I just had a look at the airBNB site, and realised I have been there before ... but I've never used the site. The prices for the room/houses are generally more than what I would pay at a motel, cabin, or B&B.

However, I had a closer look at some of the rooms and there are some that cater to different groups of people ... for example, one catered to artists. So, if someone wanted to host cyclists in a situation like this, they could advertise themselves as being especially for cyclists.

Meanwhile, I use places like ...

Trip Advisor: TripAdvisor
Stayz: Stayz Holiday Accommodation
Wotif: Wotif
Booking: Booking.com