Airbnb,Vacation Rentals,House-Sitting and Couchsurfing fall under this category.
Airbnb:
• These are internet listings for lodging that are operated by locals.
• Visitors can make online reservations and read reviews.
• The location, amenities, and season all affect prices. They offer a genuinely
novel experience and exposure.
• Home, flat, private room, shared room, villa, and cottage are among the
postings.
• $20–$100 per night for rooms; $50–$200 per night for apartments; and
$100–$500 per night for residences
Vacational Rentals:
• In most instances, it has complete suites of amenities for short term let
Houses, villas, apartments, and condominiums
• They are almost always in places of tourist traffic
• May include facilities such as mistress, swimming pool, and kitchen.
• These costs vary depending on features available, location and weather
which ranges from $100-500 a night for mansions $50-200 a night for an
apartment
House Sitting:
• It is basically a live-in home with no rent
• Housekeeping or taking care of someone’s pets
• Bringing plants some water and collecting mails
• Opportunities for face to face interaction and experiencing the local culture
• No financial transactions however some networks require paying
membership fees
Couchsurfing:
• It is a web based global community of travelers that connects travelers with
locals and who offer cheap accommodations for free.
• Opportunities for social and cultural interaction
• Host profiles and reviews
• Feedback from guests and rules set by the hosts
• No currency is involved, however, many hosts receive thanks from the
visitors in the form of little presents or some work.
