Hosts
Everything Peerspace hosts need to know about adding their space to our marketplace and booking it out.
182 articles
- New Host Checklist
- Does Peerspace support overnight accommodations for bookings?
- Does Peerspace offer insurance?
- Why should I keep transactions and communications only through Peerspace?
- What is Peerspace?
- How do I create an account to list a space?
- How does Peerspace market my space?
- How do I connect with guests before, during and after a booking?
- What are the guidelines for content submitted on Peerspace?
- Adding Attachments to Peerspace Messages
- What is the status of my Peerspace listing?
- What are the steps to becoming a Peerspace host?
- How much does it cost to list my space?
- How can I make sure I am allowed to list my space?
- Can I list my space if I live outside the United States?
- How can I prepare myself to be a great host?
- What is a Power Host?
- How do I become a Power Host?
- What are the benefits of being a Power Host?
- What are the requirements for live listings?
- What types of spaces can I list on Peerspace?
- Which of the listing categories should I list my space under?
- What should I add to the About the Space section of my listing?
- What should be in my Host Rules?
- Why is my listing still pending?
- How should I categorize my space?
- How do I provide arrival and wifi instructions to guests?
- How do I charge a cleaning fee when guests book my space?
- What am I not allowed to include on my listing?
- How long does it take for listings to go live?
- How do I add a listing to offer my space for other activities?
- How do I submit a new space or venue on Peerspace?
- Event Listing Optimization Checklist
- How to set up Event FAQ
- Photo Tips and Requirements for Listings
- How to edit listing photos
- How to edit individual listing details
- 5+ Marketing Tips From Power Hosts to Help You Drive More Bookings
- How to add or edit Production FAQ
- How do I add and edit enhanced cleaning to my space?
- How to edit overall space details
- How do I make a stronger Meeting listing?
- How do I make a stronger Event listing?
- How do I make a stronger Production listing?
- How can I make my listing appeal to more guests and stay competitive?
- How can high-resolution photos improve my chances of getting booked?
- Meeting Listing Optimization Checklist
- Production Listing Optimization Checklist
- Video and Tour Tips and Requirements
- How to sync Google, iCloud, Office 365, Exchange, or Outlook
- How to sync with Airbnb, VRBO, and other calendars that provide an iCalendar or ics URL link
- How to incorporate a buffer time in between bookings
- Create a Peerspace Google Calendar for Sync
- How do I manage availability on Peerspace?
- Where can I view my calendar?
- Can I sync a calendar with Peerspace?
- How do I block time on my calendar?
- What are my Operating Hours?
- How do I edit my Operating Hours?
- Can a guest book outside of my Operating Hours?
- Can I override my Operating Hours for a guest?
- What is instant book?
- How does Instant Book work?
- Instant Book Guidelines
- How do I turn Instant Book on or off?
- Pause Listing Feature
- What should my base rate be?
- How do I set rates for specific days of the week or times of day?
- Where do I find my VAT tax invoice? (Non U.S. Hosts Only)
- 5 pricing strategies to consider for your space
- What is the invite-to-book feature?
- How do I set tiered rates based on number of attendees?
- How should I price my space?
- What is an 8+ hour discount?
- Can I require guests to pay a security deposit?
- How does Value Added Tax (VAT) work? (Non U.S. Hosts Only)
- How do I add my Value Added Tax (VAT) information? (Non U.S. Hosts Only)
- Keeping your pricing consistent across channels
- Reporting sales tax on your bookings
- How do I find my IBAN?
- How do I get paid for a booking?
- What do my payout statuses mean?
- When will I receive my payout?
- Why does Peerspace need my bank information?
- What is the Peerspace service fee?
- Why is my payout missing overtime/extra charges?
- How do I find my BSB and bank account number?
- How do I provide a VAT receipt for my guest/booking (Non U.S. Hosts Only)
- How much is my payout?
- How do I view my payouts?
- How do I add or change my US bank account/direct deposit information?
- How do I find my Routing and Account Number?
- Should I verify my account as a business, individual or nonprofit?
- How do I find my sort code and bank account number? (UK Host Payouts)
- How do I find my institution and/or transit number?
- How do I add or change my Canadian bank account/direct deposit information?
- How do I download my payout history?
- What is an authorized representative?
- Do I need to pay taxes on payouts from Peerspace bookings? (US only)
- Are you having issues verifying your bank account? Read this article.
- How can I update and verify business information on my Peerspace account?
- What is the cancellation and refund policy?
- What are the cancellation policies I can choose for my space?
- How do I change my cancellation policy?
- What if I need to cancel a booking I confirmed with a guest?
- How do I cancel a booking?
- Can I cancel an Instant Booking?
- Can hosts cancel a booking without penalties?
- What happens if a guest cancels their booking?
- How do I offer a guest more of a refund?
- What happens if a guest doesn’t show up to their confirmed booking?
- Managing Booking Cancellations: A Guide for Hosts
- Can I Charge for Rule Breaks?
- What do I do if there is an issue resulting from a booking?
- Request additional charges after a booking
- Why are extra charges processed on different days from my booking payout?
- What do I do if a guest stays past their booking end time?
- How do I charge overtime?
- How do I submit overtime for bookings with a custom rate?
- How do I add charges to a booking after it has been accepted?
- Is there a fee for additional charges?
- What is the Property Damage Guarantee?
- What do I do if a booking results in damage to my space or property?
- How do I submit a request for damage reimbursement for bookings outside of the United States?
- How do I submit a request for damage reimbursement for under $100?
- What is covered under the Property Damage Guarantee?
- How do I submit a property damage reimbursement request?
- How will I be reimbursed for property damages?
- How do I deactivate a listing?
- How do I change my email?
- How do I change my password?
- Can I have more than one email or account holder?
- How do I transfer my account to someone else?
- How do I switch from Facebook/Google/Apple ID login to email login?
- How do I switch from Facebook/Google/Apple ID login to email login?
- How do I deactivate my account?
- How do I change my profile photo?
- Why shouldn't I let booking requests expire?
- Where do I view my past bookings?
- How do I set up notifications so I never miss a message?
- What happens when I receive a booking request?
- Can I schedule a site visit with a guest before they book?
- How Sort Order Works on Peerspace – and How to Make Your Space Stand Out
- What is my response time and response rate?
- How do I maintain a healthy response time and response rate?
- How can I share my Peerspace listing?
- Host Performance Guide
- Why was my Peerspace listing deactivated?
- Why was my Peerspace listing paused?
- How to Improve Your Search to View Rate
- How to Improve Your View to Lead Rate
- How to Improve Your Lead to Booking Rate
- How to create a custom Peerspace URL for your listing
- How to Improve Guest Booking Experience
- Message Templates Feature
- Scheduled Messages Feature
- Event Listing Guide for Outdoor Bookings
- How to Convert Site Visits into Bookings