February 17, 2017: Although the TC is not a fan of Airbnb (reasons coming up), in the spirit of complete coverage, it is important to note that travelers can now utilize their services to shop for lodging other than apartment and house rentals — for the more adventurous, Airbnb now includes lofts, cabins, houseboats and barns for selection. Be careful when using Airbnb and watch the small print — hefty prepayments, wiring fees, using a local currency for payments and tricky non-refundable cancelation fees. Too many places for pitfalls and mis-steps!
