I own an 'arctic hideaway' Airbnb in Norway, where guests can pay $150 per night to sleep under the Northern Lights

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the arctic hideaway

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Is your Airbnb watching you? Hosts and guests often clash over security cameras

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I make up to $9,500 a month renting out my home while my family lives in a trailer in the driveway. Here's how I set up my Airbnb and VRBO business.

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Alexi McKinley.

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Airbnb Admits to Banning People for Being 'Closely Associated' With Bad Guests

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Airbnb users who themselves may have done nothing wrong can be banned from renting vacation spots if they are deemed “closely associated” with another user who has already been banned. The short-term rental company says the plan is intended to bolster safety on the platform, but tech advocacy groups speaking with…

A self-proclaimed 'Airbnb Queen' who managed other people's properties is accused of stealing from homeowners then fleeing town

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The March 2017 cover of Tulsa People magazine featured Dani Widell, who renovates homes and manages many Airbnb properties. She sits on a coach with two fluffy dogs. The magazine cover is set against a red background.
Dani Widell on the cover of Tulsa People magazine in 2017.

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I make $19,800 a month in revenue from 'Airbnb for boats' in Miami. Here's how I built my business.

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Boatsetter host Mylène Garot, her husband, and her baby on one of their boats in Florida.

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Steep cleaning fees? Ridiculous chore lists? Who cares? Apparently, people still love Airbnb.

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"The larger picture when I look at this is that Airbnb is a strong brand, and they've only become stronger in the past several years."

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Portugal bans new Airbnbs over fears of popular cities becoming 'some sort of Disneyland'

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Portugal, which has seen a 40% increase in foreign-born residents in the past decade, is cracking down on short-term rentals.

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A tiny shed, a luxury shipping container and a dark-sky dome: here are 10 of Airbnb's quirkiest properties

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Airbnb has a host of unusual properties for the more adventurous traveler.

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Portugal Says No More Golden Visas and No More Airbnbs

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Portugal’s government passed a package of new laws and regulations on Thursday aimed at combatting the country’s housing crisis. Among the changes: No more short-term rental licenses are to be granted in the nation’s urban centers—meaning no more new city Airbnbs.

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