I have used airbnb a few times and I love how easy it is to find the perfect place to stay when traveling abroad. I rented a place in Scotland and I was pressed at how closely the room was to what I had seen on the site. I was a little nervous staying in a place above the owner, but she was a pleasure to deal with and we enjoyed our stay. It was so easy to rent the room and airbnb were exactly right in how responsive the owner would be. I knew the price, the deposit amount, and any other fees before I paid. I was able to compare places easily and I know that I got a good deal.