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Group of Friends Locked Out of Philadelphia Airbnb for 8 Hours After Keypad Die…
Six women were locked out of their Airbnb in Philadelphia for eight hours overnight after the keypad died and the host never assisted them.
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Philadelphia Airbnb Lockout Strands Six for Eight Hours, Sparks Safety Concerns
Philadelphia, PA – Six individuals experienced an eight-hour ordeal after being locked out of their Airbnb rental in Philadelphia late Tuesday night. The group, who had stepped out for a walk, returned to find their keypad entry system unresponsive and subsequently dead. With wallets and keys inaccessible inside the property, and their phones rapidly losing battery, the situation quickly escalated. Attempts to contact the Airbnb host proved futile, and Airbnb's official support channels were reportedly unable to provide immediate assistance. In a desperate move, the group even contacted 911, but emergency services confirmed they could not intervene in a private property lockout. "We were six girls alone on the streets of Philly, and our phones were dying," one participant recounted, highlighting the vulnerability they felt. After enduring the night outdoors, a locksmith was finally called at 7 AM, successfully granting them entry at a reported cost of $300. The host eventually responded, allegedly questioning why they were being texted at "12 in the morning," a response described as unhelpful. The incident has raised concerns about host accountability and emergency protocols for short-term rental properties.
