Pet fees

[Anasazi-Cliffs-Lodging0]

Is charging for bringing pets the norm? How much is too much? I’m charging $25 flat fee. I’ve seen other hosts charging $45 per day but they’re more experienced hosts. Any advice would be appreciated. 

[Joan2709 · Accepted solution]

@Anasazi-Cliffs-Lodging0 

Most Hosts charge $50-$100 per stay. If you check any hotel, most charge $75 per pet/per night. Airbnb has the pet fee set per stay, not per pet or per night. Many Hosts don't find that acceptable, as the guest stay can be much more than a few nights and the per stay pet fee doesn't cover multiple pets or the extra work involved. These Hosts set a pet fee and add to their Listing Description and House Rules what the pet fee will be per pet/night and make arrangements for payment via the resolution center prior to check-in

I highly suggest you add some Pet Rules to your Addl House Rules. Otherwise you will find guests showing up with some pretty unusual "pets". One Host had a guest arrive with a pet chicken and the chicken defecated all over the inside of the listing. Many Hosts restricts pets to adult dogs only (no puppies), require the dog to be house broken, and dog may not be left alone inside the listing. Some allow the dog to be left alone, but in a crate only. Many Hosts do not accept cats due to scratching and spraying issues. Be aware that some guests will NOT book your properties even if thoroughly cleaned due to allergies to pet dander. 

Type Pet Rules in the "search the community" box and you get alot of information on Pet Rules and you can decide what will work for you. Having no Pet Rules though is a bit risky.

[Anasazi-Cliffs-Lodging0]

Thank you for the helpful information. Much appreciated. @Joan2709 

[Elisa]

Hi @Anasazi-Cliffs-Lodging0 😊, 

Thank you for bringing up this topic in the community!

What do you think of Joan's suggestion?

I’m also sharing this conversation about 👉 Service animals & pet fees.

Let us know what you decide to do!

Warm regards🌻,

[Anasazi-Cliffs-Lodging0]

Hi @Elisa 

Thank you for the feedback on pet fees. When I think about pet fees(not including service animals) I try to put myself in other peoples shoes. Some might not mind to pay but other young travelers might have a tight budget -- I've never had anyone complained about the pet fee of $25 flat fee per stay. I'd been wondering if I should just wave it completely, but after Joan's information, I think it will go to 50 per stay specially for the rentals that take the longest to clean. 

 Also, will look into the pet rules. I have in my rules not to let the pooch on furniture and often find hair all over the bed--It's a hairy mess. But then again it's part of the business. I choose to not complain and instead accommodate the guests as much as possible to make them feel they're at home. I should probably take out the don't let the pet on furniture rule and just have the rule of please use the protective blanket to use wherever they want to sit and to please clean after them. LOL

 Kind regards,