What are the photo rules for Airbnb?

Upload the right resolution: Use photos that are at least 1024px x 683px. When in doubt, a bigger photo is better. Show off unique amenities: Guests love to stay in spaces with character, so call attention to details like a fireplace, artwork, or backyard barbeque.



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To confirm the accuracy of photos advertised to guests, hosts need to take new photos of their space as it is today that match what's listed on Airbnb. You'll need to visit your listing in-person and use the Airbnb app to take and send these new photos to the verification review team.

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Professional photos can help any STR look like a luxury home, no matter the price, size, or amenities. If you want potential renters to think, “wow, the home looks so nice, and the price is lower than I expect for a place like this,” then professional photography for your Airbnb or VRBO rental is absolutely necessary.

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Upload the right resolution: Use photos that are at least 1024px x 683px. When in doubt, a bigger photo is better. Show off unique amenities: Guests love to stay in spaces with character, so call attention to details like a fireplace, artwork, or backyard barbeque.

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The best way to do this is to show your best photos first, but also to show all the different aspects of your space early on. So instead of showing five photos of your living room first, show the best photo of every space in your house as well as the best photo of your outside area and neighborhood.

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Your full name and profile photo will be shared with the Host after your booking is confirmed.

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Verifying the identity of guests and Hosts helps us to: Scan for fraudulent behavior. Do background checks where permitted under applicable laws. Understand if a malicious actor has taken control of an account.

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Does Airbnb allow cameras? Yes, but only in common areas like living rooms and decks. The cameras must be out in the open, too, since hidden cameras aren't allowed.

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Are Airbnb guests screened? Airbnb takes some steps to screen guests. It will always verify their ID and check for terrorist threats. If bookings are made in the US, they will be subject to additional checks for criminal records.

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The easiest, most low-tech way to find a camera is to perform the kind of search Calwell's friend did: Turn off all the lights, sweep a flashlight around the room, and look for reflections that might indicate a lens. Go slowly, since a glint from a lens can be pinpoint-small.

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Check out this five-step guide.
  1. Step 1: Communicate early and often. Welcoming guests begins before they even come through the door. ...
  2. Step 2: Make check-in easy. ...
  3. Step 3: Keep things clean and tidy. ...
  4. Step 4: Anticipate guest needs. ...
  5. Step 5: Give and get reviews.


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These Were Airbnb's Most Popular Rentals in 2021
  • Maison Lafleur.
  • Mariner Boathouse.
  • Villa Amalfi.
  • The Woodlands House.
  • The Kingdom A-frame.
  • Crow's Nest.
  • Raven Rock Treehouse.
  • Zion EcoCabin.


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15 of the Best Airbnb Markets Predicted for 2023
  • Charleston, South Carolina. ...
  • The Poconos, Pennsylvania (Great for a Romantic Getaway) ...
  • Slidell, Louisiana. ...
  • Chattanooga, Tennessee (one of the most popular US cities for vacation rentals) ...
  • Savannah, Georgia (Walking distance from historical sites) ...
  • Maui, Hawaii.


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The Host may ask for ID upon check-in, if done in person and if the requirement is in the Host's house rules at the time of booking or is required under applicable laws. Some regions have laws that require guests to register with local authorities.

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Sharing passport details with an Airbnb host can be risky, especially if the host is not legitimate. If the host is a fraudster or scammer, they could use your passport details to commit identity theft.

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Airbnb extra guest fee:
If guests plan on having additional visitors during their stay, additional fees could be levied, or certain rules may apply to accommodate the extra guests.

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