3 true horror stories about airbnb

A few weeks ago, one weekend, I embarked on a solo trip planning to spend a few days in a remote town located between mountains and surrounded by trees. This small town was a place I had longed to explore. I found a promising Airbnb by reserving a cabin online. Described as a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle after driving for several hours I finally arrived at my destination, it was dusk and the mountainous roads seemed to lead to unknown depths. I drove down a desolate looking road with few houses in sight, finally entering. At the edge of a forest I found my Airbnb, it was a secluded wooden cabin surrounded by trees that gave an aura of secrecy.

I parked my car and approached the cabin hoping for a quiet and comfortable night. When I got to the door I noticed a box of keys. I was with the host after he gave me the code. I opened the door and walked in, greeted by the fresh aroma of wood. I placed my luggage in the cozy living room and started preparing dinner after dinner. I decided to take a walk nearby exploring the scenic beauty. From the small town hours passed as I wandered and when I returned to the cabin it was already late at night. The moonlight filtered through the trees creating a mysterious atmosphere as I entered the cabin, I prepared to retire for the night, however, upon entering the bedroom I realized it. some unusual signs a book on the desk seemed to have been moved and a note on the floor was not in its original position I felt an uneasy feeling but tried to convince myself it was just my imagination the next morning I woke up with a feeling of anxiety I remembered the strange events of the previous night but tried to dismiss them as mere figments of my imagination after breakfast.

I decided to take a walk to a nearby lake enjoying the beauty of nature. Returning to the cabin in the evening I planned to relax with a cup of tea, however upon entering the living room I froze, the furniture seemed to have been rearranged and I was sure that a potted plant was not in its original place. a feeling of boing came over me a feeling of being watched I rushed towards the door ready to leave the place, but I was interrupted by a voice turning around. I saw a stranger standing at the door. A sly smile playing on his lips.

Hello, he said: I'm your Airbnb host. Fear gripped me as I wondered how this. It could be that he didn't expect the host to be here trying to maintain his composure. I asked him what you were doing here. I didn't make an appointment with you. His smile became more sinister. I just wanted to make sure you had a pleasant stay here feeling a sense of dread. I decided to leave immediately. I hurriedly packed my belongings and fled the cabin full of trepidation and fear. Upon returning home I reported the incident and asked Airbnb to investigate, they expressed concern and promised to contact me immediately a few days later.

I received an email informing me. They told me that they had investigated the matter and found no connection between the cabin host and the area, decided to remove the ad from the platform and provided me with a full refund. This experience left me wary of booking accommodation online and made me realize the importance of staying alert and safe. I resolved to choose reliable accommodation options in the future and always stay connected to ensure my safety and comfort. Years ago I rented an Airbnb as temporary accommodation, it was during the holidays and I decided to visit my family during the holidays. holiday season Airbnb was located in an ordinary neighborhood just a few kilometers from my house the day I arrived it was December 20 and the sky was already dark I opened the door and entered the seemingly ordinary house, everything was as expected, without surprises.

I dropped off my luggage and prepared to spend a relaxing afternoon there that night. I had no plans to go out and just wanted to rest. I turned on the TV, did some work, and went to bed before 10:00. I quickly fell asleep, but in the middle of the night I was woken up by some noises, at first I heard faint noises while I was half asleep, apparently coming from the walls initially. I didn't worry thinking it might just be the house settling in, but as time went on the noises got louder, I even heard some faint knocks.

I slowly descended the stairs to investigate the source of the noise, however, when I reached the bottom everything was quiet again. I didn't see anything suspicious, so I went back to bed and fell asleep the next morning. I didn't dwell too much on the events of the previous night, writing it off as a normal night, perhaps because I was in an unfamiliar environment, however, my worries resurfaced the next night, as I was getting ready to go home for dinner. of my parents, I noticed a stranger standing on the front porch of the house. He stood still looking at me, which worried me.

I started to question the security of Airbnb. Why was there a stranger standing at my door? Was it the owner's mistake or someone else's? I tried to communicate with the stranger, but he just nodded. and then I left, this incident left me very unsettled and I began to worry about my safety. I decided to inform my family and quickly leave the place after dinner. I returned to the Airbnb ready to leave when I opened the front door. I heard a loud noise similar to the previous night this time the sound was clearer and more intense causing me to panic I rushed into the house trying to locate the source of the noise I discovered that the noise was coming from a door in the garage as if someone was trying to open it forcefully I got scared and immediately called the police, the police arrived quickly and after inspecting the garage they confirmed that someone had tried to break into my residence, they informed me that the garage door did not have an external lock, which surprised me and worried.

In the end I decided to leave the place and stay in a hotel. This experience made me question the safety of Airbnb and I vowed not to use the service again. This incident made me realize the importance of being cautious when renting accommodation to ensure safety. Safety Even seemingly ordinary places can harbor danger Last New Year's Eve, my two best friends and I decided to rent a house in preparation for a fun night together, we had no plans to attend any large gatherings, we just wanted to enjoy each other's company. of the other. Until last year we all lived in dorms, so the idea of ​​having a house to ourselves sounded great, this time we decided to rent a cabin located in the suburbs that we found through Airbnb.

We had met Jason in New York and he took us to the cabin around noon. It looked more like a cabin than a normal house built entirely of wood with typical cabin features. We started to relax and enjoy our time with no plans for loud noise. Kristen went to get snacks while Jason and I chatted over drinks in the living room. There was a knock on the door, surprising us all. I opened it and found a stranger standing there looking angry. He told us in an unfriendly and stubborn tone not to disturb the entire area, almost threatening trouble if we continued to make noise despite not having done so.

Any loud noise we still agreed to and closed the door, however, shortly after he knocked again and I decided to ignore it, we told Kristen about the strange encounter and he could barely believe it several hours later, as we prepared to watch a movie, suddenly we hear sounds. Outside, as if something had fallen to the ground, followed by the sound of breaking glass, we ran to the window and saw that the windshield of Kristen's car had been shattered by a stranger wielding a metal rod. Kristen chased the person while Jason and I followed. However, to stop him before reaching the door we heard gunshots.

I was frozen realizing what was happening until I miraculously saw Kristen. I ran back and closed the door. Several shots rang out hitting the side of the cabin. After an investigation it was discovered that the stranger was. He was not a resident of the area and no one knew who he was or why he attacked us. This encounter surprised us and almost took our lives. This experience made us value our friendship and safety even more. We decided not to rent those places again and opted for safer places. As we spend our time, this incredible event will always be remembered, reminding us to value every moment and be cautious of our surroundings.