Host a farm stay on Airbnb

Airbnb wants to help more farmers become part of Airbnb’s community of hosts and make extra income through agritourism. Hosting a farm stay on Airbnb provides guests with a closer, authentic experience of daily life on a farm.

What is Airbnb?

Airbnb connects people with places to stay and things to do around the world. The community is powered by hosts, who provide their guests with the unique opportunity to travel like a local.

Why host on Airbnb?

Airbnb makes it simple and secure to host travellers. You’re in full control of your availability, prices, house rules, and how you interact with guests.

We have your back

To keep you, your home, and your belongings safe, we cover every booking with $1m USD in property damage protection and another $1m USD in insurance against accidents.

Hosting in 3 steps

List your space for free

Share any space without signup charges, from a guest house to a barn and everything in between.

Decide how you want to host

Choose your own schedule, prices, and requirements for guests. We’re there to help along the way.

Welcome your first guest

Once your listing is live, guests who qualify can get in touch. You can message them with any questions before their stay.

Susan hosts in Crookwell, New South Wales
Airbnb has developed into a critical income component to assist with feeding, shearing, and health costs associated with alpaca farming. This income also assists our local community with cafés, restaurants, events, activities, and other farm visits benefiting from these guests.
Susan hosts in Crookwell, New South Wales
Airbnb has developed into a critical income component to assist with feeding, shearing, and health costs associated with alpaca farming. This income also assists our local community with cafés, restaurants, events, activities, and other farm visits benefiting from these guests.

We’ve got you covered

We know it’s a priority to trust the people staying in your home. Airbnb allows you to set strict requirements for who can book and to get to know guests before their stay.

If something does come up, though, we have your back. From our $1m protection for property damage to 24/7 global service, you’re supported as a host throughout.

Ability to require government ID before booking
House Rules guests must agree to
Chance to read reviews from past trips
Free $1m protection for property damage
24/7 global customer support

Payments made simple

Charge what you want

You always get to pick your price. Need help? We have tools to help you match demand in your area.

Pay low fees

There’s no cost to sign up. Airbnb generally charges hosts a fixed 3% per reservation, among the lowest fees in the industry.

Get paid quickly

Once a guest checks in, we can send your money by PayPal, direct deposit, or other available methods.

Your questions answered

Who can be an Airbnb host?

It’s easy to become an Airbnb host in most areas, and it’s always free to create a listing. Entire flats and homes, private rooms, treehouses, and castles are just a few of the properties hosts have shared on Airbnb.

For more details on what’s expected of hosts, check out Airbnb’s community standards, which revolve around safety, security, and reliability, as well as our hospitality standards, which help hosts earn great guest reviews.

What is required of guests before booking?

We ask everyone who uses Airbnb for a few pieces of information before they travel with us. Guests need to have this info completely filled in before they can make a reservation request. This info helps make sure you know who to expect, and how to contact the guest.

Airbnb’s requirements for guests include: • Full name • Email address • Confirmed phone number • Introductory message • Agreement to your House Rules • Payment information

Guests are expected, but not required, to have a profile picture. You may also require guests to provide ID before booking your space.

How much does it cost to list my space?

Signing up for Airbnb and listing your home is completely free.

Once you receive a reservation, we charge an Airbnb service fee for hosts, generally 3%, to help cover the cost of running the business.

What protection do I have against property damage?

The Airbnb Host Guarantee provides protection for up to $1,000,000 to a host for damages to covered property in the rare event of guest damages above the security deposit or if no security deposit is in place.

The Host Guarantee programme doesn't cover cash and securities, collectables, rare artwork, jewellery, pets or personal liability. We recommend that hosts secure or remove valuables when renting their place. The programme also doesn't cover loss or damage to property due to wear and tear.

Learn more about the Host Guarantee at http://airbnb.com/guarantee

How should I choose my listing’s price?

The price you charge for your listing is completely up to you. To help you decide, you can search for comparable listings in your city or neighbourhood to get an idea of market prices.

Additional Fees • Cleaning fee: You can either incorporate a cleaning fee into your nightly price or you can add a cleaning fee in your pricing settings. • Other fees: To charge extra fees outside of your rates (such as a late check-in or pet fee), you must first disclose these potential charges to guests prior to booking and then use our Resolution Centre to securely request payment for additional fees.

How can Airbnb help me with setting prices?

Airbnb’s Smart Pricing tool lets you set your prices to automatically go up or down based on changes in demand for listings like yours.

You’re always responsible for your price, so Smart Pricing is controlled by other pricing settings you choose, and you can adjust nightly prices at any time.

Smart Pricing is based on the type and location of your listing, the season, demand, and other factors (such as events in your area).

How do I make sure my guests are safe on my farm?

You know your farm better than anyone and it’s important to make your guests aware of any potential safety hazards. You should clearly explain which parts of the farm are not open to guests and any other precautions they may need to take to stay safe and respect your farm during their stay. Airbnb also has rules about potentially dangerous animals.

Learn more: https://www.airbnb.com.au/help/article/2135/what-are-airbnbs-rules-about-potentially-dangerous-animals

What are the local rules for hosting?

We’ve put together a Responsible Hosting page to help hosts on Airbnb become familiar with hosting responsibilities, and to provide a general overview of different laws, regulations, and best practices that may affect hosts. You’re required to follow our guidelines, such as our Hosting Standards, and to make sure that you follow the laws and other rules that apply to your specific circumstances and locale.

Learn more: https://www.airbnb.com.au/help/article/1377/responsible-hosting-in-australia

What should I do about insurance?

Airbnb’s Host Guarantee, Airbnb’s Host Protection Insurance, and Airbnb’s Experience Protection Insurance provide you with basic coverage for listed damages and liabilities. However, these don’t take the place of homeowners' insurance, renters' insurance, or adequate liability coverage. You might need to meet other insurance requirements as well. You should work with your insurance agent or company to determine what kind of obligations, limits, and coverage are required for your specific circumstances.

Where can I find more information?

The Airbnb Resource Centre is the hub for updates from Airbnb, helpful articles, and hosting guides.

Learn more: https://www.airbnb.com.au/resources/hosting-homes

The Airbnb Experience Resource Centre is the hub for tools to help you host your Experience successfully.

The Airbnb Help Centre is where you can get help with and information about your reservations, account, listing, guest communication, and more.

Learn more: https://www.airbnb.com.au/help/home

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What is a Farmstay
What is a Farm Experience
What is Airbnb & how does it work
What is expected of a host on Airbnb
Pricing & financials
Farmstay & Farm Experience hosting tips