Airbnb Guests Always Ask This… Here’s What We Say

Kylee & Steven - Short Term Rental ExpertsMay 20, 20258m 14s2.0K viewsScore 75
Hosting Operations
intermediate
guest communication
house rules
booking management
cancellation policy
dynamic pricing
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Summary

AI-generated

Learn how to handle common and tricky guest requests on Airbnb, including discounts, minimum stays, date changes, cancellations, extra guests, early check-ins/late checkouts, and bag storage. This video provides clear strategies and responses for hosts to maintain house rules and optimize bookings.

Key insights

  • Date change requests outside the cancellation window are permissible, but may incur a price adjustment. Requests within the cancellation window require cancellation and rebooking.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Granting date changes within the cancellation window without requiring a rebooking can lead to policy violations and guest confusion. The correct procedure is to cancel and rebook.

Tools & resources

  • Airbnb Trip Insuranceplatform_feature

    Airbnb offers trip insurance at checkout, which guests can purchase to cover cancellations.

Frequently Asked Questions

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