Such a lovely reminder of my first ever 'foreign' holiday in Bray, Ireland. 1966. Seven of us girlfriends lived for a week in a house where the owner and her son decamped somewhere for the summer to get some income. We were young, sharing space was easy. It was maybe called self catering...
Tourist tax is fair, in my view.
Post number 4 is short, sweet and to the point.
My recent stay in a casa rural in Los Oscos, Asturias, was courtesy of a local group of people who have banded together to promote their places - although they have had to bow the head to the online companies that are intermediaries and charge both sides more for the transaction. The apartment was spotless, and the locality, well, ideal for days of local walks and an evening seat to view this:
The more serious issue this thread raises is the current dreadful reality for local people unable to find decent accommodation for their everyday lives.
However, that last sentence nears political comment, so let it be deleted if reported.