Originally Posted by
Redhead
It is definitely a US thing. She is trying to book esp. in Wrightsville Beach area of NC (she is not local) and most places have age restrictions. She doesn't want to go the hostel route because she has some anxiety issues and a private room helps with that. She is looking into AirBnBs now. She has a credit card and will be booking and paying in her own name..
That makes sense. Especially in "party" areas. You'd be surprised how many hostels have private rooms. AirBnB is a great idea too