Hostshare Booking Guidelines

Welcome to Hostshare! Below are the key booking policies to help you travel confidently and understand how the platform works for both guests and hosts.

Only properties with available shared nights within the next 5 days will appear on the Hostshare map and in your search results. If a property is fully booked or has no nights left to share, it will not be visible and will display crossed-out dates.

There are no nightly rates or platform service fees on Hostshare. Guests only pay:

Each host sets their own cleaning fee based on the cost to clean and reset their property. Learn more about how cleaning fees are set here.

Hostshare charges a flat 5% processing fee, significantly lower than the 15–25% service fees on other platforms. This fee covers credit card processing, tax calculations, and payouts to hosts.

Every booking includes a $15 damage protection charge, which covers up to $50,000 in damage. This gives hosts peace of mind while keeping added guest costs reasonable. Learn more here.

The person making the reservation must be present during the stay. Bookings made on behalf of someone else are not allowed. This helps ensure accountability, identity verification, and a safe experience for both guests and hosts.

After a booking is confirmed, both the host and guest will receive a confirmation email with contact details. Guests should use this to:

This information is also available under the "Bookings" tab in your Hostshare user dashboard.

Guests may cancel for free within 12 hours of making a booking.

If canceled within this window:

This grace period allows flexibility for guests while helping protect hosts from last-minute cancellations after preparation begins.

Once the 12-hour window has passed:

This policy ensures consistency, reliability, and planning stability for all members of the platform.

If your stay is affected by a verified issue—such as an unresponsive host, the property being unavailable, or another condition that prevents the stay—you will receive:

You can review property amenities and house rules by viewing the Hostshare listing or the host’s linked Airbnb listing before booking. Please review these carefully to ensure the property aligns with your needs and expectations.

Each property has its own pet policy, including specific rules, restrictions, and potential fees. Guests should refer to the host’s Airbnb listing for full details and must follow all pet-related guidelines during their stay. Hosts may decline bookings that do not comply with their pet requirements.

Guests with service animals are protected under federal law and are not required to provide documentation. Hosts may only ask:

For emotional support animals (ESAs), documentation may be requested. All animals must follow house rules related to behavior and cleanliness. Damage or disruption caused by any animal may result in additional fees.

For more information, please see our full Service Animal, ESA, and Pet Policy.

You may request a one-time extension if:

To request an extension, please contact the host directly. If approved, our support team will update your reservation.