More and more clients and potential clients have been asking me to visit them in an Airbnb. My initial reaction was always no as its too much of a private apartment.

However, as times change one has to adapt, so I’ve modified my policy. I will and have visited Airbnbs, but not for the first time.

Once we’ve met in a hotel , spent some time together and I do feel comfortable, then on your next visit an Airbnb is an option. The first visit I still don’t know who you are and I need the security that the hotel provides.

The Hotel as a Starter

True the hotel is a bit “colder” in terms of establishing a “relationship” but its also gives me a sense of security. There are people around — lobby staff, other guests — If something doesn’t feel right, it’s easier for me to leave or get help.

That First Meeting

Our first meeting is really based on nothing more than a few emails on the internet. Though I can get some information by the way the client writes, his profession, its still not really enough. For me that first meeting is also about me getting to know the client, would I like to see him again? (obviously he is also thinking the same, but I have the advantage in that respect).

And if my answer is yes, then we are good to go for the Airbnb……

The Advantages of the Airbnb

Well to begin with they can be cheaper than the hotels, but more important is the space, the openness and the feel of home. A good Airbnb, clean, modern, with a kitchen makes me feel more like your girlfriend than being an escort in a hotel room. We have room to play be it in the kitchen on the porch, couch etc. If we are having a snack, were are not eating on the bed but have a real kitchen table to eat at.

And for those who are inviting me for multiple hours we have time for full meal, really get to know each other, yes like a real girlfriend, talk and play while the sun is setting in the distance, while we sit on a large comfortable chairs on the large porch…