Airbnb has been criticized for hidden cleaning and security fees, but hosts still add outrageous rules to their properties — and some are so outlandish that people are willing to look elsewhere for rentals.

Such was the case for an anonymous tenant who used Airbnb to rent a home in Montauk, New York, a fishing town at the end of The Hamptons known for its lively party scene and mix between generations of grown-up locals and seasonal city visitors who use Airbnb. the city as an escape from city life.

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In a TikTok posted to the appropriately named account @airbnbhorrorstorythe tenant documents a house that has one too many lines plastered in almost every room of the house.

The video, which has been viewed more than 614,000 times, shows the man walking through the property, stopping every time there is a piece of white paper with different rules that are “kind of insane” about staying home.

@airbnbhorrorstory Do not smoke. Okay. I get it. And maybe the toilet. I’m getting weak pipes. But the rest is a bit crazy. #airbnbtiktok #airbnbhost #airbnbexperience #airbnb #trip #travel tiktok #fyp #holidays #beach #holidays #weekend trip #airbnbnightmare ♬ original sound – Airbnb Horror Story

“This is just exaggerated,” he says in exasperation. “Literally everywhere you go, there’s a sign.”

Rules shown include (but most likely not limited to) no smoking or vaping, no spraying perfume/cologne/body oil in the home (guests are asked to go outside to do so), hot showers limited to a maximum of 8 minutes , and required to leave the shower door open after showering to prevent mould.

Naturally, people in the comment section were stunned.

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“So many signs that person definitely has a hidden camera somewhere,” one user mused.

“Enough signs to make you feel unwelcome and nervous,” another commented.

Airbnb did not immediately respond australiabusinessblog.com request for comment.

Last June, Airbnb put a permanent ban on holding house parties at one of its properties — something first tested in August 2020 under social distancing and quarantine protocols during the pandemic.

“Disruptive parties and events will continue to be banned, including open invitation gatherings. Property of ‘party houses’ will also remain strictly prohibited,” the company said in a statement. a release. “The policy will continue to have serious consequences for guests who attempt to violate these rules, ranging from account suspension to complete removal from the platform.”

Airbnb was down just over 18% in a year-long period late Monday afternoon.