New York
Sep 19, 2020
Stay at the “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” mansion for $30/night
Guests can book a one-night stay at the Bel Air home made famous by the WIll Smith sitcom
Airbnb
About: Airbnb is a website that brokers lodging. It allows those with homes, rooms, or apartments to offer these spaces to tourists or those looking for temporary housing. It facilitates this transaction for customers although it does not own or manage any of the properties it advertises.
Headquarters: San Francisco California
Founded in: 2008
Founded by: Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia, and Nathan Blecharczyk
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