A set of guidelines and expectations established by hosts for guests staying at their short-term rental property, typically covering areas like noise levels, smoking, pets, and check-in/check-out procedures.
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Glossary Term: VRBO
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A feature on Airbnb and VRBO that allows guests to book a short-term rental instantly without needing host approval.
A refundable amount of money collected by hosts from guests before their stay to cover potential damages or losses to the short-term rental property.
The process of connecting your Airbnb and VRBO calendars to other platforms like Google Calendar or Booking.com to prevent double bookings and manage availability effectively.
The terms and conditions that outline the rules and penalties for guests who need to cancel their booking at a short-term rental property.
A metric used to measure the percentage of time a short-term rental property is occupied by paying guests over a specific period.
A secure method of allowing guests access to a short-term rental property without using traditional keys, often through smart locks, keypads, or mobile apps.
The built-in communication platform on Airbnb and VRBO that allows hosts and guests to interact securely before, during, and after a booking.
The practice of analyzing data and market trends to adjust pricing and availability strategies in real-time to maximize revenue and occupancy for a short-term rental property.
A systematic approach to cleaning and disinfecting short-term rentals, focusing on high-touch areas and using approved products to ensure guest safety and hygiene.
Enforcing a strict policy against discrimination of any kind in short-term rentals, ensuring that all guests are treated fairly and respectfully.
Implementing eco-friendly practices in short-term rentals to minimize environmental impact, such as using renewable energy, reducing waste, and promoting sustainable tourism.