

"I talked to one host who said he doesn't get any complaints about the property except one, and it's the cleaning fees," French said.

Travel expert Sally French of Nerdwallet says cleaning fees have been a sticking point for guests and hosts. "People get to see what they are getting for their money, and they probably also feel the value," she said.Ĭleaning and other fees will be more obvious They are designed to help travelers and hosts by making booking simpler and fees less of a shock.Ĭaitlin Ignatowski, who rents out a small suite in the back of her home, says she's thrilled that Airbnb has made booking more transparent with the introduction of "total price display." Since December, the website shows all fees upfront and not on the final page. If you’re looking to rent a home or condo for spring travel, you might notice some changes on Airbnb,as well as some other home rental websites.
