Short Term Rental Secrets Podcast Airbnb Just Changed Your Cancellation Policy…And You Might Not Even Know It | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 20
Airbnb quietly changed the rules, and if you’re not paying attention, you could be giving refunds you didn’t agree to.
In this episode, we break down exactly what changed and what to do about it.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
• Why Airbnb is auto-switching hosts to a “Firm” policy, without clear consent
• What happened to the original Strict policy (spoiler: it’s weaker now)
• The difference between “Strict,” “Firm,” and the new “Limited” cancellation options
• Real refund scenarios, who gets paid when guests cancel
• Why Mike is switching to “Limited” on all new listings
• How to check if your policy was changed (and how to fix it)
Don’t let Airbnb rewrite your house rules without you knowing.
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00:00 - Airbnb Cancellation Policy Changes & How To Adapt
01:24 - Choosing the Right Cancellation Policy: Strict vs Firm vs Limited
02:49 - How To Use Rank Breeze To Track Your Airbnb Rankings
04:14 - Opting Out of Airbnb’s Forced Policy Changes
05:39 - How New Listings Are Affected By Airbnb’s Updated Rules
07:04 - Strategies for Competing in Saturated STR Markets
08:29 - Building Repeat Clients & Getting Direct Bookings
09:54 - Protecting Against Chargebacks With Rental Agreements
11:19 - Know Your Market’s Booking Window & Adjust Policies
12:44 - Using Tools Like AirDNA & Rank Breeze To Optimize Revenue
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