For vacation rental guests

Short-Stay Deposit Protection for Guests

Staying at an Airbnb, Booking.com, or VRBO? Document arrival and departure condition in case the host claims damage you didn't cause.

One-time fee · No subscription · 30-day storage window

Works for guests on any platform

Airbnb · Booking.com · VRBO · Holiday rentals

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Why Short-Stay Disputes Happen

You check out. A few days later, the host claims damage and charges your card. Sound familiar?

Hosts report damage days later, after you've left and can't verify.

Host has photos. You have photos. But who can prove when they were taken?

Without a structured arrival/departure record, disputes become "he said, she said."

A few minutes on arrival and departure can save you from fraudulent claims.

As soon as you enter, take photos of every room. Focus on anything that looks damaged or worn.

Before you hand back the keys (or leave for self-checkout), document the condition you're leaving it in.

Don't scatter photos across your camera roll. Organise them in one place so you can find them if a dispute arises.

Upload photos when you arrive. They're timestamped and stored securely.

Upload photos before you leave. Complete your departure record and seal it.

Download a PDF with all your photos, platform booking details, and timestamps.

Records are stored for 30 days after checkout — enough time for most disputes to surface.

€5.99

One-time payment per booking

No subscription. No recurring fees.

Private account. Share only what you choose.

Records are locked when sealed. No backdating.

Any platform, any country, any property.

A few photos on arrival and departure can save you hundreds in fraudulent damage charges.