Damage Protection Resources
Plain-English guides for vacation rental hosts and property managers — what accidental guest damage costs, how to build protection into every booking, and exactly what's covered.
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Security deposits vs. damage waivers
Why a flat fee per stay beats holding and refunding guest money.
Airbnb's damage deposit isn't a substitute
Collected amounts go back to the guest. Here's the workaround.
What's covered — and what isn't
The inclusions, the nine exclusions, the limits, and the prices.
For property managers
Adding a damage waiver fee on VRBO and HomeAway
Where the fee goes, how much, and why every booking needs one.
What accidental guest damage actually costs
The lamp, the carpet, the cook-top — and the flat price that caps them.
Covering every booking as a property manager
Register once, save properties, and see every stay on the calendar.
Ready to cover a stay?
Compare the $1,500 and $3,000 plans, then get protected in minutes.