Deposit to Secure a Booking

[Tricia14]

Hi, we are new to Airbnb and want to know if it's possible to collect a deposit from a guest to secure a booking for a stay several months away. They are unable to pay the full amount now, so we would like to collect 30% now and the remainder closer to the booking. 

Thanks

Trish

[Marit-Anne0]

It is not really an option with airbnb as guests are supposed to pay the full amount up front.  

There are ways to work around the system like letting them book 30% of their stay now and you block the following dates until they are ready to pay the full amount.  It is of course a risk to take and you could be left out of pocket in the end.

[Tricia14]

Thanks Marit, I appreciate your help.