Summer rentals to pay off the mortgage : the village changed by Airbnb | Technology | The Guardian
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Rental site has boosted tourism in Woolacombe - but some say housing is unaffordable Woolacombe used to be a place of old-fashioned bed and breakfasts and a handful of hotels for those wanting a little more luxury. Now it is the land of Airbnb. There is a dizzying selection of properties on offer, ranging from single rooms in locals’ houses to snazzy beachside apartments with hot tubs. You can rent a hut aimed at the budget surfer, a yurt with a compost toilet or a £1m house with stunning (...)
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