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What is the difference between a host and a Superhost on Airbnb?

A Superhost is someone who goes above and beyond in their hosting duties and is a shining example of how a Host should be. You can easily identify one from the badge that appears on their listing and profile.



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Not everyone is a Superhost. As a traveler, booking an Airbnb with a Superhost label means the owner of your property has met a series of requirements set by Airbnb. These distinguish hosts who are responsive and have high ratings, frequent reservations and few cancellations.

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Airbnb superhost benefits The potential benefits of becoming a Superhost are: Earn extra money—Superhosts may earn more money by preferential positioning in Airbnb's search results pages. Attract more guests—Airbnb may feature you in their newsletter, plus the Superhost badge may attract more clicks.

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Booking with a Superhost also doesn't mean you'll necessarily be staying with them—you may have the place to yourself. Being a Superhost simply means providing outstanding hospitality.

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Access exclusive rewards Superhosts earn a $100 Airbnb coupon every year that they keep their status. And when they refer a new Host to sign up, Superhosts get an extra 20% on top of the usual referral bonus.

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Each time you maintain status as a Superhost for an entire year you'll receive a $100 Airbnb coupon. Promoted to guests. Airbnb will feature your property in promotional emails. Dedicated search filter.

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In an entire house, the host will not stay with you. If the Airbnb is a private room, the host will stay in the same home while the guest is there, but the guest will have their own room. In a shared room the host will stay in the same room as the guest.

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They can stay in a coveted space: If your listing is often booked on the days you make available on your calendar, but it's available for the dates a traveler wants to stay, they'll now see an alert like this: “This is a rare find.

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Superhost qualifications are valid only for the qualification period, and your Superhost badge may be revoked if you fail to meet the qualification standards. Superhost qualifications and performance standards may also be changed from time to time at Airbnb's sole discretion.

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Every 3 months, each host is evaluated on their hospitality. Superhosts meet all of the criteria—they're highly rated, experienced, reliable, and responsive.

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What does a Superhost provide? Being an Airbnb Superhost is about providing outstanding hospitality, which means being highly-rated, experienced, reliable, and responsive. And while each Superhost has their own unique style, they've earned their status by meeting, and often exceeding, guest expectations.

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Check the host's profile Airbnb verifies users (both hosts and guests) through several factors, including government IDs, email addresses, and phone numbers. Always check the host's profile to make sure they've uploaded these things—you can find it on the left side of their profile page.

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The short answer is yes, you can negotiate your Airbnb stay. To do so, simply contact a host to ask for a discount or propose a lower price. Then the host has an opportunity to provide a special offer that's only available to your account.

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Even if you follow all of our steps, there's no guarantee that you'll eliminate Airbnb spying. Hosts don't need hidden cameras and microphones to spy on you during your stay. They can monitor the Airbnb's WiFi network and snoop on your online activity.

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In general, hosts can only enter their guests' rental properties with their permission or prior notice. Airbnb hosts must arrive on time. Invading privacy is considered a big no-no, and a host must respect guests and their privacy when renting a property on Airbnb.

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The hosts pay for the entire Airbnb service fee. This means the guest doesn't have to pay an additional guest fee when placing a booking. The minimum host service fee starts at 14% but can increase to 20%.

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