When my husband died, I was told I should rent out one of my rooms and become Airbnb. I hated the idea but when the boat show came to town, I saw someone asking if anyone had a room to rent so I contacted them. I had a young couple who just loved my home, I was weary but they were full of compliments and stayed for four days, 2 days longer then first arranged.
Since then, I have rented out two rooms on special events like the boat show and for being wanting the local airport. Not sure if I would be classed as an Airbnb but I have had people recommend me as one. I havent had any bad experiences expect when someone turned up with a dog and I have allergies.
I am a vegetarian and a bit of an ego worrier and live as a sustainable life as I can, this seems to attract people as a bit of a novelty.