The process of securely transferring property access to guests, often utilizing methods like lockboxes, smart locks, or key exchange services.
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Glossary Term: Access Control
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Measures taken to ensure the safety and security of both guests and the rental property, including security cameras, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and secure access controls.
A secure entry system that allows guests to access the property using a code, app, or smart device, eliminating the need for physical keys and facilitating contactless check-in, popular for Airbnb and VRBO properties.
A type of electronic door lock that uses fingerprint recognition for access control, often used in short-term rentals for keyless entry.
Adjusting the level of access and responsibilities granted to co-hosts or assistants involved in managing a short-term rental, such as calendar management, guest communication, or cleaning tasks.
Microsoft’s cloud-based identity and access management (IAM) service that can be used to manage user access and permissions for short-term rental management systems.
Systems that allow guests to access the property using digital codes, key cards, or smartphone apps, eliminating the need for physical key exchanges.