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Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

Woman noticing Airbnb home has everything Zip Tied(l) Person holding phone with Airbnb on Display(c) Woman checking behind door(r)

‘What sort of Airbnb doesn’t allow you to use the refrigerator?’: Guests arrive at Airbnb. Then they notice everything is zip-tied shut

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

Display house with money all around(l) Woman sharing her AirBnb Experience(c) Phone with pink background with Airbnb logo on display(r)

‘I knew about this event’: Woman books Airbnb reservation 8 months in advance. Then the host calls her

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

woman sharing her Airbnb experience on TikTok(l) Airbnb logo with icons(c) small cute puppy(r)

‘Your fences blew down and I sent you pictures’: Woman demands answers from Airbnb host after emergency $4,500 rental leads to dog drowning

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

woman holding her baby(l) Hurricane Milton sign(c) Hand holding iphone with Airbnb Logo on display(r)

‘There’s nothing we can do’: Woman calls out Airbnb after host wouldn’t refund their stay during hurricane

Counter with coffee and tea(l), Woman talking(c), Phone with airbnb app(r)

‘That is so tacky’: Are the complimentary snacks at an Airbnb actually fair game?

Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

Scrabble pieces(l), Woman talking(c), Airbnb bedroom(r)

‘I started packing my bags immediately’: Woman finds unusual Scrabble message after returning to Airbnb rental

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

Airbnb host issues PSA about color of bedding

‘If I see printed sheets I’m not booking’: Airbnb host issues PSA about color of bedding

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

Customer tries to cancel $2,000 Airbnb rental 6 months in advance

‘If this can seriously save someone…’: Customer tries to cancel $2,000 Airbnb rental 6 months in advance. They won’t let her

Airbnb host shares the ‘weirdest’ rule she includes in rental contract

‘I would have never thought people could or would do that’: Airbnb host shares the ‘weirdest’ rule she includes in rental contract

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

Guests arrive at Airbnb in the South. They can't believe what greets them

‘Not the GET OUT sequel set up’: Guest arrives at Airbnb in the South. They can’t believe what greets them

Airbnb guests forced to take out trash—6 miles away

‘Cleaning fee is $300 too’: Airbnb guests forced to take out trash—6 miles away

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

Woman talking(l+r), Airbnb app on phone held by hand(c)

‘He said he hasn’t owned this for years’: Airbnb guests call host 30 minutes before arriving. There’s just one problem

Airbnb app on phone(l), Someone vacuuming rug(c), Hands holding a bunch of toilet paper(r)

‘This is why I stay in hotels. I won’t be blasted on the internet if I need more toilet paper’: Airbnb host complains about guests needing more toilet paper

Man talking(l+r), Hand holding phone with airbnb app open(c)

‘That level of monitoring while hosting is terrifying’: Airbnb host catches renters in a lie, leaving viewers torn

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

Woman rents Airbnb without seeing its photos beforehand. She can’t believe what’s inside

Airbnb