Localo.com unites travelers and locals

Localo.com adds another resource for finding inexpensive stays by connecting travelers with locals willing to rent all or part of their homes.

Localo.com acts as a peer-to-peer marketplace for travelers who need a place to stay. Travelers submit an itinerary and sit back while hosts bid for their business by offering anything from a private or shared room to an entire residence.

It's a new site that fits somewhere between couchsurfing .com and homeaway.com, with

a touch of packlate.com. We loved having the Google Maps Street View embedded in the profile page for the accommodation. The website is clean, simple to navigate and inviting. It also makes it easy for prospective users to get in touch with hosts. Nearly 4,000 destinations in more than 100 countries are available.

But don't fall in love with the exotic pictures. When we looked up destinations such as San Diego and London (which we were more likely to visit than New Zealand, Italy or Morocco), the options weren't as eye-catching.

SITE Localo.com

DESCRIPTION Finds inexpensive rentals for visitors

TARGET AUDIENCE Travelers seeking that "local" lodging experience

BOTTOM LINE Easy to use