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How HN took it
7 positive, 10 neutral or asking, 1 mixed, 13 critical, out of 31 comments about the project. Thread score -0.22.
Pricing: 1 for, 8 againstIdea: 5 for, 1 againstDesign: 0 for, 2 againstDocs: 0 for, 1 againstExecution: 0 for, 1 against
The thread, comment by comment
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positive neutral or mixed critical about another commenter or something else the maker
What HN said
What people liked
Community and the Ubud location are well done.
From 1 comment
$1600 will get you a room in more than 10 locations by the end of the year, that's where the real value is. I am actually staying the the Ubud location at the moment. It's very…
traviagio on HN
Good idea; multiple winners possible in the space.
From 1 comment
I know a few people who are (separately from one another) working on the same concept. Good luck. The idea is right, and there can be multiple winners in the space. Paying a…
k33n on HN
Objections
Price is too high for the locations, especially in Southeast Asia.
From 4 comments
$1600 for a month? In Indonesia? In that room? No wonder you decided to hide the price until someone actually wants to sign-up. EDIT: Just took a quick look at Airbnb for…
algorithm_dk on HNThis sounds like a good idea, but the price seems high for the location you're offering. I'm not trying to be overly critical here, but what else are you bringing to the table?…
drawnwren on HNFor $1600 a month I'd expect solo-living not co-living.
theinternetman on HNEven if this is a global network, if this is your game it seems like just sticking around Central America and Southeast Asia and you can live at a fraction of the cost with…
rhgraysonii on HN
Website has little information and unclear sign-up and next steps.
From 3 comments
I spent about 3 years full time on Airbnb, living in various places (Shanghai, Berlin, NYC, DC, SF, LA...). I wouldn't call myself a "digital nomad", but I think I'm familiar…
hunvreus on HNThe website is pretty and all but there is no information anywhere. How much does it cost? How long is the lease for? I would hope I don't need to make an account just to get…
BoysenberryPi on HNI'm the perfect target for this kind of service — I've been living as a "digital nomad" since July last year, primarily using Airbnb for accomodation, working in cafes and…
sjm on HN
Essentially a pricey room or hotel with lock-in; unclear multi-location value.
From 2 comments
So can you occupy rooms in more than one location at the same time? No? Then it's just a really expensive room with high booking/cancellation flexibility and customer lock-in…
Ao7bei3s on HNI spent about 3 years full time on Airbnb, living in various places (Shanghai, Berlin, NYC, DC, SF, LA...). I wouldn't call myself a "digital nomad", but I think I'm familiar…
hunvreus on HN
Requests
Show prices and lease terms upfront.
From 2 comments
The website is pretty and all but there is no information anywhere. How much does it cost? How long is the lease for? I would hope I don't need to make an account just to get…
BoysenberryPi on HNI'm the perfect target for this kind of service — I've been living as a "digital nomad" since July last year, primarily using Airbnb for accomodation, working in cafes and…
sjm on HN
Better pictures and fix broken js/css loading.
From 2 comments
I'm sure you could put a nicer picture of the room.
andr on HNNone of your js or css files are loading for me :/
zongitsrinzler on HN
Questions
What happens if rooms are full when you arrive?
From 1 comment
What happens if all the rooms are full in Japan when you get there?
carsie on HN
What are the intended costs of the program?
From 1 comment
What are the intended costs of the program?
xianshou on HN
Alternatives named
Airbnb
From 2 comments
$1600 for a month? In Indonesia? In that room? No wonder you decided to hide the price until someone actually wants to sign-up. EDIT: Just took a quick look at Airbnb for…
algorithm_dk on HNLooks pretty similar to the room in Ubud a motorbike tout found me for about $6 per night on a short term basis. That said, most of the startup oriented stuff in Ubud seems to…
notahacker on HN
Hacker Paradise
From 1 comment
If anyone is interested in co-living around the world with other people in tech, Hacker Paradise will be in Bali from March 13 - April 9 with ~30 people. We've been up and…
caser on HN
Hapimag
From 1 comment
There is Hapimag of Switzerland, who's been doing that for holidays in Europe for quite some time. Nearly impossible to get rid of the shares we inherited though.
kaybe on HN