Airbnb Growth Sparks Fierce Debate as Key Vote Looms in Davis

A new planning document recommends limiting the spread of short-term rentals in Thomas as well.

Cindy Robeson and her short-term rental in Davis

For some Davis residents, the spread of Airbnb units is a blight on their community and a threat to the very soul of their quiet mountain town. They say the trend has made it impossible for some locals to find affordable long-term housing, and that short-term renters, mostly tourists, descend on the commun…