Airbnb doesn’t have any rules that forbid pets on Airbnb properties. But still, there are only a few Airbnb properties that are labeled as pet-friendly. But why is that? Because often, Airbnb investors fail to understand the fact that many of their guests would like to bring their pets with them.
However, if you can turn your Airbnb property into a pet-friendly house, you’ll have an advantage over other Airbnb properties. Besides, as you’ll be fulfilling your guests’ requirements, the demand for your Airbnb house will be high.
Should You Really Consider Making Your Airbnb Pet-Friendly?
· Increased Rates
When you allow pets in your Airbnb property, you can charge more from the pet owners. But you should never consider this unethical because when you allow pets in your Airbnb, you’ll have to clean after the guests leave your Airbnb. Besides, there is possibility of property damage. So, why shouldn’t you charge more?
Moreover, most pet owners will be willing to pay a few extra dollars every night as long as you meet their demands.
· Beating the Competition
As I mentioned above, pet-friendly Airbnbs are rare on the market. And when your Airbnb is pet-friendly, you can attract more guests to your house and stand out from other Airbnbs.
· Positive Reviews
When you make your Airbnb pet-friendly for pet-owning guests, they will give you positive reviews, which will help you get more guests in the future.
3 Ways to Make Airbnb House Pet-Friendly
1. Set Pet Rules
Before setting the pet rules, you’ll have to ensure that the rental house is suitable for pets. After that, you’ll have to impose some pet rules. For example, you can set rules such as vaccination proof, breed types, potty trained, weight limits, age, etc.
2. Prepare Your Rental Space
After setting the pet rules, you’ll have to prepare the rental space. However, you won’t have to arrange all the pet stuff by yourself because pet owners usually bring necessary stuff with them.
You can include essential or basic pet items such as a litter box, cleaning supplies, food and water bowls, etc.
So, can I charge for all these?
Yes, you can charge for all these with the Airbnb rent. However, make sure that you don’t charge unreasonably. Otherwise, you’ll have a hard time finding guests for your Airbnb property. Also, while buying the pet stuff, ensure that you don’t shell too much on these products.
3. Update the Airbnb Listing
After making all these changes, you’ll have to inform the guests about this. If your Airbnb house isn’t listed as pet-friendly, you’ll have to update the listing.
How to Enable Pet-Friendly Label on Airbnb?
To enable the pet-friendly label on Airbnb, go to “Your Listings” and click on Manage Listing. After that, go to the “Booking Settings” button and choose “House Rules.” Now, click on the edit, change the personalized rules and save changes. For more details, you can visit the Airbnb Community Center.
