Question 1

How does booking work?

Accepted Answer

Pick a space, choose your date and time, and send a request with a short message. The host has 24 hours to approve or decline — you're not charged until they approve.

Question 2

Can I message a host before booking?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Submitting a request opens a message thread with the host, and you can keep messaging after you book too.

Question 3

When do I get the exact address?

Accepted Answer

The neighborhood is shown up front; the exact address is shared once your booking is approved.

Question 4

What if I need to cancel?

Accepted Answer

Each listing sets its own cancellation policy (flexible, moderate, or strict) — check the listing page before you book.

Question 5

How much does it cost to list a space?

Accepted Answer

Listing is free. Desert Place Rentals takes a commission only on completed bookings — see the Host Agreement for the current rate.

Question 6

Do I have to accept every booking request?

Accepted Answer

No. Every booking starts as a request. You can approve, decline, or message the renter first.

Question 7

How do I control my availability?

Accepted Answer

Block dates on your listing's calendar any time, and optionally set custom pricing for specific dates.

Question 8

How and when do I get paid?

Accepted Answer

Payouts run through Stripe Connect. You'll set up payouts from your host dashboard once that's live on your account.

How Desert Place Rentals works

For renters

For hosts