It was a nightmare-bnb.
A lady jumped out of her skin after she allegedly discovered a camera within the bedroom of a Florida apartment that she’d rented via Airbnb.
A video detailing the alleged spine-tingling find has almost 12.1 million views on TikTok, with viewers wondering if the owners were spying on people in bed.
“I attempted to remain calm so we weren’t losing our minds … but I used to be scared,” Katelyn Boss, 22, told Jam Press of the incident, which occurred in June while she was staying in Miami along with her friend Rachel Horman, also 22.
“We ban hidden cameras and have been supporting the guest as we investigate this allegation,” Airbnb told The Post in an emailed statement.
She and Horman had reportedly used Airbnb to book a stay in the town so that they could research properties there, as they were planning to maneuver to the world.
Their real estate recon went south after Horman reportedly discovered something sinister within the slumber quarters.
“I used to be out on a date while Rachel stayed at home within the Airbnb,” Boss recalled. “She was changing in front of the mirror and looked up and saw it [the camera] in the sunshine[bulb].”
The social media manager added, “My friend freaked out and called everyone she knew, but when she called me, I assumed she was being overdramatic.”
After her roommate kept calling, the exasperated Boss returned home to reassure her friend that it wasn’t a hidden camera, only to be similarly shocked by the alleged lightbulb cam.
“Once I saw it in person, it looked like a camera,” recounted the aghast gal, who was petrified by the find. “The camera was facing directly on the mirror, meaning you might see anything and every thing we did.”
The aforementioned clip shows the supposed cam, which is situated within the socket of a bulbless light fixture. Within the footage, Horman may be heard dialing 911.
“Hi, we predict our Airbnb has hidden cameras,” she says within the clip. “And I feel like I’m being watched and I just don’t feel secure in my Airbnb.”
The clip concludes with the officers arriving and inspecting the supposed spycam — although one among the cops was initially skeptical.
“The officer seemed annoyed to assist us — we must’ve come across as some dumb, young blonds being overdramatic,” she recalled. “But then, one other officer was very kind and agreed that there was a high possibility of it being a camera.”
Boss continued, “After we explained why we called them, they were very helpful and sort.”
The existence of a recording device has not yet been confirmed and there was no further police motion following the inspection.
The video divided TikTok, with some viewers believing the device was indeed meant for peeping on sleepers.
“Omg update us pls!!” said one commenter. “Can clearly see the lens in that.”
One other wrote, “That is certainly a camera.”
“Not me just leaving my Airbnb in Florida,” said a 3rd.
Nevertheless, others were skeptical, with one critic scoffing, “That’s a literal light socket and wires are you serious.”
“Electrician here, it wasn’t a camera,” declared one other. “Just an empty fixture.”
Other detractors ripped the duo for calling 911 over something which will or may not have been a recording device.
Airbnb doesn’t permit “intentionally concealed recording devices (resembling hidden security cameras),” per the positioning.
The corporate also expressly prohibits “security cameras or recording devices which might be in or that observe private spaces like bedrooms, bathrooms, or sleeping areas.”
Boss and Horman have reportedly since contacted the rental firm’s safety team, who’re reportedly “investigating this allegation,” in line with an organization spokesperson.
The duo have since been refunded in full and were relocated to a distinct property for seven nights, which they toured in a follow-up video.
“The week was good, however it was so unlucky because we had nowhere to remain for the remaining weeks,” lamented Boss, who remains to be convinced the item was a concealed camera.
“Looking back, I believe this was very traumatizing. We live in a sick world and I’m not even surprised,” she lamented. “Airbnb could be very convenient and it’s a shame that we had this experience.”
The traumatized woman added that she’d probably only Airbnb again if with a gaggle.
“I’d quite stay in a hotel with security,” said Boss, adding that she also bought “a camera detector and I’m bringing it with me all over the place I’m going.”
In an analogous alleged incident in 2022, a terrified couple reported an Airbnb owner to police after allegedly finding a hidden camera inside their beachfront rental in Brazil.
