Property Risk and Guest Safety

Safety and property risk keeping you up at night as a short-term rental host? That’s completely understandable. You have a lot on the line, and we’ve got you covered in more ways than one: Airbnb safety checklists, advice on guest safety, details on the nation’s most comprehensive STR policy, insights from the top Airbnb insurance experts, and more.

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A backyard pool with a diving board and a slide.

July 3rd, 2025

Pool Safety Standards Every Vacation Rental Host Should Know

Airbnb Services Chef Pours Wine for Guests on Bachelorette Trip

May 30th, 2025

Airbnb Services and Insurance: What Hosts Should Know About Increased Liability and Property Risks

a house on the water with a kayak as an amenity, highlighting the risks of lakefront airbnb properties

May 29th, 2025

Waterfront Vacation Rental Safety Concerns Every Host Should Know

Two young boys with fishing poles walk towards the ocean water. Airbnb home in the distance.

May 2nd, 2025

How to Prep Your Short-Term Rental for Peak Summer Season

Illustrated interior of cozy Airbnb Cottage with bright colors and natural light

March 20th, 2025

How to Prepare Your Home for the Short-Term Rental Market: A Complete Guide

a man exhibits signs of legionnaires disease from a short-term rental hot tub, one cost of avoiding to effectively prevent legionnaires' disease in Airbnb hot tubs

February 28th, 2025

6 Ways to Prevent Legionnaires’ Disease in Short-Term Rental Hot Tubs | Safety Guide

a wintery scene shows a house full of guests, safe and warm with abundant, warm lighting and a Christmas tree -- all thanks to hosts knowing how to prepare your short-term rental for winter.

January 2nd, 2025

Achieve Cold-Season Success: Prep Your Short-Term Rental for Winter

A illustration of a person peering out of the window hiding behind the blinds.

April 4th, 2024

When Guests Refuse to Leave: How to Prevent an Airbnb Squatter at Your Vacation Rental

Illustration outside of an Airbnb with a person on a bicycle, a neighbor with a dog, and Vrbo Guests

December 13th, 2023

Vacation Rental Liability: What Every Owner Needs To Know

Airbnb outdoor hot tub

December 4th, 2023

Offering a Hot Tub or Sauna at Your Airbnb? Consider This.

A dog lays on a doormat with a leash in their mouth.

October 26th, 2023

Should I Allow Pets at My Short-Term Rental?

Family entering an Airbnb home

August 22nd, 2023

What Every Host Needs at the Top of Their Short-Term Rental Checklist