Man Calls Out Airbnb Over $7,500 Damage Claim He Denies, Goes Viral On X

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Man Calls Out Airbnb Over $7,500 Damage Claim He Denies, Goes Viral On X

Airbnb, founded in 2008, became a favorite for travelers by offering unique stays around the world, often providing a more authentic and sometimes cheaper alternative to hotels. However, in recent years, the platform has faced growing criticism, with users expressing concerns over steep cleaning fees, safety issues, and nightmare hosts.

Just last week, entrepreneur Luke Burgis took to X to share his frustration, claiming that an Airbnb host accused his family of causing a mysterious stain on the floor of their rental—one that would require a jaw-dropping $7,500 repair. Although Burgis was confident no damage had been done, he said the company had taken the owner’s side. But once his post went viral, things began to turn in his favor.

Entrepreneur Luke Burgis recently shared a frustrating experience with Airbnb, claiming that a host accused his family of causing $7,500 worth of damage to the rental

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He took to X to voice his complaint—and his post quickly went viral

Share iconMan Calls Out Airbnb Over $7,500 Damage Claim He Denies, Goes Viral On X

Share iconMan Calls Out Airbnb Over $7,500 Damage Claim He Denies, Goes Viral On X

Some users argued that the host needed to provide evidence to back up their accusations

Share iconMan Calls Out Airbnb Over $7,500 Damage Claim He Denies, Goes Viral On X

Share iconMan Calls Out Airbnb Over $7,500 Damage Claim He Denies, Goes Viral On X

Share iconMan Calls Out Airbnb Over $7,500 Damage Claim He Denies, Goes Viral On X

Share iconMan Calls Out Airbnb Over $7,500 Damage Claim He Denies, Goes Viral On X

Others were simply appalled by the situation Meanwhile, more nightmare Airbnb stories began to surface in the comments

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Share iconMan Calls Out Airbnb Over $7,500 Damage Claim He Denies, Goes Viral On X

Share iconMan Calls Out Airbnb Over $7,500 Damage Claim He Denies, Goes Viral On X

Share iconMan Calls Out Airbnb Over $7,500 Damage Claim He Denies, Goes Viral On X

Later, Burgis posted an update confirming the issue had been resolved

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