How To Find Cannabis-Friendly Airbnbs: Everything You Need to Know

How to find cannabis-friendly Airbnbs in the United States

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Hosts may only advertise their vacation rental as 420-friendly in states where cannabis is legalized for recreational use. Matador compiled the best cannabis friendly Airbnbs in many of those states:

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  • Get Green at These Cannabis-Friendly Airbnbs in San Diego
  • The Top Cannabis-Friendly Airbnbs in San Francisco
  • Live the High Life at These Cannabis-Friendly Airbnbs in California

To find a cannabis-friendly Airbnb in the place you plan to travel to, start by searching for a destination in a state where cannabis is legalized and tap on filters. Locate and select “smoking allowed” under the features tab of the amenities category. This will pull up properties where guests are permitted to smoke tobacco and/or cannabis. This doesn’t necessarily authorize both types of smoking and different rules may apply to vapes.

Some Airbnb Hosts make it easy for green-fingered guests and will include “420-OK” or “cannabis-friendly” terminology in the listing. It tends to be easier to find 420-friendly Airbnb rentals in states where recreational cannabis consumption is more widespread – California and Colorado being glowing examples. A number of Hosts even offer their guests a welcome bundle of flower or other Mary Jane products: “bud and breakfast,” if you will.

Otherwise, the quest continues. Scan the description – hosts often clarify their stance on smoking in this section – or scroll down to “house rules” at the bottom of the listing. Click on “show more” and see if cannabis and/or tobacco are mentioned and exactly where and when smoking is permitted on the premises.

Another way to find a cannabis-friendly vacation home is by googling “420 friendly Airbnb” or “cannabis friendly Airbnb” plus your desired destination. This throws up links to listings for properties where you can smoke as well as articles rounding up the best Airbnbs for cannabis-curious travelers.

Searching under Trending and OMG tends to catch 420-friendly Airbnbs. Farm and Vineyard stays in states such as California may also catch green getaways on cannabis farms.

Laws, fines, and consequences

As a traveler, you are responsible for consulting the state rules regarding recreational and medical cannabis consumption. You’ll need to familiarize yourself with purchase and possession policies as well as any age restrictions. In most cases, CBD and THC products must be purchased from licensed retail stores and dispensaries. This is another bonus of booking a 420-friendly Airbnb; the Host may be able to share local recommendations where you can indulge your curiosity.

If you light up in a non-smoking Airbnb, your Host will likely find out once the smoke alarm is triggered or when the cleaning staff detects the scent. A blunt left on the patio or tell-tale signs in the trash can also give you away. In other cases, external security cameras may catch you red-handed or a neighbor could, quite literally, grass on you.

Airbnb Hosts may respond by charging a fine, billing you for additional cleaning services, or early eviction from the property. It will also result in a negative review on your Airbnb profile and may well be escalated to the Airbnb Resolution Center.

If you rent an Airbnb in a state where recreational cannabis is not legal, it’s advisable not to carry products over state lines or smoke in any circumstance. Penalties vary from fines to jail time based on possession. Anyone prescribed marijuana for medicinal purposes will need to carry relevant documentation as per federal, state, and local laws.

Etiquette and house rules

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Hosts of 420-friendly Airbnbs will, in an ideal world, detail the house rules for smoking in the property listing. In most cases, there will be a designated smoking area outside – note whether it’s the front porch, the rear patio, or the backyard. Some hosts permit indoor smoking for cannabis but not for tobacco. Bear in mind that not every guest staying at a marijuana-friendly Airbnb will intend to smoke and these rules serve to provide the next guest with the best experience.

A listing may not necessarily mention the consumption of edibles or using balms. It’s respectful to notify your Airbnb Host if you intend to use these products while in residence.

An Airbnb Host may also request that cannabis activities be confined to a certain time slot, particularly where the smoking spot is a communal area or where odors may bother neighbors – especially in residential, family-oriented neighborhoods. It’s extremely important to follow the guidelines both from a social responsibility point of view and an environmental perspective, especially in fire-risk zones.

If the property description or house rules do not specify the logistics of where and what you can smoke, it’s worth shooting the Host a message in advance.

Finding the best 420-friendly Airbnbs

Just as you would with any other accommodation search, you’ll want to pay attention to the Host’s rating and read any feedback. Use keywords to scour reviews for intel relating to marijuana usage as well as the usual evaluations on the amenities, location, and cleanliness. It’s easier than ever to find the best Airbnbs with the introduction of Guest Favorite Airbnbs.

If anything is unclear, write to the Host before confirming a reservation. Top-rated Airbnb Hosts and Superhosts are expected to reply to queries within 24 hours or less.

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