If you’re already planning ways to escape the city heat or want to take advantage of the sunshine, head to the Oregon coast for a relaxing beach retreat. Stay in a top-rated VRBO rental and ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kelly Marohl, a 33-year-old who rents out a property in Ocean City, Maryland, on Airbnb and Vrbo. The following has been edited for length and ...