Event Space

[Lisa8023]

Is airbnb a good source to list an event space?  Has anyone ever done that?

[Elisa]

Hi @Lisa8023 😊, 

thank you for asking this question here, it's really interesting!

Do you have an event space? How big is it? 😍

I'm tagging a few experienced hosts to see what they think about it: @Hayley185, @Shannon1151, @Tara0, @Till-and-Jutta0, @Lorina14, @Karen4131 and @Frances3408.

Thank you in advance everyone!

Warm regards 🌻,

[Helen3]

As a superhost you will know Airbnb is a platform for short term accommodation not for advertising events spaces @Lisa8023 

why do you think you can use it for event venues ? 

[Tara0]

Hi @Lisa8023 I doubt it's the right platform to advertise an event space, since Airbnb is a platform dedicated to providing overnight accommodation. I guess you might get an occasional enquiry, but you will still have to offer bedrooms - I doubt you can create a listing with zero bedrooms!! 

[Lorina14]

@Lisa8023 

If you had a listing that provided accommodations and a space to have events (ie attached barn, large room, yoga studio) then you may be able to list it on Airbnb. You will have to mindful that Airbnb does have a no party clause (for hosts and their neighbors protection). I can see some coaches or wellness practitioners or anyone who had a weekend class or maybe a seminar class for a small number of guests on a specialized topic could be interested. You will have to check Airbnb Terms and Conditions for more details.  

I do remember going to an event in Florida where the event was held at an Airbnb at a mansion, it held 60-80 seated in their main room  and there were rooms that hosted the guest speakers upstairs. There was a pool, arcade, bowling, patio with sun loungers, movie room and all. It was a nice event for a weekend. The hosts did have to move the furniture out into a truck, set up their rented seats/tables and put all furniture back in the exact configuration after. This would be made clear in a contract with the hosts as some hosts would not like to have their furniture removed for there is a potential for damage. Additionally the host needs to have the guests provide liability insurance. 

If your space is only an event space with no accommodations, then this is not a suitable platform for you. I am sure there are a number of places to list event spaces for rent but I don’t know any off the top of my head.