This Bali tourist's 'terrifying' Airbnb experience is why you must triple-check your accommodation!
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When planning a holiday, it’s tempting to get swept up in the promise of glitzy pictures, beautiful hotel shots, and perfect reviews.
But this presents a danger that could haunt any unsuspecting traveller.
Take the experience of this traveller from the UK, Hatty Morton, who recently received an unpleasant surprise at her Bali holiday Airbnb rental.
She shared on social media that when she arrived at what was supposed to be a luxurious villa, decorated with modern amenities and overlooking lush greenery, she opened the front door to a different sight altogether.
Ms Morton showed the difference between the promised villa (which was admittedly breathtakingly beautiful) and the reality. The second shot featured grey walls in a dank-looking room with dusty floors and dishevelled furniture––far different from what was promised.
Users quickly expressed their shock, with one saying: ‘That is just terrifying!’
‘Someone for sure used AI to make it seem wholesome,’ another said.
‘The way my jaw hit the floor when I saw those pictures of the real one,’ a third shared.
While one user suggested: ‘Always check the reviews and never stay somewhere with none.’
You can watch Hatty Morton’s full video below:
Sadly, this isn’t the first time that something like this has happened—other horror stories of travellers have also been widely shared online.
For instance, earlier this year a Canadian woman recounted her experience of discovering a hidden camera in a power outlet inside the bathroom of an Airbnb they were staying in with friends.
She initially thought her friend was being dramatic when her friend expressed feeling ‘paranoid’ and checking ‘every shower head, all the picture frames, doorknobs, everywhere in the house for a camera’. That’s until they found a camera inside the bathroom which they had been using the night before.
Moreover, countless tourists in Bali are reportedly falling for the money-exchange scam.
One unfortunate Australian traveller fell prey to this popular money-changing scam in Bali.
As she explained, the scam involved unscrupulous money changers pulling a quick sleight of hand while counting out the traveller’s exchanged money.
‘Counted the money three times and then later in the day, my driver said “check money now”, and I couldn’t believe it, it was much less,' she recounted.
You can read more about this story here.
So, the next time you book a holiday rental, keep in mind the horror story of the Bali rental gone wrong and be sure to conduct the necessary research through reviews and photos shared by other renters.
Share this story with your friends and family as a reminder––it could save them from a potential nightmare!
Have you experienced something similar before? Share your story with us in the comments below!
But this presents a danger that could haunt any unsuspecting traveller.
Take the experience of this traveller from the UK, Hatty Morton, who recently received an unpleasant surprise at her Bali holiday Airbnb rental.
One unsuspecting traveller received an unpleasant surprise upon arrival at a Bali holiday rental. Image source: TikTok.
She shared on social media that when she arrived at what was supposed to be a luxurious villa, decorated with modern amenities and overlooking lush greenery, she opened the front door to a different sight altogether.
Ms Morton showed the difference between the promised villa (which was admittedly breathtakingly beautiful) and the reality. The second shot featured grey walls in a dank-looking room with dusty floors and dishevelled furniture––far different from what was promised.
Users quickly expressed their shock, with one saying: ‘That is just terrifying!’
‘Someone for sure used AI to make it seem wholesome,’ another said.
‘The way my jaw hit the floor when I saw those pictures of the real one,’ a third shared.
While one user suggested: ‘Always check the reviews and never stay somewhere with none.’
Photos of the promised villa as advertised on Airbnb. Image source: TikTok.
You can watch Hatty Morton’s full video below:
Sadly, this isn’t the first time that something like this has happened—other horror stories of travellers have also been widely shared online.
For instance, earlier this year a Canadian woman recounted her experience of discovering a hidden camera in a power outlet inside the bathroom of an Airbnb they were staying in with friends.
She initially thought her friend was being dramatic when her friend expressed feeling ‘paranoid’ and checking ‘every shower head, all the picture frames, doorknobs, everywhere in the house for a camera’. That’s until they found a camera inside the bathroom which they had been using the night before.
Moreover, countless tourists in Bali are reportedly falling for the money-exchange scam.
One unfortunate Australian traveller fell prey to this popular money-changing scam in Bali.
As she explained, the scam involved unscrupulous money changers pulling a quick sleight of hand while counting out the traveller’s exchanged money.
‘Counted the money three times and then later in the day, my driver said “check money now”, and I couldn’t believe it, it was much less,' she recounted.
You can read more about this story here.
Share this story with your friends and family as a reminder––it could save them from a potential nightmare!
Have you experienced something similar before? Share your story with us in the comments below!
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and wee went down to outside of bungalow. Didn’t think anything at the time young and having fun. Now Looking back
