Airbnb Cancellation Policy: When to Give a Refund

The Short Term ShopJun 23, 202610m 27s368 viewsScore 75
Hosting Operations
intermediate
guest communication
cancellation policy
early check-in
refunds
AI tools
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Summary

AI-generated

Learn how to handle common Airbnb guest requests like date changes, early check-ins, and cancellations without emotional responses. This video provides strategies for managing pricing discrepancies and issuing refunds while maintaining profitability and guest satisfaction.

Key insights

  • Charging for early check-in can be a viable revenue strategy, especially if the night before is vacant. A suggested rate is $30 per hour, with a $120 fee for a 4-hour early check-in, though this can vary.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Failing to clearly explain the refund process when overriding a cancellation policy can lead to guest confusion and disputes with the booking platform.

Tools & resources

  • Host Buddyplatform

    Host Buddy is a platform that can be used to set up automated communication sequences, referred to as 'journeys', for managing guest interactions.

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