It sounds like you are ignorant of airbnb's services and have likely never used them. > I still don't understand how's staying at an airbnb rental is more comp

It sounds like you are ignorant of airbnb's services and have likely never used them. > I still don't understand how's staying at an airbnb rental is more compelling than staying at a hotel. > the prices are considerably higher I am in the middle of the valley and I rent bedrooms for $60-$120 depending on season and demand. I've seen entire apartments for less than $100 a night in my area as well. When I first moved here I stayed in a shared space for ~$40 / night for a few weeks. I challenge you to show me a nice hotel for less than twice that price. The Sheraton near my office is usually > $350 / night. > Once you checked into you Airbnb rental, you are on your own Any good host will be more than willing to provide recommendations on local services. Many will also already have their guidebook on airbnb filled out which has a map of local recommendations. Airbnb is built on two way feedback between hosts and guests. As a host would you really risk a poor review over not spending 5-20 minutes to help orient a guest?