While love, authenticity, and adventure are all important values, Airbnb has its share of controversy. The company is sometimes accused of disrupting housing markets in a negative way. For example, Airbnb has significantly enlarged the short term rental market in various cities, leading to a rise in property prices that makes it difficult for aspiring homeowners to buy houses in the area. It also increases the tourist traffic, which is disruptive to locals. This has spurred governments to tighten laws around short-term rentals, which affects the wider community, not just Airbnb users.
In addition, the Airbnb concept and platform are not uniquely original, meaning there is plenty of opening for competitors to chip away at Airbnb market share.