“Airbnb has officially lost its mind.” That’s the view of a man who went viral after a hilarious but hard-hitting Facebook post about the platform’s excessive fees and cleaning expectations.
Edwin Strickland’s rant jokingly listed a string of ridiculous checkout instructions, including “feed the neighbor’s cat, pressure wash the driveway and put a fresh coat of paint on the guest bedroom.” And while many found it amusing, they also agreed that Airbnb’s audacity is no laughing matter. Strickland’s post resonated with thousands of people, who feel they’re often being treated like the housekeeping staff instead of someone on vacation.
