Airbnb began in 2008 when 2 designers who had space to share hosted 3 travelers looking for a place to stay. Now, millions of hosts and guests have created free Airbnb accounts to enjoy each other's unique view of the world.

Awaiting payment means that a host has accepted a guest's reservation request, but the guest's payment hasn’t gone through yet. In most cases, this means the guest needs to update information related to their payment method.

What it means if a host pre-approves you How-to • Guest A pre-approval is a way for a host to let you know if their listing is available for the dates you’ve inquired about and that they’re inviting you to book .

About Airbnb. Our community policies. Hosting stays. What's required to be a Superhost. How-to • Host. What's required to be a Superhost. Our top-performing hosts are called Superhosts. In addition to perks like added visibility and access to exclusive rewards, their listings and profile feature a unique badge that lets others know about ...

To help Airbnb run smoothly and to cover the cost of services like 24/7 customer support, we charge a service fee when a booking is confirmed. There are 2 different fee structures for stays: a split fee and a host-only fee.

What an adjustment on your earnings means How-to • Host An adjustment is an amount of money a Host owes as a result of a cancellation, reservation change, or violation of our Guest Refund Policy .

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Keep in mind that some listings may be non-refundable, or only partially refundable, after certain dates and times. In these cases, you won’t be able to cancel your reservation for free, unless the cancellation is covered by Airbnb’s Major Disruptive Events Policy.

What it means if a host pre-approves you If a host pre-approves you, you can automatically book your reservation for the dates you’ve inquired about without waiting for another response from them. How-to • Host

Learn about what it means when you see a Verified listing badge on a listing's map