Originally Posted by
Florence 
AirBnB is above-board, but it's also tax-free. It's up to the renter to report the income. It's cash in his hands that he doesn't have to report, to my knowledge.
I agree, I've used it before. There are a lot of honest, nice people using it on both sides.
Families may just be interested in the facilities your home offers and are prepared to pay a little extra for the comforts of a family home. Single guys travelling (not all) but typically, would be ok with cheaper accommodation and more prepared to go without little luxuries/ simpler amenities.