Should I Allow Pets in my Airbnb Listing?
Should I make my listing pet friendly to get more bookings? You are watching gaps open on your calendar and wondering if saying yes to pets will fill them. It feels tempting, because pet owners book more often and stay longer in many markets, but welcoming pets is not just a checkbox you flip. It changes cleaning, screening, guest expectations, wear and tear, and liability. Let’s cut through the noise and get practical. Below we explain the tradeoffs, how to set up a pet policy that protects your property and your sanity, pricing tactics that actually work, and the operational systems you need before you say yes. Read this, run the mini audit, and decide with confidence. Why hosts consider allowing pets, and when it truly pays Pet-friendly listings attract a larger pool of travelers, especially repeat guests and people moving cross-country. In many cities a solid portion of demand comes from travelers who will only book pet-friendly places. That can mean higher occupancy and m...
