Who stays in airbnbs when you travel?

[Jules]

For us it’s about location. We’d rather pay a bit more for proximity to things we want. We’ve stayed in BnBs when they meet what we need.

 

[StarSong]

I have considered an RV, but not sure I want to do that (Cost of the RV, towing it, maintenance, leveling, hitching up, hookups with water, sewer, electricity, finding campgrounds, cost of campgrounds, license, insurance, dumping tanks, can't park just anywhere when traveling, cramped bathrooms, more wear & tear on tow vehicle and reduced gas mileage).

You are right about them RV travel. Very expensive and plain hard work. Air B&B is much better. I have used them for decades all over the world. Forget those trailer parks with their crowds. Not "Kool" at all!

Thank you for that PJ, it's nice having a second or third opinion from people who have done both. I will seriously consider that advice.

Another opinion:
About nine years ago DH & I bought a 2005 5th wheel RV (in great condition) and a 2004 diesel Silverado 2500 Duramax with Allison transmission to haul it - both still going strong. Occasional repairs, yes. But that's true of houses and all vehicles.

Setup takes about an hour, as does the close up when it's time to pack up from a campground and hit the road for the next one or to go home.

Pluses: we bring along a familiar, comfortable king-sized bed and bathroom including step in shower, fully stocked kitchen and pantry (no worries about what to do with leftover food when it's time to move on), and clothing for all weather from bathing suits to rain gear to heavy jackets and gloves, not just a suitcase or two. And we aren't repeatedly unpacking and repacking over the course of our trips.

Nice campgrounds with full hookups average $80 per night. As for the crowds, I've never consistently run into a friendlier, more helpful group than while at campgrounds. They come from all over and are happy to sit with a cup of coffee (or a beer) and shoot the breeze for half an hour - or to just say "Hi - how long are you here for? If you need anything, just give me a shout!" From then on we wave hello and goodbye and watch out for each other - as good neighbors do.

Very true that while towing the RV our gas mileage drops to roughly 10-11 mpg. Once we unhitch the RV we use the truck for exploring, shopping, whatever.

I'm not suggesting anyone run out and buy and RV, merely pointing out their advantages when traveling around. I know several people who sold or drastically downsized their homes and live happily in their RVs much of the year.

@bobcat48, whatever you decide, I wish you well.

 

[bobcat]

Another opinion:
About nine years ago DH & I bought a 2005 5th wheel RV (in great condition) and a 2004 diesel Silverado 2500 Duramax with Allison transmission to haul it - both still going strong. Occasional repairs, yes. But that's true of houses and all vehicles.

Setup takes about an hour, as does the close up when it's time to pack up from a campground and hit the road for the next one or to go home.

Pluses: we bring along a familiar, comfortable king-sized bed and bathroom including step in shower, fully stocked kitchen and pantry (no worries about what to do with leftover food when it's time to move on), and clothing for all weather from bathing suits to rain gear to heavy jackets and gloves, not just a suitcase or two. And we aren't repeatedly unpacking and repacking over the course of our trips.

Nice campgrounds with full hookups average $80 per night. As for the crowds, I've never consistently run into a friendlier, more helpful group than while at campgrounds. They come from all over and are happy to sit with a cup of coffee (or a beer) and shoot the breeze for half an hour - or to just say "Hi - how long are you here for? If you need anything, just give me a shout!" From then on we wave hello and goodbye and watch out for each other - as good neighbors do.

Very true that while towing the RV our gas mileage drops to roughly 10-11 mpg. Once we unhitch the RV we use the truck for exploring, shopping, whatever.

I'm not suggesting anyone run out and buy and RV, merely pointing out their advantages when traveling around. I know several people who sold or drastically downsized their homes and live happily in their RVs much of the year.

@bobcat48, whatever you decide, I wish you well.

Thank you so much for that input. You brought up very good points as well. I would love having my own bed for sure, a stocked pantry, and not have to pack and unpack. It seems that there are advantages and disadvantages of both. I guess I am feeling at this point that if I start out with the Air B&B, and I'm not liking it, then I can buy the RV, however if I start the other way around, then I would have to sell the RV to make the change, and that might mean staying in one place till it sells. It's a tough choice, but it's nice to hear from someone who has done it.

 

[PeppermintPatty]

We don’t. They might be cheaper with more character but we found that we don’t get the same privacy as we do with a motel/ hotel. We don’t want to meet or mingle with owners or other guests. We aren’t that social.
We’re snobs. Lol

Usually good hotels have better sound proofing than regular houses ( which are usually what BnB’s are in.) We don’t have to worry about our dogs barking because they hear the people next door.

We usually get breakfast buffet included
I like taking the small shampoos and soaps / body cleanser and body lotion with me when I leave.