Airbnb can be a great alternative to a hotel or motel when traveling. They often offer a little more than typical hotels when it comes to space and amenities and can make your stay more pleasant.

Hotels and Airbnb hosts have plenty of clever tricks up their sleeves to attract guests, some of which can be downright misleading. In the world of hospitality, it’s not uncommon for businesses to prioritize bookings over honesty, as unfortunate as that may be. One of the most common ways travelers get duped is through carefully curated listing photos that paint an illusion of perfection — only for the reality to be a major disappointment.