Minimum Stay Change

[John9129]

I am considering changing my minimum stay to a monthly minimum (31 days). I have existing rentals on the calendar already. If I do change to a minimum 31 days, what will happen to the existing reservations that are on the calendar in the future?

[Karen114 · Accepted solution]

@John9129  Your existing reservations will remain unless you cancel them which would come with fierce penalties.  How far out are the existing reservations?  

[John9129]

I have one reservation as far out as Feb. '26. Will AirBnb generally work with a host that might need to relocate a couple guests? I'm in Las Vegas.

[Joan2709]

@Karen114 

Agree with @Karen114 

Use caution accepting monthly stays on Airbnb. Lots of pitfalls for Hosts:

Host Guide - Monthly Stays

https://community.withairbnb.com/t5/Host-guides/Monthly-Stays-on-Airbnb-Guide-Revised/m-p/2066547#M2...

[John9129]

Thank you, Joan!

[Patricia2526]

Hi @John9129  Agree with @Karen114  

Airbnb will honor all current bookings in your calendar, regardless of the new minimum-night rule.

[John9129]

Thank you, Patricia! Cancellation comes with big penalties, but if the guest agrees to relocate to a different host within AirBnb this should protect everyone right?

[Elisa]

Hi @John9129 😊,

Welcome to the Community Center!

What did you decide to do after our hosts’ advice?

Are you planning to change the minimum stay?

Looking forward to hearing from you!

[John9129]

Hi @Elisa,

I have one property (condo) now on the 31-day minimum stay. Yes, there are some complications and a few pitfalls. However, II have another property that is a short-term-rental. 'm in Las Vegas and there's no way that I'm going to be able to continue as a STR. I believe by the end of the week I will convert the second property to a Mid-Term Rental on the platform.

Thoughts?

Thank you for following up on this.

[Elisa]

Hi @John9129 😊, 

Thank you for your reply.

Why are you unable to continue hosting this property as a short-term rental in Las Vegas?

[John9129]

@Elisa I discovered recently that my property isn't compliant with permitting regulations for a STR in the unincorporated area of Las Vegas. It appears there is a VERY long wait and likely impossible to acquire the permit. 

[Elisa]

Hi @John9129 😊, 

Thank you for letting me know, I wasn’t aware of this.

Do you have a Plan B for this situation?