@Kevin1322 I've had the same experience re my guests. First, I think it makes a big difference having a home-share as opposed to an entire place listing. But I've also read posts from hosts with home-shares who had bad experiences with guests. So I think it also has to do with the kind of crowd you market to and attract. Mine aren't exactly hikers and bikers, but since I'm in the countryside, and a 20 minute walk to town and the beach, and I advertise quiet and nature and that it's a good spot to work on art, read, do yoga, take walks, etc, I do get those types of guests.
And those types tend to be easy to deal with, they have a lot of travel experience, they are self-sufficient, often they have ended up staying in some pretty grotty places around the world, maybe with no hot water and one small threadbare towel, so my little private room and bathroom which isn't fancy, but is artistically designed and has everything they need, can almost seem luxurious to them. They aren't the type to freak out if they see an ant or spider, either. And they are also socially and environmentally aware people. I can't tell you how many times a guest, when I am orienting them as to where things are in the kitchen, have asked, before I even have a chance to mention it, "Do you have a compost pail? Where does the recycling go?"
I think it might also have to do with the personality of the host and how much interaction they generally have with their guests. Lots of my guests are out and about and busy all day, but I often chat with them over coffee in the morning, when we're preparing meals, or with a bottle of wine in the evening- it's almost like having a friend staying. Some I've gone out for dinner with, or spent the day at the beach with. That sort of host/guest relationship makes it harder for guests to treat the place like a cheap hotel room.
I suspect that the home-share hosts who have guests who are disrespectful or just stay holed up in their rooms all day, only scurrying out to use the bathroom or make a quick cup of tea, might be more formal and stand-offish with their guests and aren't really home-sharing because they are sociable and enjoy meeting folks from all over, but because they need the money. Nothing wrong with that, but it's gotta affect the vibe somewhat.
As you can tell, I also love my guests.