Over the weekend we checked in to a sprawling Airbnb in Amarillo, Texas. With its big bright windows, chic decor, and decked out kitchen, our host had pulled out all the stops to make this a welcoming home for our month-long stay. And while there are so many things a host can do to make a fabulous first impression, we’ve also found that there are also plenty of tricks guests can use to settle into an

As millennials ourselves, we should have known from the start that Airbnb reviews would be inflated. After all, we were the special snowflake generation invited to attend the middle-school award ceremony for simply participating in the geography bee. In this era of sometimes excessive goodwill, grades are boosted, performance reviews are inflated, and we clamor to “Like” as many posts as we can—because when it comes down to it, we all really want to be liked

A fabulous Airbnb experience almost always boils down to booking the right Airbnb upfront. Since Airbnbs vary so widely, finding the right fit definitely takes longer than booking the local Holiday Inn Express. But investing the time is absolutely worth the excitement you’ll feel on check-in day. This post gives you an inside look at the steps we use each time we book an Airbnb as full-time travelers. Whether you’re a guest who’s racked up