What happens if Airbnb host declines refund?

Start a request within 24 hours If they accept your request, your refund will be sent to the payment method you used when you booked the reservation. If your Host declines or doesn't respond, you can ask Airbnb to step in to help.



If an Airbnb host declines a refund request, your next step depends on the Cancellation Policy you agreed to at the time of booking (e.g., Flexible, Moderate, or Firm). If you are cancelling for a personal reason that doesn't fall under the policy's "full refund" window, the host has the legal right to keep the funds. However, if you are seeking a refund due to a major issue (like the listing being inaccurate, unsafe, or dirty), you should immediately document the problem with photos and message the host through the Airbnb app to create a paper trail. If the host still refuses, you must escalate the case to the Airbnb Resolution Center within 24 hours of discovering the issue. Airbnb’s "AirCover" protection may intervene and provide a refund or rebooking if they determine the host has violated the "Guest Rebooking and Refund Policy." If the dispute is purely a change of heart on your part, and the host denies the request, you are unlikely to get your money back unless you have independent travel insurance.

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If they accept your request, your refund will be sent to the payment method you used when you booked the reservation. If your Host declines or doesn't respond, you can ask Airbnb to step in to help. Gather evidence: If possible, take photos or videos to document issues like a missing or broken amenity.

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There are no penalties for declining, but if you're a Host, there are a few issues to consider when responding to a trip change request from a guest.

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Your Host may request reimbursement If you pay the full amount, the request will be closed. If you pay a partial amount, decline the request, or ignore the request, your Host may involve Airbnb or our insurer as a next step.

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If your reservation request is declined by the host or expires (hosts have 24 hours to respond), no charge is made for the reservation and you're free to book another place to stay.

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Before we get into exactly how to decline bookings, let's review some of the most common reasons why Airbnb hosts decline bookings: Scheduling conflicts. Sometimes hosts forget to update their calendars. They may have to then decline dates for which their properties should have been marked off as unavailable on Airbnb.

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Need to request a refund before or after a trip or Experience? First, discuss the amount with your Host in the message thread, and if they agree, go to the Resolution Center to request money. If they don't agree to the amount within 72 hours, reach out to us for help mediating.

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If the host cancels the booking shortly before your stay or does not give you access to the lodging, you can expect an Airbnb refund. If, at the start of the booking, the property is not generally clean and sanitary, contains safety or health hazards, or has vermin or undisclosed pets.

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The cities mentioned — which also included San Antonio, Nashville, Denver, New Orleans, Seattle and Orlando — all saw revenues drop at least 34.8% from May 2022 to May 2023, according to Gerli's calculations. The city with the biggest decline was Sevierville, Tennessee, which suffered a drop of 47.6%.

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One of the greatest risks is that guests will sue you because they're injured, they become ill or their property is damaged in your home. Despite taking every precaution to make your home safe, you can't predict everything. And even if a lawsuit is baseless, defending yourself can be expensive and time-consuming.

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It can happen to the best of Hosts: The wifi is a no-show, or the hot tub isn't hot. If something gets in the way of your guest's good time, you can send them a full or partial refund before, during, or after their stay.

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Airbnb listings are about the person, not the property. That means if you buy someone's Airbnb, you have to start over on Airbnb. You will have no reviews - and if you're selling, you will need to cancel all reservations after the close date. Sounds harsh?

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AirCover for guests provides support for serious issues with your booking (e.g. Host cancellation within 30 days of check-in) or during your stay (e.g. the heat going out in winter, the listing has fewer bedrooms than listed, it's a different type of home—a private room instead of an entire home, a major advertised ...

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So, you can try escalating your issue:
  1. Try special numbers that don't just wind you up in a queue, including (415) 800-5959, their main number; or 1 (855) 635-7754. ...
  2. The company does offer their primary executive contacts too, if the other options don't fix the problem:


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Declining an inquiry signals to the guest that their needs aren't a good fit for your space and encourages them to request another listing.

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You must notify Airbnb as well as the Responsible Guest about your complaint and attempt to resolve the loss or damage with the Responsible Guest within fourteen (14) days of the Responsible Guest's check-out date. You may fulfill this obligation by submitting a claim via the Airbnb Resolution Center.

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Reasons Why Airbnb Host Listing Gets Suspended or Paused Take note, grounds for suspension includes: Maintaining low overall ratings. Slow response time. A few accepted reservations or too many cancellations.

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While it's rare, sometimes a Host may need to cancel a reservation. We understand this can impact your plans in a big way. Rest assured that every booking made on Airbnb comes with AirCover for guests, support for guests who experience issues with their booking, including Host cancellations within 30 days of check-in.

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