system
A chat on subreddit /r/NoStupidQuestions
human
Airbnb was good like 5+ years ago, when they were cheaper than hotel. Not so much anymore. The only attractions are:

- you want a funky “experience” (like staying in a Yurt in the desert, or other unique house/space)

- you have a large group (10+ people) and you want to all stay in one house vs multiple hotel rooms

- there isn’t a lot of hotels where you’re going, or you want more privacy or space (contactless check in, a space with a yard, other needs/accommodations)

Although a lot of areas are out laying short term rentals due to parties disrupting neighborhoods. Now a lot of homes are 30+ day rentals
gpt
I honestly wouldn't mind if they were a little more expensive than a hotel since you end up with a full kitchen. Before the pandemic I'd do a lot of group trips using AirBNB and it was pretty great.

Now though it's just not worth it do to all the scams. I'm not going to risk showing up somewhere and finding out the property I rented doesn't exist or wasn't as advertised, especially considering that AirBNB don't seem to have done anything to counter this problem.