Airbnb for Ceremony and Reception venue?

So, I too explored the Air Bnb option, and I encourage you to explore Vrbo too (its just like Air Bnb but more geared to family events and such).

The reason why we dropped the Air BnB idea was because once we messaged the hosts (just to get an approval that they would accommodate a wedding of 70 people) I found the hosts to be unprofessional, sketchy (many had hidden fees especially for the number of guests and were asking for money to be paid off of Vrbo), and just all around not sustainable. Like someone mentioned, they could cancel with little notice and leave you scrambling last minute. I was really upset having to give this up because I wanted to have a two night stay with all the people in my wedding. I didn't plan to have a bridal shower for budget reasons, so I pictured that it would happen organically at the Air Bnb in a way. Its also a great place to hold the reception dinner too. But it just didn't work out unfortunately.

I say this, but I still encourage you too look and make sure you turn over every stone. This was my experience looking in Toronto, but maybe you'll have a better experience than mine.

I would be pretty hesitant to book through airbnb for any large event like a wedding because the owner can cancel pretty much right up until the date with only a relatively small penalty. And then you'd be left trying to find an alternative at the last minute. I just personally wouldn't take the risk when other options are available. If you find something you like though you can always ask to make a contract outside of airbnb with the owner of the property.

Airbnb currently has a no events policy. It's slated to end this year but it could be extended (they already did once).

If you're using a private bed and breakfast type place as your venue, definitely draft a contract with the owner outside of the Airbnb booking system. Both you and the owner can add provisions to protect yourselves on anything not covered by a typical Airbnb policy.