Cannabis Friendly Hosting

Here hosts can find answers to the most frequently asked cannabis accommodations questions. If you are unable to find the answer that you are looking for, please contact us.

How do I register a property?

For a complete step-by-step guide, please go to the “Become a host” page at the bottom of the website.

Does Bud and Breakfast take any registration fee?

There is no charge to register. Feel free to post your description and photos. Hosts are charged 8% commission off of the subtotal when a sale occurs.

How does the guest booking work?

Guests will search for properties by entering a location, guest count and check in & out dates to start a search. They can also view the pricing, amenities and any additional information before placing a booking request which is provided by the host. Under “Make a Reservation” the guest puts in the guest total, check in & out dates and clicks “Place Booking Request”. The host will then be notified via email and SMS messaging if they have it set up. (We suggest all hosts set up SMS text message alerts so they can reply as fast as possible to guests). This will have them log into their account and check their Booking Requests. Host may then approve or deny the request based on their availability and communicate with the guest for the booking request. If the booking request is denied, the Guest is notified and booking request is cancelled. If the request is approved by the Host the Guest is notified and can proceed with payment by logging into their account and clicking My Trips. The Guest will click the Pay button and submit payment through PayPal. All hosts are sent payment the day the guest checks in. *Delivery times may vary by post office and individual mailing hours*.

Where are Booking Requests Located?

You will be able to find your recent booking requests by logging into your account and clicking “My Properties”. From there you will see four different tabs to pick:
“Booking Requests • Booking Payment Pending • Paid Upcoming Booking • Past Bookings”.
If you have a booking request you would click the “Booking Request” button. From there you can accept or deny the request based on your availability and communicate with the guest with any additional questions you have about their trip and why they are traveling. If you accept a request the guest will be notified and allowed to proceed with payment if they decide to book. This approved booking request will then sit in the “Booking Payment Pending” tab. If the guest does not end up finalizing their booking it will be cancelled by the Bud and Breakfast team and you will not see the booking request in the “Booking Payment Pending” tab. A booking is not finalized until payment has been received and a confirmation email is sent off by the Bud and Breakfast team. When a booking is finalized it will then sit in the “Paid Upcoming Booking” tab.  If a booking request is denied the request will be cancelled and the guest is notified. When a guest has check in and out their booking will then sit in the “Past Bookings” tab.

What is the guest cancellation policy?

  • Each listing will specify its own cancellation policy, so as the host, this is determined by you.
  • This fee is kept by Bud and Breakfast on top of the listings cancelation policy:
    • There is a $25 Cancellation fee added when a refund is sent for bookings under $250

    • There is a $50 Cancellation fee added when a refund is sent for bookings over $250

    • There is a $100 Cancellation fee added when a refund is sent for bookings over $1000

Bud and Breakfast allows for extenuating circumstances in short term booking cancellations:

    • Death of a family member.
    • Severe illness.
    • Natural disaster.
    • Political unrest in your country.
    • Severe Weather Conditions
    • If a hosts accommodation has repeated complaints, it is Bud and Breakfasts discretion to disable that listing and offer guest a full refund

If the cancellation falls under these conditions Bud and Breakfast will issue an immediate full refund to the guest unless they have spoken to the host in advance.

How does Bud and Breakfast synchronize with VRBO?

VRBO customers can export their calendars to Bud And Breakfast

  1. Sign into your (VRBO) account.
  2. Click Calendar
  3. Click Export Calendar Data.
  4. Copy the URL.
  5. Sign into Bud And Breakfast
  6. Click My Properties
  7. Click Edit
  8. Scroll down to ICAL section near bottom of page
  9. Paste the link into the ICAL link text entry field
  10. Click save
To get Bud And Breakfast changes to VRBO,
  1. Sign into your Bud And Breakfast account.
  2. Click My Properties, then click the Manage Calendar button below the property name.
  3. Copy the .ics link under Export Calendar (PC: right click, “Copy Link”, Mac: control-click, “Copy Link”)
  4. Sign into VRBO
  5. Click Calendar.
  6. Select the correct property.
  7. Click the Import/Export Calendar icon.
  8. Click Import Calendar.
  9. Give the calendar a name.
  10. Select a color to represent the calendar.
  11. Enter the calendar URL.
  12. Select whether the calendar will block availability. (Note: in order to block availability, the event must span at least one night.)
  13. Click Import Calendar.
  14. Click My Listings
  15. Click Calendar button under the property
  16. Paste the link into the ICAL link text entry field
  17. Click Import.

How does Bud and Breakfast synchronize with AirBnB?

https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/99/how-do-i-sync-my-airbnb-calendar-with-another-calendarAfter creating a listing, click My Properties, click Edit and scroll down to the ICAL section near the bottom of the page. Under this section you will be able to paste the AirBnB .ics link as well as VRBO and any other sites you are listed on.

How can I manage calendars on 4 channels?

You can enter up to four different ICAL links from other websites you are listed on. You can do this by logging into your account, clicking My Properties and Edit. Scroll down to the ICAL section and paste.

Where can I find my Bud and Breakfast ICAL link?

We provide all of our hosts with individual ICAL links for each property they list with us. You can find those by logging into your account and clicking My Properties. Under the property you need your ICAL link for click Manage Calendar/Pricing. At the top of the page you will find your ICAL link, please copy this link and paste as needed. This will keep your Bud and Breakfast calendar updated on other sites you are listed on. So if you get a Bud and Breakfast booking it will automatically block out on your other calendars such as Airbnb, VRBO and HomeAway.

What additional fees might I charge?

  • Cleaning fee.
  • Extra guest fee.
  • Pet fee.
  • Refundable damage deposit (NOT COLLECTED BY BUD AND BREAKFAST. Collected between guest and host prior or at check in. Typically via PayPal, check or cash upon arrival)
  • Taxes.
  • Service fee (Bud And Breakfast charges Guest 10%, not including deposit and other fees).

Some of these fees may not apply, all fees that apply are displayed to the guest and the host when a Booking Request is placed and when a booking is complete.

*Please note that in the rare event of a double booking based on a hosts mistake, a charge may be applied by Bud and Breakfast on the host to acquire alternative accommodations for the guest. If in doubt, always set your property booking setting to “manual approval”.  Maximum charge to host not to exceed 50% of comparable.

How do I get paid?

Bud and Breakfast sends checks out the day the guest checks in to hosts within the US and we sent payment via Pay Pal to International hosts.. This avoids issues that come from last minute cancellations. **Delivery times may vary by post office and individual mailing hours**

Payouts are subject to the Bud and Breakfast service fee, we subtract 8% from the subtotal of every booking from our hosts. All Payments are from Taste of Travel LLC.

Refundable Damage Deposit will be collected by the host at/or prior to checkin. Damage deposit can be collected via PayPal, Venmo, personal check or cash upon arrival, etc. Bud and Breakfast assumes no liability for damage deposit.

Payouts on Sunday will be sent the following day as U.S. Postal Service is closed on Sunday.

Please note for international Pay Pal payments Bud and Breakfast will split the Pay Pal fee with the host if applicable.

 

Are pictures of my space important?

Yes! Never underestimate the benefit of great pictures. Industry insights and analysis shows that hosts who used professionally shot images of their space experience a higher amount of repeat booking than hosts who do not. A good photo can capture the imagination of potential guests, it also means that guests have a better idea of what to expect when they arrive. Your listing’s photo gallery is your opportunity to showcase what you have to offer. Guests are typically looking for images of the bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and living area.

Are there contracts?

There are no contracts. Guests and hosts are welcome to exchange contracts once a booking is confirmed.

How do I manage the procedure for reservations?

Host may set “Approval Mode” to “Manual” or “Automatic.”

This tab is under Edit and can be changed at any time. Please check the box if the booking requires admin approval/confirmation. Just because you have approved a request doesn’t mean the guest will book. If booking is finalized you will find it in your Upcoming Bookings under My Properties.

Auto Approval Mode

  • Once the guest presses Book Now and checks out via Pay Pal the host and Bud and Breakfast are notified.
  • Bud and Breakfast will contact the host to make sure booking is available and send out confirmation email introducing the host and guest with contact information as soon as confirmation is received from the host.

Manual Approval Mode

  • Once guest places a booking request, Bud And Breakfast and the Host are notified for approval. The guest is notified letting them know they are awaiting confirmation from the host.
  • Host may then approve, deny and communicate with the guest for the booking request. If the booking request is denied, the Guest is notified and booking request is cancelled. If the request is approved by the host the guest is notified and can proceed with payment by logging into their account and clicking My Trips.
  • Once payment is received through Pay Pal a confirmation email will be sent out to the host and guest introducing the host and guest with contact information.

What is Verification and Why is Verification Important for Hosts?

The sharing economy is based on trust. Bud and Breakfast verifies hosts ID’s as a way to create that trust. Here at our company we are constantly working to make the trust factor first and foremost so that our users are as secure as possible. Bud and Breakfast uses the ID verification process so guests and our company have someone to hold accountable if a problem arises with a booking. By providing a government issued ID when signing up to our site, this makes you one step closer to being an exemplary host and will lead to many more bookings for your accommodation.

How can I update my calendar / pricing?

While on the My Properties page, click “Manage Calendar/Pricing” to edit Pricing by the day, week or weekend. You will also find your Bud and Breakfast iCal link to copy and paste into calendar settings for other sites you are listed on, such as Airbnb, VRBO and Booking.com. This will help prevent double bookings. Click through to this page for information on how to Change Pricing, Block Dates and find your properties specific iCal link.

How can I view new booking requests?

While on the My Properties page, click on “Booking Requests” to review new requests. If you have any bookings requests, this will indicate the number of requests. You will see the amount of requests in the dark green circle. On this page you will be able to “Confirm” or “Deny” the request based on your availability. You can also click the Details/Communicate button to correspond directly to the guest through the Bud and Breakfast site.

How can see approved requests that are pending payment from the guest?

While on the My Properties page, click on “Booking Pending Payment” to see approved requests that are pending payment from the guest. We typically give the guest 48 hours depending on the check-in date to submit payment. If payment is not received within this timeframe, their booking request will be cancelled to free up calendar dates.
*Note- If a guest places a booking request, this is not yet a completed booking until payment is received by Bud and Breakfast. We will send out a confirmation email introducing the guest and host once payment has been submitted by the guest. This email will include all pertinent contact information. You will receive multiple confirmation emails from Bud and Breakfast.

How can view all of my future / upcoming bookings?

While on the My Properties page, click “Paid Upcoming Bookings” to review all of your future bookings through the site.
In this section the host will find the guests email and phone number, as well as a full receipt of your payment minus BnB processing fees.

How can view all of my past bookings?

While on the My Properties page, click “Past Bookings”.

How do I use the Manage Calendar section of My Properties?

Copy your Bud and Breakfast iCal link. For example: https://www.budandbreakfast.com/ical.php?property=34531 Once you have copied this link paste it into the iCal section in the calendar settings section for Airbnb, VRBO or any other vacation rental site. This will keep your Bud and Breakfast calendar updated on other rental sites you are listed on. After you complete this step a Bud and Breakfast booking will automatically block out dates on any other calendars such as Airbnb, VRBO and HomeAway.
Hosts can paste iCal links onto Bud and Breakfast from other bookings sites by clicking “My Properties”, “Edit” and then scroll down to “Calendar Sync Address”. Paste the link into this section and click “Save Changes”. *This is a very important step for hosts to complete to avoid double bookings.

How can I change pricing for one day?

Click on the date you want to update. For example by clicking on April 20, you will see a box pop up and a drop down screen next to Action. Click “Change Price” and then add the price under “New Price”. Click Update Prices. You will notice the dates price has now been updated.

How can I change pricing for multiple days?

For example: For the dates April 20 – 22, click on April 20th, hold down, drag and release on April 22. You will now see a box pop up and a drop down screen next to “Action”, click “Change Price”. Add the desired price under “New Price”. Click Update Prices. This will update the pricing for April 20 – 22.
To “Block Dates” do the same steps as above to block one day or multiple days.
Make sure to always click on Update your changes.