Airbnb Stories That Make People Think Twice About Renting One

We've all had the same thought before heading out of town for a week: why not make some dough by renting out your place? You tidy up and look forward to a quick payday — until you return home. Broken windows. The living room couch on fire. An unusually pungent substance smeared all over your dining room walls. These are just some of the many horrific sights that Airbnb owners have returned home to find. Their horror stories will make you never want to leave your house unattended again.

60. Cable Problem

After a guest reported that their television wasn't working, a pair of owners returned home to find that the coaxial cable — which connects the TV to the cable television signal — was gone. The previous guests had apparently stolen it.

59. Oh Deer

After renting out their holiday cabin to a group of 20-year-olds, an Airbnb owner returned to find six dead deer stuffed under the house. To make matters worse? They were all propped up in demonic-looking poses.

58. Bear Mace

Upon returning home, one Airbnb owner discovered that their guest had sprayed the entire place with bear mace. Eyes watering, they were forced to clean everything themselves, as another renter was set to arrive a few hours later.

57. Under Cover

While renting out a spare room, an Airbnb owner returned to his bedroom to find his guest curled under the covers with his wife! Apparently, the renter had sleepwalked into the room and didn't remember doing so the next day.