When you need to stay in a location for an extended period due to business, staying in a hotel can get old. It can feel impersonal, not to mention it can get pricey paying high rates per night. This is why people look for other housing options such as Airbnbs and corporate housing when they know they need a place to stay while on business. 

Both of these can be viable options depending on what you’re hoping to get out of your housing experience. We’re going to take a look at what Airbnbs and corporate housing have to offer as well as the differences so that you can choose the one that’s right for you.

What Airbnbs Offer

An Airbnb allows you to live in someone’s home when they’re not there. This gives you a more personal feeling than a hotel. While there may not be many professional amenities and it may not be a professional space, an Airbnb can allow you to immerse yourself in your surroundings more than corporate housing would. You may even get to meet the neighbors and make friends during your stay!

Because you are staying in someone’s home, you can’t expect someone else to oversee the property. This may mean you have a great experience because the owner is very hospitable or you have a negative experience because the owner doesn’t roll out the red carpet. You can read reviews, but you really won’t know until you get there.

When it comes to pricing, Airbnbs are usually priced nightly but give discounts for monthly stays. It’s important to note that with an Airbnb, a hospitality tax will be charged if the stay is less than 30 days.

Things to Consider with an Airbnb

Since an Airbnb feels like home, you should treat it like your home. If something breaks while you’re there, you may be liable for everything. You need to read your contract and especially the fine print. 

Also, since the Airbnb is a private home, the owner can ask you to leave if they feel you are not following the rules. So, you want to be courteous and make sure that you are in line with what is expected.

What Corporate Housing Offers

Corporate housing has the business traveler in mind. You can expect a space geared toward professionals. This means it will most likely offer a productive work environment. If an employer is setting you up in corporate housing, you should have all the tools you need to get your job done. This may not be the case with an Airbnb. Since Airbnbs are multi-purpose, you can’t expect to have all of the necessities to get your job done right.

Corporate housing is rented units and is usually very private and has minimal distractions. Don’t expect to get invited over for a cup of coffee like you might at an Airbnb! It’s usually all business here.

Since you can expect corporate housing to be treated like a business, it will likely be managed by a professional company. Everything from booking to any possible problems will be handled professionally. This can have its benefits because many companies want to keep a good reputation and will do everything they can to keep their guests happy.

Things to Consider with Corporate Housing

Corporate housing is often charged monthly and can turn out to be less expensive than an Airbnb, even when a monthly discount is offered. Also, with corporate housing, you want to keep in mind that if you stay more than 30 days, a tenant-landlord law begins. This means eviction laws would need to be followed if a landlord wanted to get someone out of corporate housing. If a stay is longer than 30 days, a lease is required to protect both the landlord and the tenant.

Contact Us for Corporate Housing in North Carolina

When you are looking for professional short-term leases and corporate housing, contact the experts at Corporate Accommodations. We can find the perfect fit that will make you feel comfortable and relaxed while providing the necessities to get your work done. We have multiple units across North Carolina, including WilmingtonWinston-SalemGreensboro, and Asheville. To rent an apartment or learn more, reach out to us today at 336-299-1312 or fill out the form below.