Roanoke Board Denied Volosin's Request To Host an Airbnb. Here's an Inside Look.

Roanoke's Board of Zoning Appeals has twice rejected a proposal from Councilman Peter Volosin, right, and his husband, Malcom Quigley, to run a homestay out of their South Roanoke home. Their household includes dogs Emi, left, and Rula. PHOTO BY HENRI GENDREAU FOR THE ROANOKE RAMBLER

There’s a four-poster bed, De’Longhi coffee maker and ensuite bathroom — but nobody to stay at Councilman Peter Volosin’s house.

Most people find it pretty easy to get a city license to run an Airbnb out of their home. But not for Volosin and his husband, Malcolm Quigley.