[quote=gzz]If it is a legit listing, it is likely a family lives there and rents it when they are out of town.[/quote]Yes, I believe in all cases, that was true. In some cases, it was a duplex or granny flat on a family’s property who resided there and they stated the guest’s dog could use the backyard and could play with their dog(s) (after being “vetted,” of course). The Airbnb rooms/baths in private homes or granny flats were nicely appointed and some had separate entrances but it wouldn’t make financial sense to stay there unless you just had a really big dog that hotels wouldn’t take (mine is only 10-11 lbs). Also, the owners’ weekly and monthly discounts made the Airbnb unit more financially feasible for a longer-term guest (one week to 4 months). Perhaps one looking to buy or rent a home there in an extremely tight, expensive market or work on a short-term contract. I don’t plan on being there any longer than 4 nights and will spend 3 more nights elsewhere in the state in private homes of friends.
I’ve belonged to the Best Western for years where I earn free nights so I just booked with a member multi-night discount at one of my old mainstays where I know exactly what to expect.
