How do I add an Extra linen/towels charge?

[Mark16]

Here in New Zealand, our baches (holiday homes) don't normally include linen/towels in the quote - there is usually an extra charge for this. I can't see how to add that on the site listing.

Can anyone help?

[Marit-Anne0]

Exactly @Jonathan390 - but from July 1st, we will have to include linen as per airbnb new rules.  A French elderly couple has booked with me this coming autumn, I offered use of my linen as they are the last of the season and we will arrive immediately after their departure.  Guess what ? They declinded - but did ask for a traversin. So I said no, we do not currently have a traversin for that bed, but I will buy one.  

Here is a recent topic on the same matter

https://community.withairbnb.com/t5/Hosting/Is-Airbnb-really-going-to-require-that-we-provide-linens...

[Liz4341]

Fortunately, our beach condo is booked tight all summer. We do not supply linens because our cleaning lady would not be able to keep up with the fast turn over.  Has host discovered a simple option on Airbnb to provide a linen fee. Guests would then have the option based on their budget. Bring linens, or pay for linen rental.

[Richard531 · Accepted solution]

@Mark16 @Liz4341 @David3711 @Roxi2 @Meg18 

Guys, there's a place to add a linen fee if you want within "Pricing and Availability."  See below:

But I'll have to agree with the general consensus that unless your hosting a glamping spot for college students in SE Asia, Mid-Africa, or Eastern Europe, you really want to provide sheets/towels.  

[Liz4341]

Richard and all,

Thanks so much for your input. I am happy to see their is a linen fee option.  Reading through the many responses over the years, it seems the provision of linens may be based on geographic expectations. We have been vacationing at the Jersey shore for 20 years and have always brought linens. This year we are renting a 6 bedroom home in Cape May and the linen rental fee is $350. It is what it is.

Our Airbnb rental has been booked solid for a year while asking guests to provide their own linens. Covid may play a role in this. As rental and home purchase rates are drastically increasing, this helps keep the property affordable for all. This property idsan 8 hour drive from our home, so I can't afford to lose my wonderful cleaning lady and I do not want to burn her out.

Two options I will consider:

1. Offering a discount for those who DO NOT want linens. This keeps a positive spin on the subject.

2. Provide linens by purchasing 6 sets (Costco has queen linens sets for $14.99). This gives my cleaning lady room to breath. It would involve an increase in the cleaning fee.