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100 Words Every Airbnb Host Should Know

January 31, 2026

100 Words Every Airbnb Host Should Know

No. Term Definition
1. Access code Numeric entry code for guests.
2. Accessible Usable by people with disabilities.
3. Add-on fee Extra charge beyond base rate.
4. After-hours Outside normal business hours.
5. Air conditioning System that cools indoor air.
6. Allergen Substance that triggers allergies.
7. Amenities Features that improve guest comfort.
8. Arrival time When the guest plans to arrive.
9. Auto-reply Automatic message response.
10. Availability Dates the listing can be booked.
11. Back-to-back booking Consecutive reservations with no gap.
12. Backup key Spare key for emergencies.
13. Bed linens Sheets and pillowcases for beds.
14. Blackout curtains Curtains that block most light.
15. Booking request Guest asks to reserve dates.
16. Breakage Damage to items during stay.
17. Buffer day Day left open between bookings.
18. Cancelled reservation Booking ended before check-in.
19. Capacity Maximum number of guests allowed.
20. Check-in Guest arrival and entry process.
21. Check-out Guest departure and exit process.
22. Cleaning checklist Step-by-step cleaning tasks list.
23. Cleaning fee Charge for cleaning after stay.
24. Co-host Person who helps manage listing.
25. Confirmation Proof the booking is accepted.
26. Contactless entry Entry without in-person handoff.
27. Courtesy message Polite note to guests.
28. Damage deposit Refundable amount for potential damage.
29. Deep clean Thorough cleaning beyond routine.
30. Default rules Standard house rules applied.
31. Departure instructions Steps guests follow when leaving.
32. Digital guidebook Online local and house information.
33. Direct booking Reservation made without platform.
34. Disinfection Killing germs on surfaces.
35. Do not disturb Request for privacy and quiet.
36. Door code Code used to unlock door.
37. Early check-in Arrival before standard check-in.
38. Emergency contact Person to call in emergencies.
39. Emergency kit Supplies for urgent situations.
40. Energy efficient Uses less power for same output.
41. Entry instructions How to access the property.
42. Escalation Raising an issue for resolution.
43. Estimated arrival Approximate time guest will arrive.
44. Exterior cameras Outdoor security cameras, disclosed.
45. Extra guest fee Charge per guest above base.
46. Fast Wi‑Fi High-speed internet connection.
47. Feedback Guest comments about the stay.
48. Fire exit Route to leave during fire.
49. Fire extinguisher Device to put out small fires.
50. First aid kit Basic medical supplies.
51. Flexible cancellation Lenient cancellation terms.
52. Floor plan Layout of rooms and spaces.
53. Fully booked No available dates left.
54. Guest count Number of people staying.
55. Guest screening Reviewing guests before accepting.
56. Guest support Help provided to guests.
57. House manual Instructions for using the home.
58. House rules Standards guests must follow.
59. ID verification Confirming guest identity.
60. Incident report Written record of a problem.
61. Instant Book Booking without host approval.
62. Inventory List of items in property.
63. Key handoff Giving keys to the guest.
64. Key safe Lockbox for storing keys.
65. Late check-out Departure after standard time.
66. Laundry Washing and drying linens.
67. Lead time Time between booking and arrival.
68. Listing description Text describing the property.
69. Local regulations Rules set by local authorities.
70. Lockbox Secure box holding keys.
71. Long-term stay Extended reservation, usually 28+ days.
72. Maintenance Upkeep and repair tasks.
73. Message thread Conversation history with a guest.
74. Minimum stay Fewest nights allowed per booking.
75. No-show Guest does not arrive.
76. Noise complaint Report of excessive sound.
77. Occupancy How many guests are staying.
78. Off-season Lower-demand travel period.
79. Onboarding Setup process for hosting.
80. Open dates Unbooked available calendar days.
81. Parking instructions Where and how to park.
82. Payment payout Money sent to the host.
83. Peak season High-demand travel period.
84. Pet policy Rules about animals in property.
85. Photo ID Government-issued identity document.
86. Pre-approval Host indicates willingness to accept.
87. Price per night Nightly rate charged to guest.
88. Quiet hours Times when noise must be low.
89. Refund Money returned to the guest.
90. Remote lock Smart lock controlled from afar.
91. Reservation Confirmed booking for specific dates.
92. Review Public rating and comments.
93. Safety disclosure Required safety-related information.
94. Security deposit Amount held against potential damage.
95. Self check-in Guest enters without host present.
96. Service animal Trained animal assisting a person.
97. Short-term rental Temporary lodging for travelers.
98. Smoke alarm Device that detects smoke.
99. Special offer Custom price proposal to guest.
100. Stay extension Adding nights to a reservation.

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