They were going for that Idaho grain silo look. For some, a certain lodging near Lava Springs may conjure childhood memories of playing on Grandpa’s farm. Here in Blackfoot, Idaho, travelers book suites made out of rustic grain silos that aren’t just comfortable; they’re also surprisingly cool—even during the hot summer months. With a country…
Idahoans Turn Old Grain Silos Into Rustic Themed Airbnb Business With Plush Interior—Here’s How
Idahoans Turn Old Grain Silos Into Rustic Lodge With Plush Interior for Themed Airbnb Business
They were going for that Idaho grain silo look. For some, a certain lodging near Lava Springs may conjure childhood memories of playing on Grandpa’s farm. Here in Blackfoot, Idaho, travelers book suites made out of rustic grain silos that aren’t just comfortable; they’re also surprisingly cool—even during the hot summer months. With a country…
More Canadians Turn to Short-Term Rentals to Earn Extra Cash, Maintain Properties
When Marcus Rader returned home after an extended winter trip last year, he was greeted with a broken furnace, freezing temperatures and a week-long wait for a repair. This winter, he put his 150-year-old downtown Toronto house on the short-term rental booking website Airbnb. “We rent out our home in the winter now but it’s…
Self-Professed ‘Wolf of Airbnb’ Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Defrauding Landlords
June 28, 2023
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NEW YORK—A Florida man who dubbed himself the “Wolf of Airbnb” pleaded guilty to a wire fraud charge Monday, admitting gaining about $2 million illegally by defrauding landlords and cheating a government pandemic program. Konrad Bicher, 31, of Hialeah, Florida, entered the plea in Manhattan federal court, agreeing not to appeal any prison sentence that…
Advocates Urge Provinces to Follow Quebec’s Lead in Crackdown on Illegal Airbnbs
More provinces should follow Quebec’s lead in seeking to hold short-term rental platforms such as Airbnb accountable for uncertified listings, advocates say. The Quebec government tabled a bill last Tuesday that would require short-term rental companies to ensure their online listings are certified by the province. If passed, such companies would face fines of up…
Airbnb Posts $117 Million Profit, but Q2 Outlook Disappoints
Airbnb said that it earned $117 million in the first quarter as revenue rose during the ongoing recovery in travel, but the company’s outlook for late spring and early summer disappointed investors. The San Francisco-based company’s shares fell nearly 12 percent in extended trading hours after Airbnb posted the forecast on Tuesday. The weak outlook…
Quebec Tables New Bill to Crack Down on Airbnb-Style, Short-Term Rentals
The Quebec government has tabled a bill that would require short-term rental companies to ensure their online listings are certified by the province. The legislation would make it illegal for anyone to advertise a short-term rental online without including the number and expiry date for their provincial certificate. Quebec’s bill is in response to calls…
Airbnb Will Push Rooms as Low-Cost Option to House Rentals
DALLAS—Airbnb is making a renewed push into renting single rooms in a nod to its beginnings and a realization that renting an entire house is too expensive for many travelers, especially younger ones. The short-term rental company rolled out a new offering Wednesday that it calls Airbnb Rooms. Guests can rent a room in the…
Government Proposes New Rules to Control Short-Term Holiday Lets in Tourist Hot Spots
New rules that will give communities greater control over short-term lets in tourist hot spots where local families say they have been priced out have been proposed by the government. A consultation published on Thursday by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities will propose introducing planning permissions requirements for short-term lets in tourist…
Quebec Cracks Down on Airbnb After Deadly Fire as Some Continue to Evade Rules
The Quebec government’s crackdown on Airbnb has upended Montreal’s short-term rental market, leading some to welcome the changes and others scurrying to evade the new rules. Last week, following a fire in Old Montreal that killed seven people—including six who were staying in unlicensed short-term rentals—Airbnb said it would remove illegal Quebec listings from its…
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