For those who don't know, Airbnb Plus is an exclusive collection of high-quality homes known for their unique experiences and luxurious amenities. What are the benefits to listing on Airbnb Plus? Professionals accepted into the program enjoy a verified badge, categorized placement in search results, interior design advice, editorial suggestions, professional photography, and access to premier customer support.
To be accepted the applicant needs to have (1) maintained a 4.8 average rating or higher, (2) accepted at least 95% of booking requests, and (3) not canceled any reservations over the past year. Listings must include an entire area with a private bathroom, and be located where the program is available.
Once eligible, applicants complete a home checklist and remote visual assessment, and must pass a home visit with a third-party inspector. This inspection is comprehensive, performed using a one hundred-point checklist to assess the accommodation for thoughtful design, useful amenities, quality appliances, an fully-stocked spaces.
After working with thousands of luxurious vacation rentals, we've compiled a 'practice test' to help you prepare for your Airbnb Plus inspection.
Airbnb Plus Inspection Checklist - Purposeful Design
- Check the property for character and thoughtfully arranged decor
- Each room has a variety of details that work together to create a cohesive style
- The details in your home tell a story and inspire the people who stay in it
- Rooms don't feel empty, and everything visible is either functional or a design detail
- The function and layout of each room are carefully considered
- Your home features pieces that elevate its look and feel
Airbnb Plus Inspection Checklist - General Maintenance
- Ensure the property is clean and filled with appliances that are intuitive to use
- Every aspect of the space is impeccably clean and free of dirt, dust, hair and stains
- All lighting, appliances, and other electronics function correctly
- Ensure wires and cables are hidden from sight
- Every item and element is well-made, installed correctly, and free of damage
- Ensure the outdoor spaces have minimal weeds and clutter
Airbnb Plus Inspection Checklist - Guest Check-In
- Make sure processes are in place to facilitate a smooth guest check-in
- Are there digital check-in instructions that include at least one photo?
- Make sure there is a printed house manual to orient the guest to the property
- Does it include WiFi info, checkout procedures, and emergency contacts?
- Ensure that 24/7 check-in is available for guests who check in after hours
- Is there a lockbox, keypad, door person, smart lock, or nearby host?
Airbnb Plus Inspection Checklist - Privacy & Safety
- Ensure your accommodation is a private and safe space
- Make sure the entry to your listing has a lock
- Do all bedrooms have a door with a lock?
- Do the bedroom and bathroom windows have frosted glass or window coverings?
- Ensure this is a smoke detector and that it works correctly
- Ensure there is a carbon monoxide detector and that it works correctly
Airbnb Plus Inspection Checklist - Equipment Basics
- Make sure your rental is stocked with at least basic equipment
- Is there a TV or projector with functional cable or streaming?
- Make sure the rental has WiFi and that is works correctly
- Are download speeds at least 5Mbps?
- Is there a steamer (or an iron and ironing board)?
- Make sure there is an air conditioner or fan that sufficiently cools the space
- Make sure there is a heater that sufficiently heats the space
Airbnb Plus Inspection Checklist - Beverage Items
- Make sure your rental is stocked with beverage supplies
- Is bottled or filtered water available?
- Make sure there is coffee, a coffee maker, and filters (not required in Asia)
- Make sure there is tea and a tea kettle (only required in Asia)
- Are packets of sugar available?
Airbnb Plus Inspection Checklist - Kitchen
- Make sure you offer at least one kitchen or kitchenette (if apartment, studio, or guest house)
- Make sure there is a microwave, stovetop, or hot pate
- Are there at least two burners or hot plate (only required if full kitchen)?
- Make sure there is a refrigerator
- Is the refrigerator full-sized (only required if full kitchen)?
- Is there a kitchen sink?
- Make sure there is hot and cold water with strong water pressure
- Is the kitchen stocked with supplies?
- Is there a large knife, bread knife, and paring knife?
- Is there a cutting board?
- Are there two pots and two pans of any size?
- Are there at least four utensil sets (set contains a fork, knife, and spoon)?
- Make sure there are at least four plates, bowls, glasses, and mugs
- Is there a spatula?
- Is there a sponge or cleaning brush?
- Make sure there is dish soap
- Ensure there is a garbage can with a garbage bag
- Is there at least one roll of paper towels?
- Is there a bottle and wine opener?
Airbnb Plus Inspection Checklist - Bedrooms
- Make sure you offer at least one private bedroom (or studio)
- Make sure the beds are clean and presentable
- Does the mattress sag or squeak?
- Make sure there is a bed frame or covered box spring (unless futon or tatami mat)
- Check that the sheets are bedspread fit the bed (unless duvet with cover or quilt)
- Are there two pillows on each single bed?
- Are there four pillows on each full, queen, or kind bed?
- Is there a luggage rack, drawer, or shelf for the guest's items?
- Are there at least four non-wire hangers to hang clothes?
Airbnb Plus Inspection Checklist - Bathrooms
- Make sure you offer at least one full and private washroom
- Is there a flushable toilet with a seat?
- Is there a bathroom sink?
- Make sure there is hot and cold water with strong water pressure
- Is there a large mirror (cannot be handheld)?
- Is there a bathtub or shower (required if full bathroom)?
- Is the bathroom stocked with supplies?
- Ensure there are at least two rolls of toilet paper
- Are there at least four hand towels?
- Are there at least four bath towels (required if full bathroom)?
- Is there a bottle of shampoo (cannot be 2-in-1)
- Is there a bottle of conditioner (cannot be 2-in-1)
- Make sure there is hand soap (required if full bathroom)
- Make sure there is body soap (required if full bathroom)
For a printable version of this checklist, head to our learning section and download our Airbnb Plus Checklist.
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