you.
CoachMila
Irvine, OC, CA
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Dec 1 2017 07:27AM     link to this

Never to work! Please! I have an Air bnb, and encourage only families.

For u personally...Just get a Starwood member card! SPG!
Become platinum and u can have endless upscale hotel-apartments at all times.
I’ve gotten $1000-$4000 a night presidential suites for $200-$300. So worth it!!!
Ultra upscale and it’s a true vacation for you and your date.
CoachMila
Irvine, OC, CA
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Dec 1 2017 07:31AM     link to this

How to become SPG platinum? There is a special challenge right now, but u must call and sign up. Basically u stay at a W, Sheraton or Westin for 13 days within a few months and you become platinum. Normally it requires 25 days. Hurry and do it so u get locked in! It has seriously changed my lifestyle without making a dent in my pocket long term.
CoachMila
Irvine, OC, CA
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Dec 1 2017 07:33AM     link to this

Sounds like I’m selling time share LOL!!! ^^^
Ludwig
Upland, Inland Empire, CA
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Dec 26 2017 07:06PM     link to this

AirBnB I used it on my trip through Europe two years ago and again this year.

I absolutely love it.
BornFree
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Dec 27 2017 03:51PM     link to this

I use it for my properties and have only had 1 nightmare experience.

I was compensated for the incident so it made it worth my while still.
Zeros
Fullerton, OC, CA
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Dec 27 2017 07:02PM     link to this

Tried to use it once and the rules were outrageous!

Curfews and they wanted a list of any guests I might have.

I said F that!



At least with a hotel, I know what Im getting.


jammerman
Central Coast, CA
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Dec 28 2017 02:44PM     link to this

You can stay with me for free. No visitors
quarante.sept
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Dec 28 2017 03:13PM     link to this

I'm not big on these alternative economy things. Hang on. I'm in an Uber and my driver is lost.....
CyanDelRey
City of Los Angeles, LA, CA
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Jan 16 2018 05:16PM     link to this

I've had too many negative AirBNB experiences to use the service again. I even had a situation where a person said I caused damage to their home in order to try and extort money. I won the case, but it still was a horrible overall experience. Never again!
InsearchofStarfish
Santa Ana, OC, CA
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Jan 16 2018 06:45PM     link to this

seems like airbnb is a decent buffer for problems that can occur...one issue we had with airbnb was on the review process...we wanted to post some pics and give a great review, but since we were in the middle of our vacation we ran out of time to get it done with no means to add it later.

InsearchofStarfish
Santa Ana, OC, CA
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Jan 16 2018 07:16PM     link to this

we tend to use vrbo most of the time for the big properties

Zeros
Fullerton, OC, CA
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Jan 16 2018 07:19PM     link to this

I have heard about those scams that shady owners try to pull.

Take pictures of everything when you get there as well as when you leave.

I do this with rental cars and it has saved me a few times.


InsearchofStarfish
Santa Ana, OC, CA
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Jan 16 2018 07:24PM     link to this

that worked out great when we turned in leased car a few years ago...wife had video of car in and out of the car when they tried to pull shit...still took a few months to for them to correct their fraud, but smart phone saved the day

pat128
City of Los Angeles, LA, CA
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Jan 16 2018 09:54PM     link to this

I'd rather pay more and stay at a hotel.
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Jan 17 2018 10:54AM     link to this

Neither do windowless vans.

And then...
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