Christmas Decorations

[Aviator1]

Hello ,

I own some properties in the USA and would like to add Christmas decorations. Do you charge guests for this? How much? If not, what kind of decorations do you typically use in your properties?

Thank you!

[Andrea6232]

Ciao @Aviator1 ,

no, I don't charge for Xmas decorations!

Have a look here: https://community.withairbnb.com/t5/Advice-on-your-space/Christmas-decor/m-p/2026619#M28855

Happy Xmas 😀

Andrea

[Fiona256]

It would never occur to me to charge for Christmas decorations! Scrooge-like to even think of it.

[Paula]

Hello @Aviator1,

Thank you so much for bringing this topic to our community!

This is a subject that our hosts have been discussing recently. I wanted to share one of their threads while we wait for others to join the conversation:

👉Thread: Christmas Decorations

I hope you find this helpful!

[Lorna170]

@Aviator1  As long as you are located close to your rental, add some Christmas/Holiday decor.  Do not, however, rely on your cleaner to decorate as well.  That is not their job unless you pay extra.

I add small decorative seasonal items.  If my guest is staying over Christmas and wants a tree, I will provide either a tabletop fake tree or a small real tree -- for a price.  In past years that price has been calculated as the cost of the real tree plus 2-3 hours of time to add decorations.  I have had guests who will pay for the tree but want a box of decorations that they can add themselves.  

You will also need to consider storage of a fake tree and a box of holiday decorations.

[Rita3135]

I would consider seasonal decor to be an amenity that you provide at no charge to a guest.  I mean, how would you even bring it up to a guest?  Would you say in a message after they book the space, "hey, if you want a xmas tree here, it would be $XXX."  As a guest I would be rather offended and may even cancel thinking that it's a scam.

I change out my decor, bedding, etc., with changes of the season, but its my decision as a host and that just goes into my overall overhead expense.  Keep it simple and avoid anything religious.  People don't want a lot of clutter and not everyone is Christian.

[Rakib7]

No, I don’t charge for Christmas decorations! 

I would add small decorative items just for the feel of Christmas! 

[Yasaman3]

@Aviator1

We used to put up a Christmas tree with ornaments, but unfortunately, some guests were a bit rough with the decorations, and we even ended up with ornaments in our pool one year. Since then, we’ve simplified things a lot.

Now, we only put a festive wreath on the front door, which gives the property a cozy touch without being overwhelming. It also keeps the space neutral since we host guests from all over the world, and not everyone celebrates Christmas.

We don’t charge extra for decorations—just try to keep them simple, non-intrusive, and easy to maintain. Hope this helps!