Starting October 1, 2025, Airbnb will introduce new cancellation policies for short-term stays (less than 28 nights). These updates have already been integrated into AvaiBook, ensuring automatic and consistent synchronization for each listing.
Selectable Policies for New Listings
Flexible
Moderate
Semi-Strict
Limited (NEW)
Super Strict 30 days (by invitation only)
Super Strict 60 days (by invitation only)
Non-Refundable (activated when applying the discount)
⛔ Non-Selectable Policies
Strict
Marked as not eligible for new listings.
Important: If you were already using this policy, you can continue to maintain it, but you must activate it directly through Airbnb (this option is only available for listings that were already using this policy; new listings cannot activate it).
Key Updates
New 24-hour grace period applicable to all standard policies when the reservation is made at least 7 days in advance.
Introduction of the “Limited” policy as a selectable option.
Gradual removal of the “Strict” policy for new listings.
Updates in AvaiBook
The new “Limited” policy has been added as a selectable option.
The “Strict” policy remains visible on listings that were already using it, provided it was previously activated through Airbnb.
Help texts and policy conditions have been updated to reflect Airbnb’s new requirements.
Note:
From AvaiBook, you can update your listing’s cancellation policy or even apply a discount on the “Non-Refundable” option directly via the Airbnb connection.
How Airbnb Cancellation Policies Work
All policies include a 24-hour cancellation period, allowing travelers to cancel and receive a full refund (taxes included) up to 24 hours after booking confirmation, as long as the reservation was made at least 7 days in advance.
For detailed information, see this Airbnb article: Cancellation policies for your home
Recommendations for Hosts
You can choose different policies for short and long stays.
Ensure that your policy complies with local rules and regulations.
Refunds include taxes on the base price; Airbnb fees vary depending on the case.
Booking confirmation and cancellation times are based on the listing’s time zone.