How can you hand over the keys to your Airbnb accommodation to the passenger? Is it better to use a key-collection service or a key-box?
One of the big problems when renting accommodation on Airbnb is the reception of the traveller and the provision of housing keys. Solutions exist to help you in this direction, including concierge services Airbnb , check-in agencies, but also key delivery services or key trunk. We will be interested in these last two options that, in our view, represent the most affordable of the time to put your tenant in possession of the keys to the good he rents.
Key delivery service
As its name easily indicates the key-collection service is responsible for handing the keys to your tenant. Their operation is simple, they only manage the keys of your accommodation. You put the keys at your disposal and they are responsible for handing them back to the traveller when he arrives, and getting them back at his departure.
More secure, however, the option of the key delivery service is paid. Many janitors offering this service charge the act to 18 to 20 euros, which is very expensive if you let them do the check-in and check-out.
Key box or secure key box
This second option is no other than a device that is firmly attached to the wall and in which the keys are placed. The tenant can then once on site recover the keys without any need to meet you. Can only open the safe that the one holding the correct combination of numbers because it is protected by a digital password.
The fear key box contains up to two keys. Initially used to allow maintenance personnel to perform their stains even in the event of the absence of the owner or a person at home, Airbnb’s advent will have just diverted the use of the key box. It is now used to allow tenants to integrate or leave an Airbnb even in the absence of their host.
Most of the time placed next to the door and at the height of Man, the key chest requires no power supply. Its price varies on average between 25 and 90 euros in store or on the Internet . In addition, it is possible to change the combination of password numbers manually in a few moments.
The only flat with the key chest is legal. Since the vast majority of insurances only compensate in case of evidence-based breach. Now the key chest gives if it is broken or breached access to the keys in your home. As a result, a thief can easily enter your home without leaving any trace of effraction. The insurance can use this lever to decide either not to compensate you or to unilaterally legislate on the amount of the allowances you receive in the event of the flight in your Airbnb accommodation.
This being, if your residence or building is secure and you have any confidence in your neighbours, the key box can be the all-designed solution to save scales on your check-in/check-out. Also note that the key chest is a good solution to trouble you in case of absence. Indeed, without the "human" reception of the travellers, the travellers could less notice their stay on Airbnb...
Finally key delivery service or key trunk?
In the end everything depends on you. The advantages and disadvantages of each of the two options were described above. If you live in a safe city or neighbourhood, the key box would be the most affordable way to hand over the keys to your Airbnb tenants. And this in the long term.
However, if for more security you want to appeal to a key-collection agency, it will cost you a few more euros.
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