Originally Posted by
nerd
There are many AirBnB, VRBO, etc., options - they are all illegal - but they are worth looking into as they are reasonable/viable/legit options when it comes to deciding where to stay.
Against the TOS? You've got to be kidding
as already pointed out, illegal <> legit, in fact they are opposite
Maybe it works for you, but the stories of scams are real, and these places do get shut down. Hotels exist for a reason.