Instant Book is a convenient and fast way to allow guests to book your place without waiting for your approval. You can add some guest parameters, such as requiring positive reviews from other hosts.
The benefits include:
If a guest booked using Instant Book, they may be able to add extra nights and get instant confirmation – without needing to send you a trip change request. You’ll receive an immediate notification if an extension is confirmed. If you’re unable to accommodate it, contact your guest immediately.
Need to make an additional change? Message your guest or send them a trip change request.
Instant Book isn’t available if a guest books within 2 days of check-in and needs to arrive at a time that’s outside your check-in window. In this case, you’ll receive a Request to Book reservation and you can decide if the guest’s check-in time still works for you. If not, you don’t have to accept the reservation.
Double-bookings may occur in rare instances if you’ve synced your Airbnb calendar to another website. If this happens, you’ll need to cancel one of the reservations.
When Instant Book is on, it applies to all available dates on your calendar. Guests who meet your requirements will be able to automatically book your place.
Check out the Resource Centre and find out what other hosts have to say about Instant Book.