That is right. I don't think it will be for everyone. Instead of going to a restaurant, I would rather meet new friends & try real local food. But thats just me, and I am a hardcore foodie..
Why would you choose to use airBnb when there are small hotels and motels?
The answer is two-fold:
1) Cost. People cooking food and hosting guests don't have the same running costs as a restaurant. It may just be a bit of side-income or maybe they're breaking even and doing it out of passion.
2) The experience and locality is different than hotels and motels. I could see this being big in young, hip areas like SF (Mission, Haight Asbury) and Brooklyn.
Because I can have a decent meal for a similar price to paying someone. Airbnb you get a nicer place to stay for a far lower price. I mean not saying this is a terrible idea just saying it doesn't work for me.
