Allowing party

[Max2943]

I received an inquiry from a 63-year-old guest who wants to book our property for 3 nights. He and 5 friends would be staying, but they also want to host a Saturday night party for about 30 additional people. He mentioned the group will be his childhood friends and peers, so the crowd will mostly be older.

Our home is a 3-level property with bedrooms and bathrooms on each level, the main living space on the 2nd floor, and a rooftop patio.

Would you consider this type of booking okay to accept, or is it too much of a risk given Airbnb’s policies and liability?

[Kitty-and-Creek0]

@Max2943 

I totally would not allow this to happen in my home. What about your policies and your liability? Trash, damages, parking, noise, injuries/falls, utility use, being a good neighbor? 

We older folks are still pretty wild, and 35 of us? Reliving our childhoods? Oh, my!! 

Do let us know what you decide!

[Joan2709]

@Max2943 

A big NOPE....

You are risking all kinds of damage and a listing suspension by Airbnb by allowing a "party"

Party Ban

https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/3345

[Max2943]

Thanks, I appreciate the clarity. I’m new to hosting and coming up on my first year as a host. This was my first inquiry regarding a party, and while I knew there was a policy against them, I just couldn’t find it.

[Alex]

Hi @Max2943, 

Thank you for sharing this situation with the Community. Here, you’ll be able to get more clarity. What was your final decision, did you accept the booking in the end or did you consider Joan’s advice? Let us know what you decided!

Best, 

Alex

[Oksana127]

6 guests? Easy.

30 extra ‘childhood friends’? That’s a senior Woodstock waiting to happen. 

Rooftop disco with orthopedic shoes, living room conga line… Airbnb might call it a ‘liability situation.’

Love the energy, but maybe keep the nostalgia alive without turning your house into a party arena.