Asking for a deposit after approved booking

Filipe44
Level 2
Zürich, Switzerland

Asking for a deposit after approved booking

Dear all,

For the first time, I put my entire flat on Airbnb during my big holidays abroad. In 3 days I got two bookings! However, I didn't think about a deposit when I prepared the listing.

I realise now it makes sence to have a deposit, since the flat is newly furnished and fully equiped with very nice stuff. Moreover, the bookings were made by big groups, including one of teenagers. Now, I am wondering that forgetting a deposit was really bad luck.

Anyone has experience from a situation like this? What can I do? I was thinking to directly ask a deposit to the guest (but aparently that's not alllowed by Airbnb). Any suggestions?

Thank you all! Good bookings!

Best,

Filipe

1 Reply 1
David126
Level 10
Como, CO

Very arguable if the deposit is actually worth anything however that is something you can apply for future bookings, not ones made, the deal is done.

David