While news that a family from New Zealand found a hidden camera which was apparently live streaming footage from their accommodation in Cork is disturbing, recording devices are not actually a breach of Airbnb rules. If a host discloses the device after booking, Airbnb will allow the guest to cancel the reservation and receive a refund. Camera in clockIn recent times a British couple said they had found a hidden camera in a digital clock in the bedroom of an Airbnb rental in Toronto. When they looked more closely they realised that it was a hidden camera connected to an SD card. The camera was not turned on but its mere presence in the room was a breach of the Airbnb rules.

Source: The Irish Times April 05, 2019 12:22 UTC