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Simple, Transparent Pricing

Lower fees than traditional platforms. No hidden charges.

FOR GUESTS

6-8%

Service fee per booking

Secure payment processing
24/7 customer support
$1M booking protection
Verified properties only
Professional-grade WiFi guaranteed

Compare: Other platforms charge 12-18% guest fees

FOR HOSTS

3-5%

Service fee per booking

Instant payment processing
$1M owner protection
Priority listing placement
Verified guest screening
Marketing & optimization tools

Compare: Other platforms charge 15-20% owner fees

Corporate Pricing

Volume discounts and custom pricing for companies with ongoing housing needs

5-10
bookings/month
5% discount
10-25
bookings/month
10% discount
25+
bookings/month
Custom pricing

Additional Information

Payment Schedule

Guests pay the first month upfront at booking. For stays longer than one month, subsequent months are charged 5 days before the start of each period.

Security Deposit

Security deposits are set by individual hosts (typically $635-$1270). Deposits are held securely and released 5 days after checkout if no damages are reported.

Cancellation Fees

Cancellation policies vary by property. Standard policy: Free cancellation 30+ days before check-in, 50% refund 14-29 days before, no refund within 14 days.