{"id":1061,"date":"2018-07-09T10:00:43","date_gmt":"2018-07-09T10:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/100.24.27.168\/blog\/?p=404"},"modified":"2020-05-01T13:11:12","modified_gmt":"2020-05-01T17:11:12","slug":"booking-an-airbnb-first-time-users","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/furnishr.com\/blog\/booking-an-airbnb-first-time-users\/","title":{"rendered":"A Perfect Guide to Booking an Airbnb for First-time Users"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve never booked an Airbnb before, you probably have quite a few questions about the whole process of paying to sleep in strangers\u2019 apartments. Not to worry, it\u2019s really not that complicated. We\u2019ve composed a detailed guide on booking an Airbnb the right way your first time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><a id=\"airbnb\"><\/a>Research the Area<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most important steps in booking an Airbnb is <a href=\"https:\/\/furnishr.com\/blog\/exploring-new-city-making-home\/?utm_source=blog_booking-an-airbnb-first-time-users\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">researching the area<\/a> it\u2019s located in. You want to make sure that it\u2019s safe and close to your destinations. Some listings will claim to be \u201cnear downtown\u201d but are actually quite a distance from it, proving to be inconvenient especially if you are planning on walking or taking transit. Airbnb will not post the exact address of the property until after you\u2019ve confirmed your booking, but will give quite a specific area so that you know what you\u2019re working with.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-407 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.furnishr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Screenshot-98.png\" alt=\"Booking an Airbnb - Map\" width=\"587\" height=\"348\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>Reserve with Superhosts<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/furnishr.com\/blog\/5-airbnb-tips-to-make-listing-stand-out\/?utm_source=blog_booking-an-airbnb-first-time-users\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Airbnb superhosts<\/a> are hosts who have gone above and beyond expectations and are certified by Airbnb themselves. To become a superhost, they must meet these requirements:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have at least a 90% response rate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Host at least 10 trips<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Receive a 5-star rating at least 80% of the time<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete each confirmed reservation without canceling<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These hosts are truly reliable and have gleaming reviews from other guests. You can\u2019t go wrong booking an Airbnb with them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-408 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.furnishr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Screenshot-100.png\" alt=\"Booking an Airbnb - Superhost\" width=\"637\" height=\"420\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>Save Money with \u201cSpecial Offers\u201d<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Something that many don\u2019t know when booking an Airbnb listing is that you can sometimes get special discounts off of the advertised price. You can try this out by clicking \u201cContact Host\u201d instead of \u201cBook\u201d and messaging them to see if they\u2019re open to offering you a discount. Make sure to introduce yourself and have a friendly conversation first before asking them to knock off a few percent off their price. If the host agrees, they will be able to send you a special offer that\u2019s not seen on the website. You should use this method to its full advantage if you are planning an extended stay, or are booking last minute, as hosts try to fill any vacant dates.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_409\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-409\" style=\"width: 469px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-409 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.furnishr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/67643c2d61847f8167cd18ddcfdd2df5a9547d62.png\" alt=\"Booking an Airbnb - Special Offer\" width=\"469\" height=\"521\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-409\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: https:\/\/airhostsforum.com\/t\/airbnb-sending-special-discounts-to-be-applied-in-specific-listings\/9708<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><b>Make Note of the Cancellation Policies<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airbnb has three different categories of cancellation policies:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexible<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strict<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each host has the option of choosing any one, and it will be displayed on the listing. Pay attention to this so that you aren\u2019t surprised by any cancelation fees should you change your mind. This is extremely important, especially if you are booking your stay well in advance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-410 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.furnishr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Screenshot-101-e1559230103502.png\" alt=\"Booking an Airbnb - Cancellation\" width=\"491\" height=\"451\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These tips will make your first experience with Airbnb a pleasant and impressionable one. Just remember to do your research and keep an open mind. Happy travels!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve never booked an Airbnb before, you probably have quite a few questions about the whole process of paying to sleep in strangers\u2019 apartments. Not to worry, it\u2019s really not that complicated. 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