Interesting new layover lodging option

ChanceMaster · Jul 31, 2011

Interesting new website that allows people with unused rooms, apts, houses etc. to market them on the web @ deep discount prices vs hotel rooms. This might be an excellent option for expediters who need a place to stay for a day or two. I saw a few places that will rent their couch for 20 bucks..(included use of shower and kitchen). Intriguing concept that appears to be successful.

NY Times article :

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/25/t...rs-with-rooms-via-the-web.html?pagewanted=all

website :

Vacation rentals, private rooms, sublets by the night - Accommodations on Airbnb

LDB · Jul 31, 2011

Norman Bates may have an opening with them.

ChanceMaster · Jul 31, 2011

LDB said:
Norman Bates may have an opening with them.

LOL, I know what your getting at here, but if you look at some of these places, people have left reviews..could be a way to save money on lodging, as always though..buyer beware.

asjssl · Jul 31, 2011

I would find it very odd to be crashing on some strangers couch....who knows what there intentions are either... this world is.full of nut jobs ....$ 20 for a.couch....$15 more and you get a private room @ motel 6

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ChanceMaster · Jul 31, 2011

I understand what your saying..its not just couches listed, there are lots of private rooms listed. Could be an affordable option to stay in city centers . Doubt you could find a 35 dollar room in nyc or Chicago.

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leezaback · Jul 31, 2011

I"ll stick to my bed-where I know the only legs crawling under the sheets belong to me and hubby.

LDB · Jul 31, 2011

I looked in Columbus and found a one bedroom apartment listed for $30 a night. I'd bet it is nicer than whichever discount motel one would choose. This could be an interesting option at times but it was way too good to pass up the Norman Bates comment.

EnglishLady · Jul 31, 2011

Ahh but did Angie say its ok

Falligator · Jul 31, 2011

Just paid 52$ a night for two nights at the Red Roof Inn. Included was the 16% Express1 discount. It would be nice if this would be feaseable in most southern cities. Was a scorcher yesterday at 95.

ChanceMaster · Jul 31, 2011

LDB said:
I looked in Columbus and found a one bedroom apartment listed for $30 a night. I'd bet it is nicer than whichever discount motel one would choose. This could be an interesting option at times but it was way too good to pass up the Norman Bates comment.

"Interesting option at times"..thats exactly what I thought when I investigated the site. I currently share a room occasionally with my co driver at a hotel for around 40 bucks, looks like I could get a bedroom for that by myself at times.

cheri1122 · Jul 31, 2011

A really interesting option - when you ask if there's room to park a truck, lol.

AMonger · Jul 31, 2011

Falligator said:
Just paid 52$ a night for two nights at the Red Roof Inn. Included was the 16% Express1 discount. It would be nice if this would be feaseable in most southern cities. Was a scorcher yesterday at 95.

95? That would be a cool breeze. I'm in Texas and it's 104 at almost 8 pm. Van ac is laughing at me.

chefdennis · Jul 31, 2011

As Cheri pointed out, parking a ST or TT in front of the house, in the driveway or the apt building parking lot, will certainly create an interesting challenge...forgetaboutit....

ChanceMaster · Jul 31, 2011

chefdennis said:
As Cheri pointed out, parking a ST or TT in front of the house, in the driveway or the apt building parking lot, will certainly create an interesting challenge...forgetaboutit....

Just like any other lodging..you would have to inquire about truck parking. Or use google maps satellite view, I use the satellite view to find loading docks and good parking spaces all the time. The web site seems like it may be of use occasionally to save some coin on lodging for the adventuresome expediter.

cheri1122 · Jul 31, 2011

You're absolutely correct, and I was just trying to use a bit of humor to remind "you van guys" that we're not all as 'mobile' as you are.
Then again, we carry everything including the kitchen sink along with us, so everything is a tradeoff, lol.

skyraider · Aug 1, 2011

cheri1122 said:
You're absolutely correct, and I was just trying to use a bit of humor to remind "you van guys" that we're not all as 'mobile' as you are.
Then again, we carry everything including the kitchen sink along with us, so everything is a tradeoff, lol.

Are u saying that your makeup and shampoos and creams take up one 4x4 skid. LOL, just teasing ............