Every time I see that view, my heart stops. So amazing!
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THAT VIEW!!! OMGoodness!
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Every time @konacoconutz posts one of her pictures I tell myself that is canāt possibly be as good as it looks, so as to avoid an attack of the green eyed monster.
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That view! And I am here in the jungle of stones
In my condo complex my neighbours would call the police if I hanged my laundry to dry outdoors 
ā¦ Most of the time the weather is too cool and/or humid for the laundry to dry well though, and clothes would get they horrible moldy smell.
When I am in southern France I line dry and clothes get dry within an hour. I do think that towels get stiff and I prefer tumble-dried towels.
If you find yourself getting green, just remember my forever NON-superhost status and my constant downgrades on location! Guests would rather be in the noisy hot bustling part of town beset with heavy retail, crime, meth heads and homeless.
Ok Itās not that bad, but one plus is I donāt have any of that out here!
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Iāve always been told that putting softener in with the towels stops them being as effective at drying.
Nancy, I have the solution to scratchy sundried towels, but you have to also have a drier ā¦ the secret is to give the towels 10 minutes on a low heat BEFORE hanging them on the line which fluffs up the pile without using too much electricity.
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I have the Australian iconic Hills Hoist which I love. Having had twins in cloth nappies it was great that it is huge. I will have to take a pic to share. When we put in our pool my husband knew that he had to leave room for my beloved Hills Hoist. When it rains I do use the dryer or in winter dry in front of the fire.
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Dried on the line, and only 5 minutes in the drier with my Woolies, the towels were good to go. Thanks again!
Could also be the environmental impact, I always air dry and if Iām not happy with the smell I take another sheet or wash it again
Iām quoting the people who wonāt use a dryer, āItās my favorite tee shirt, so I donāt want it to shrink.ā, āI donāt want my jeans to shrink.ā Also, many are willing to dry their underwear and towels in the dryer, just not clothes that are fitted.
We live off the grid and are completely solar powered. While we do have a washing machine, we donāt have a dryer and hang all of our clothes, linens and towels on a line to air dry.
When air dried, the towels do become stiffer/scratchier. For us itās not a problem. The guest towels we lay them on a flat surface and brush them on both sides with a stiff dog brush. It takes 30 seconds to a minute for each towel and they come out smooth and soft. We used to take the wet towels to a laundromat in town, which is 5 miles away, and have them dried but after we discovered the dog brush itās now wash, dry and brush.
Got a link or photo of the brush you use? And, does it affect the long term āhealthā of the towel - does it wear out sooner?
Thanks for the tip!
The photos are of the brush that we use on the towels. The towels we use are medium quality and so far we havenāt noticed any additional wear and tear from brushing them (we use the side that has the plastic bristles with white, oval plastic tips). Weāve also used a human hairbrush that has plastic bristles and tips and that also seems to work well.
Obviously they donāt turn out all fluffy like they just came out of a dryer but it definitely smooths out the nap and makes it softer.
I air dry everything. I still use most of the same towels I got when I started hosting 8 years ago, believe it or not, because they are all still in great condition.
They have never gotten stiff or scratchy. I wonder why mine donāt and other peopleās do. 
Definitely humid here, but not soft water. Lots of calcium for sure, donāt know what else (doesnāt seem to be any iron, as it doesnāt leave stains in the toilets, etc.) The calcium content leaves a lot of water spots on tiles, and builds up in the kettle and shower heads, which I have to soak in vinegar every few months to remove. Some people use water softeners.
Iāve never used vinegar in the wash, though. Maybe calcium isnāt one of the minerals that contributes to stiff laundry?
I do have one stiff scratchy towel- that a guest brought home from a booze cruise instead of my nice bath towel sheād taken. 
Of course I donāt use that one for guests.
Here in NZ line drying is still what most people do. If you give your towels a good shake before hanging them they donāt go stiff and scratchy.
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I use a washing line all the time, never a dryer for energy conservation reasons. I live in a climate that suits it of course.