I think people like the homey feel and they get a better privacy in an Airbnb. 

If they like lots of privacy then maybe knowing that you and contractors will be in there frequently (with correct notifications) may help them understand that it could be beneficial to move elsewhere.

They don't have to go up the stairs and can have their own privacy.

The guarantee of having shelter for set time period is the bargaining chip the landlord gives the tenant in exchange for signing over the right to inspect the property, and the tenant's responsibility to maintain the property.Become a tenant-at-will if:- you don't or can't live according to stipulations that are in the lease agreement,- want privacy from inspections, and- can move on VERY short notice if needed.Otherwise, you may want to sign a lease agreement.

He stated that this was a violation of his privacy and that I did not have permission to enter his home.

Maybe he will accept the assistance from one of these groups.Also may in the short term you could add a privacy Fence or some fast growing shrubbery.Is there a dog  leash law that he is in violation of for you area?

If you don't like what someone does in the privacy of their home or property just because it doesn't adhere to your comfort level, then move. 

We see this community serving young families in metro Nashville, who want more privacy and more of a “house-feeling” than an apartment.

They are often used for estate planing, and in conjunction with an LLC, they might offer some anonymity or privacy protection (as they might remove your name from a county search on current deeds).

(I will ask that, out of respect for our current tenants’ security and privacy, to please wait until your showing appointment before walking the property.)If everything above is agreeable to you, let me know your availability and I'd be happy to take you through the apartment.