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Hi we have read about Airbnb's in popular cities who cancel on guests at the last minute once they reach their 90 day limit. Is there any way of checking how many days a host has remaining on their listing?
Thanks!
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This is a bad one, sorry to hear that some hosts may be doing this!
As a guest, you won't be able to see how many nights of the year have been booked at a listing (only the host can see this on their own account). It wouldn't help to look at the listing's public calendar either, because from the guest view you can't see whether nights were booked or blocked (and a host who is properly managing a regulatory booking limit, will specifically block nights to stay within the limit). In addition, you will also have a hard time keeping up with which city and area has which limit on nights (if any), and which hosts may be exempt from certain restrictions.
If it's any consolation, the integrity of the system very much depends on hosts not canceling guest bookings at random (Airbnb says it undermines "confidence in our community"). As a result, cancelation is a very unattractive option for a host, both in terms of penalties (fees & blocked dates) and ranking position. Here is the policy:
Host Cancellation Policy - Airbnb Help Center
It's probably easiest to trust the system and hope for the best! If you're particularly concerned about a specific booking that you don't want to lose, you could also message the host and let them know your concern. Hope it helps!
This is a bad one, sorry to hear that some hosts may be doing this!
As a guest, you won't be able to see how many nights of the year have been booked at a listing (only the host can see this on their own account). It wouldn't help to look at the listing's public calendar either, because from the guest view you can't see whether nights were booked or blocked (and a host who is properly managing a regulatory booking limit, will specifically block nights to stay within the limit). In addition, you will also have a hard time keeping up with which city and area has which limit on nights (if any), and which hosts may be exempt from certain restrictions.
If it's any consolation, the integrity of the system very much depends on hosts not canceling guest bookings at random (Airbnb says it undermines "confidence in our community"). As a result, cancelation is a very unattractive option for a host, both in terms of penalties (fees & blocked dates) and ranking position. Here is the policy:
Host Cancellation Policy - Airbnb Help Center
It's probably easiest to trust the system and hope for the best! If you're particularly concerned about a specific booking that you don't want to lose, you could also message the host and let them know your concern. Hope it helps!
If a host was to do this they would face heavy cancellations penalties including paying for alternative accommodation.
Which source told you hosts in cities with 90 day limits are doing this @Caterina-Albanese0 ?
In London (one of few locations with 90 day limits ) you can't book with a host who has passed the 90 day limit
Hi @Caterina-Albanese0 😊,
Thank you for asking in the community to confirm what you've heard about Airbnb.
Our hosts shared very valid points in response to your question. Did you get a chance to review their answers?
In particular Shelley shared an official link from our Airbnb Help Center.
Let us know if you found the answer you were looking for!
Warm regards 🌻,
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Yes thanks to everyone for their responses.