In some cases yes and in other cases, no.
Pets can allow you to target a market of travelers who may be turned away by most hosts.
Let’s talk about some of the things you should consider when thinking about allowing pets.
It really will be a personal preference as to whether you allow pets or not but the big question is how much does it cost you to allow pets in your rental?
Because you decided to allow furry friends in the property you need to allocate a budget towards an more thorough cleaning and inspection of the property.
A typical charge for pets can be $40-$65 per pet.
Even if your listing states that pets are not allowed, if a guest is bringing a service animal you are not allowed to charge them any additional fees even if their service animal was not disclosed. You can read about Airbnb’s nondiscriminatory policy as well as their information on service animals.
If you are charging a pet fee, some guests may feel that it may mean they do not have to properly clean up after Fido. There are services you can pay that will visit the property and clean up the business left by your furry friends.