{"id":8352,"date":"2019-12-20T12:00:15","date_gmt":"2019-12-20T04:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/?p=8352"},"modified":"2021-07-19T11:14:16","modified_gmt":"2021-07-19T03:14:16","slug":"a-beginners-comprehensive-guide-to-airbnb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/2019\/12\/20\/a-beginners-comprehensive-guide-to-airbnb\/","title":{"rendered":"A Beginner&#8217;s Comprehensive Guide to Airbnb"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While hotels are usually the first option when it comes to accommodation, <\/span><b>Airbnb<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0has become a popular alternative in recent years as it not only allows guests to choose accommodations that work for them but\u00a0is also convenient with only one-tap booking away.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8355\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/AirBnB-Top.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/AirBnB-Top.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/AirBnB-Top-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/AirBnB-Top-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/AirBnB-Top-290x290.jpg 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Airbnb first launched in 2008 and has since then become a venue for hosts to list their spaces and for travelers to book eccentric accommodations around the world. This also allows Airbnb hosts to share their interests with travelers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"390\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8356\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/Airbnb-web.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/Airbnb-web.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/Airbnb-web-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/Airbnb-web-768x374.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">The Airbnb website<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As safety is Airbnb\u2019s\u00a0top\u00a0concern, they make sure to verify all personal profiles and listings that are posted on the platform. They also have a smart messaging system where hosts and guests can communicate effectively and with certainty. Airbnb also manages a trusted platform for payments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Here\u2019s how it works<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">First, guests must have access to the Airbnb <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/\">website<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0or the <strong>mobile application<\/strong>, which can be downloaded from the Play Store (Android) and the App Store (iOS).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Next, create your <strong>account<\/strong>. Signing up is free on Airbnb and will allow you to bookmark the accommodations that you are eyeing to stay at. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Do take note that before you can reserve or book a space, it is essential that your profile is complete with the following information:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Full name<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Email address<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Confirmed phone number<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Introductory message<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Agreement to house rules<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Payment information<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As Airbnb values the privacy of its guests, hosts will not be able to see the guest\u2019s real email address even after booking accommodation. Instead, a temporary email address will be issued that will forward their messages to the guest.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8357\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/Airbnb.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/Airbnb.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/Airbnb-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/Airbnb-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">The Airbnb application<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Now that you\u2019ve successfully signed up for Airbnb, you can now bookmark, reserve, and book your desired stays and adventures!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><b>Stays<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Airbnb is most known for being a platform to look for and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/s\/homes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">book accommodations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> because it\u2019s both easy, efficient and allows travelers to look for a good place to stay while still staying within their allotted travel budget.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8353\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/NarraHill.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/NarraHill.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/NarraHill-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/NarraHill-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">\u00a0The Narra Hill AirBnB in Tagaytay promises an amazing stay while being at one with nature<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Accommodations available on Airbnb are managed by <\/span><b>Hosts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, these hosts are individuals who open their apartments, homes, inns and other home types for travelers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Almost anyone can host a stay, however, hosts are required to keep up with Airbnb&#8217;s hosting and hospitality requirements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When looking for accommodation, we recommend that you search for one managed by a <\/span><b>Superhost<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A Superhost is a host who has passed the\u00a0Airbnb <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/help\/article\/829\/how-do-i-become-a-superhost\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">standards of hosting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Superhosts are experienced hosts who are in good standing and have performed well in the course of 12 months. It\u2019s recommended to stay with a superhost as they have serviced their guests well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BztNnIunkH9\/<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hosts and current superhosts are assessed on a quarterly basis so that they can either become a superhost or maintain their standing as one.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To know which accommodations are managed by a superhost, simply look for the <strong>superhost badge<\/strong> on their profiles to identify them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you have already chosen accommodation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, simply key-in your destination and select accommodation from the variety of listings available on Airbnb. It\u2019s recommended that, aside from the dates that you\u2019ll be booking, you also key-in the number of guests to get the most accurate pricing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Should you have more questions about the space that you want to book, the hosts will be more than happy to answer your questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B5yyPXiHetL\/<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Note that there are <strong>three types of<\/strong> preferred booking types that you\u2019ll encounter on Airbnb. This is the host\u2019s way of confirming your reservation.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Instant Book<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> where you\u2019ll be able to book the accommodation right away.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Request to Book<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> where hosts will approve of your reservation before they are made final. Your payment details are needed to submit a reservation request. The hosts will have 24 hours to accept the request and once they do, your reservation is automatically confirmed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Pre-approvals and Special Offers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> allow the host to invite the guest to make a reservation. Pre-approvals are invitations to finish the booking for your desired date and number of people on your message. Special Offers gives the host an opportunity to provide the guest with special pricing, dates and other details before booking.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><b>Airbnb Plus<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/plus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Airbnb Plus<\/a> showcases a selection of homes of the highest quality with hosts known for great reviews and exemplary attention to detail.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Homes included in Airbnb Plus are verified through in-person inspections and are thoughtfully designed, well-equipped, and well-maintained. All hosts are highly-rated and ensure that their guests are at home at their chosen accommodation.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/airbnb\/videos\/10156265469487458\/<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Guests who check-in with Airbnb Plus will not only have a well-maintained and fully-equipped accommodation but also have effortless check-ins and the full attention of the\u00a0Airbnb Plus\u00a0customer support team.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">To know which stays are under AirBnB Plus, simply look for the purple <strong>&#8220;PLUS&#8221;<\/strong> badge on the listings.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"335\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8358\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/AirbnbPlus.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/AirbnbPlus.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/AirbnbPlus-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/AirbnbPlus-768x322.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Keep an eye out for the purple &#8220;PLUS&#8221; badge<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><b>Adventures<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/s\/adventures\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Airbnb adventures<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> allow tourists to ditch the tourist trail, go off the beaten path, and experience unique adventures around the world. These are group trips that can range from two to 10 days and come complete with lodging, meals, and activities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Adventures are hosted by experts who are deeply tied to the local community. These experts curate journeys that will surely fit the type of adventurer you are\u2014whether you\u2019re a trekker, a foodie, or an animal lover.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/airbnb\/videos\/475034663243840\/<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Adventures are required to meet <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/help\/article\/1451\/what-are-the-quality-standards-for-airbnb-experiences\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">standards<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> before being offered to guests. As such, hosts of these adventures are often certified and have licenses to the adventures they wish to host. Airbnb checks the certifications and licenses of each activity and the host before making it available on listings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">All adventures with Airbnb are pre-planned and all you have to do is book your desired adventure and be there to experience it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><b>Experiences<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Similar to adventures, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/s\/experiences\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Airbnb experiences<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are led by locals who take their guests on extraordinary trips that go beyond the usual tours. Experiences allow the guests to immerse themselves in the culture of the host\u2019s very unique world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Contrary to adventures, you can book individual experiences without having to go on a long adventure. These experiences include arts and culture, food, nature, and wellness among others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/airbnb\/videos\/1400711680052816\/<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Before you book an experience, it\u2019s recommended to review Airbnb\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/help\/article\/1583\/what-requirements-do-i-need-to-be-aware-of-before-booking-an-experience\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">guest requirements<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and other requirements that the host asks for. Also, take\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">note that you can book adventures and experiences without booking a stay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b><\/b><b><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><b>Payment<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Once you\u2019ve chosen your desired activity, all that\u2019s left is to book and pay for it. Airbnb offers a variety of payment options for their guests.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Do note that, for Stays, Airbnb has two service fee structures: a shared host and guest fee and a host-only fee. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The shared host and guest fee is the standard structure for individual home hosts, while the host-only fee is for hotels and other hospitality-businesses to have more control over the final price paid by guests.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For payment options, Airbnb accepts major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Discover, JCB), pre-paid credit cards, and debit cards.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For certain countries, you may also choose to pay via Google Pay (for Android in the US), Apple Pay, and Paypal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><b>Cancellations\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On Airbnb, it\u2019s very important to take note of the cancellation policies of your preferred activity as the hosts are the ones who set the cancellation policies. Hosts choose from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/home\/cancellation_policies\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">three different structures<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to protect them and their guests.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cancellation policies can be found at the bottom of the listing page and can also be viewed before you make your booking.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"346\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8359\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/Airbnb-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/Airbnb-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/Airbnb-1-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/Airbnb-1-768x332.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Once all that is said and done, all you have to do is show up for your stay, adventure or experience and have the time of your life!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Still unsure of how it works? Fret not, Airbnb offers 24\/7 support to assist you with any concerns you may have &#8211; including assistance, refunds, and reimbursements among others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em>For more information, you may refer to AirBnB&#8217;s official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/\">website<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/airbnb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook page<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Airbnb FAQs<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Airbnb, in recent years, has become a popular choice for accommodations. 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