It’s nearly time to travel, so you’ll want to take care of those final details. Follow these tips to prepare for a smooth check-in.
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Before you arrive
Find your reservation details** Go to your Check-in information is usually available 3 days before the reservation begins.
Communicate with your Host
Before your arrival date, message your Host to confirm:
Check-in and checkout times
Arrival details
Key exchange or an alternative method of access
Contact information and whether either one of you will be without phone or internet access during the trip
Any other questions you might have
If check-in or checkout times aren’t specified in the listing description, then the default check-in time is 3:00pm and checkout is 11:00am (local time), unless otherwise noted by the Host.
On arrival
In-person key exchanges
Some Hosts may want to greet you in person to give you the keys or the entry code to their place. If so, look up travel advisories so you can allow extra time to meet up in the event of things like flight delays, bad weather, or road closures.
Other check-in methods
Other options include:
Messaging with instructions to enter
Leaving keys in a lockbox
Having a neighbour, co-Host, or doorperson meet guests