Should You Use Airbnb for a Long-Term Rental?

January 17, 2020 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

When you’re getting away for a long weekend, Airbnb is arguably the most convenient way to book a reasonably priced place to stay, especially in areas lacking traditional hotels and motels. Many people see Airbnb as so convenient, in fact, that they’ve begun turning to the service for months-long stays that resemble traditional housing or…

Where to Stay in a New City While Apartment Hunting

March 4, 2013 | By doug AuthorMy First Apartment

Sometimes, it’s just not possible to find an apartment before you arrive in a new city. Maybe you got a sweet job offer, but it required you to drop everything and get there immediately. Maybe you totally meant to find a place a long time ago, but, well, kept putting it off. Or, perhaps you live a…

Alexandra’s AirBnB Experiences in Manhattan

January 14, 2013 | By Alexandra AuthorMy First Apartment

Our newest blogger, Aussie Chick Alexandra has landed in Manhattan with her two tightly packed suitcases and reports on her actual AirBnB experiences. (She had narrowly escaped getting scammed early on.) Using AirBnB in Manhattan – This time was different! Each time in the past that I have used AirBnb as an accommodation tool, I have leased…