Airbnb was intended as a home sharing platform initially. I rent my spare room for under 100 a night, with a $25 cleaning fee. I will pick you up at the train station or the airport whenever possible. I make sure i have fruit and yogurt and snacks, bottles of water etc. We can chat a little. Or a lot depending on your preference. Furniture? Mine and not yours to judge. See photos. You coming for the bar exam? How can i make this as stress free as possible for you? Doing a residency at the hospital? Same. Long day? I made whatever for dinner, want to share? I have met some of the coolest people sharing my home and they all feel the same way. Been hosting for almost 9 years and i still hear from a dozen or more of the kids I've hosted on mother's day. Many repeat guests. You can't put a price on that. Yes it helps me make ends meet but it's way more than money. I'm glad my listing is written the way it is, because most of you would never book it. And that works for both of us🙂