Cat security deposit

[Danielle2055]

Hi, I have an enquiry for a reservation and the lady would like to bring her 3 cats with her - I'm ok with it but would like to add a security deposit incase they damage the furniture. Am I able to do this before confirming the reservation? Thanks, Danni 

[Emiel1]

@Danielle2055 

On the Airbnb platform it is not possible to set a security deposit in the listing.

It is possible to set a pet fee, which will add up to the booking price when booker adds pets in the booking form.

It also makes it official you allow the guest to bring pets.

You can set a higher pet fee and make agreement with the booker to refund it full or partly when there is no damage.

More to read:

https://www.airbnb.com/resources/hosting-homes/a/what-you-need-to-know-about-hosting-pets-463