How to search for amenities on new interface?

[Patti337]

I use airbnb a lot to look for bookings for myself, often clicking on the Amazing Views option on the first page. That's now gone, and Amazing Views (and many other things) are not visible in my Amenities section in Filtering. How do I find places with these extra amenities? Thank you.

[Joan2709]

@Patti337 

Airbnb removed the Categories feature a few weeks ago, so you can no longer search using that feature. I'm guessing because it really wasn't very successful for most guests searching, but I could be wrong? You will have to look at listing titles and/or the listing itself to find that now as there isn't a search filter "Amazing Views" either as you pointed out.

Many Hosts were happy to see categories go, as there were so many issues related to incorrect categories or categories that should have been assigned that weren't. The proximity callouts are still messed up, as Hosts report the callout says they are 20mins from a beach when they are actually a 2min walk to the beach. 

[Patti337]

Thanks so much, Joan. It's a shame, though, but I guess I understand. Do you happen to know the amenity code for a fully fenced yard?

[Joan2709]

@Patti337 

No filter for that either...sigh. You would have to look at the amenities list for back yard - fully fenced. 

There is a site called HomeToGo that does have a fenced yard filter. Looks like it is for Vrbo properties, but many on listed on Vrbo are also listed on Airbnb:

https://www.hometogo.com/

[Patti337]

Thank you! I'll try there.