Providing essential amenities for guests (2024)

FAQs

What does it mean when Airbnb says no essentials? ›

What are essentials on Airbnb? Essentials are the Airbnb amenities that could be considered Airbnb must-haves – the things that any guest can reasonably expect to find at your accommodation. Typically this includes toilet paper, soap, linens, a towel, and a pillow.

: things considered to be essential to make life easier and more pleasant. The government intends to provide the isolated town with basic amenities, such as roads, running water, and electricity.

Requests made on behalf of other people, like family members or friends, aren't allowed on Airbnb. Unclear communication or lack of transparency. Requesting to book without providing any info—such as who will be staying and generally why you're visiting—can lead to a reservation request being declined.

Generally, a basic amenity in an apartment or hotel includes running water, electricity, electrical outlets, windows, bathroom, sink, and more. It depends on where you are, but these are considered important and are things that you normally have wherever you go.

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL AMENITIES (MEA):

3.1 When a station is constructed, certain minimum amenities are required to be provided at each category of station (on the basis of projected traffic/earnings). These are called Minimum Essential Amenities (MEA).

Amenities are features or services that enhance the comfort, convenience, or enjoyment of a home or apartment. They can include a wide range of things, such as swimming pools, fitness centers, laundry facilities, parking, and more.

What are Airbnb hosts not allowed to do? ›

Authorization: Airbnb requires that all hosts be authorized to host, and that hosts comply with all applicable laws. Using a third party to book a hotel or third-party accommodation and listing it on Airbnb is not allowed.

How Many Guest Towels Should You Offer per Guest? Generally, you should provide every guest with two bath towels: one washcloth and one hand towel. If you don't have a washing machine, then make sure to add extra guest towels for every extra night exceeding two nights.

I got this info from the Air BnB blog: http://blog.airbnb.com/amenities-diy-hosting-tips/ "Every Airbnb host is expected to provide guests what we like to call the essentials: soap, toilet paper, clean sheets and towels."

Types of fees Hosts can collect

Resort fee: This can cover the cost of amenities like pool, gym, or wifi. Security deposit: A refundable deposit that can be used to cover any damage that occurs during the stay. Cleaning fee: A one-time fee used to cover the cost of cleaning.

You can update your listing description or amenities after a guest books a reservation; however, guests with pending or confirmed reservations won't see any updates or changes you've made to your listing.

There are lots of reasons a payment method might prevent you from completing a reservation, including expired credit cards or insufficient funds. Check out our troubleshooting tips for payment methods if you're not sure what's wrong.

Why this happens. “Not possible” appears when a guest has sent an inquiry or trip request for dates that were once available, but are no longer available, because: Another reservation overlaps with some or all of the dates the guest inquired about or requested.

But it's not because people don't want to travel. Instead, market analysts say many U.S. Airbnbs are sitting empty because so many wealthier people and investors listed short-term rentals on the site, in the wake of a pandemic-fueled boom.

A non-refundable option is a discount that lets you book at a lower price but can't be canceled for a full refund unless your reservation is impacted by a Major Disruptive Event. Hosts can offer it on top of other discounts like monthly or weekly discounts.