House Rules Template for B&Bs and Holiday Rentals

House rules protect your property and your neighbours. Put them in your listing, in the booking confirmation and in the room.

Typical rules

• Check-in and check-out times
• Quiet hours
• Maximum occupancy and visitors
• Smoking and vaping
• Pets
• Parties and events
• Damage and lost-key charges
• Rubbish sorting

Tone

Explain the reason in one line ("Quiet hours 22:00–08:00 to respect our neighbours"). Guests follow rules they understand.

Make them enforceable

Platform house rules are part of the booking. Keep yours consistent across every listing and your own website.

Official sources

• Airbnb Help Center

Last reviewed 29 October 2026. This guide is general information, not legal or tax advice. Check the linked official sources for your case.