Damage protection (group insurance) ← All services Pillar 03 · Protection & Insight

Damage covered. Owner pays nothing.

Our group insurance is funded by a small guest surcharge on each booking, not your fee. Opt in, and up to $3,000 of damage per stay is covered — for both sides. With this layer plus Airbnb's AirCover, zero SereneHost owners have paid out of pocket for guest-caused damage in four years.

$0owner cost, ever
$3,000covered per stay
0owners out of pocket since 2022
2 layersSereneHost + Airbnb AirCover
What it is

A group insurance policy, paid by guests, covering you and them.

SereneHost arranges group damage insurance through a third-party insurer for Premium Plan owners who opt in. The premium is a guest-funded surcharge added to each booking (~$3–$5 per night), so it never reaches your fee or your bill. Each stay is then protected up to $3,000 — and Airbnb's AirCover (up to $3M) sits on top of that as the second layer for the rare bigger claims.

The honest version: in four years of operating, zero SereneHost owners have paid for guest-caused damage out of their own pocket. Not because nothing's ever happened, but because the two insurance layers between the guest and you absorb it.
How it works

If something happens, here's exactly what we do.

1

Cleaner spots damage

Our turnover team photographs every issue (small scuff, broken glass, missing item) during the post-stay audit. Everything gets logged within hours.

2

Triage & document

We compare to the pre-stay photos, assess cost, and decide which insurance layer applies. You get a same-day report regardless.

3

File the claim

For most damage (under $3,000), we file with the group policy. For larger claims we open Airbnb AirCover. We prepare the paperwork and keep you informed at each step.

4

Repair & restore

Our vetted repair partners fix the damage; insurance pays the bill direct. Property is guest-ready before the next booking, often within 48 hours.

Value to your bottom line

Real risk reduction, zero recurring cost.

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$0

Out-of-pocket cost

You pay nothing for the policy. The premium is funded by a guest surcharge on each booking, at no direct cost to you.

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$3M

Combined coverage ceiling

Once you opt in, the group policy covers up to $3,000/stay; Airbnb AirCover sits on top with up to $3 million liability + damage protection.

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<48 hr

Median repair turnaround

From damage report to property guest-ready, again. We handle vetted trades, scheduling, and payment direct from the insurance.

And to your guests

They book with confidence → relax in your space → leave a better review.

Guests know the premium covers them too — accidental damage during their stay won't end with a $1,500 surprise charge on their credit card. That confidence shows up in how they treat the space and how they review it.

1

Guest sees protection

The booking confirmation includes a line on insurance coverage. Guest knows accidents won't ruin their trip financially.

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2

Lower stay anxiety

Less worry about spilling wine or breaking a lamp → more relaxed stay → guest actually uses the space the way you want them to.

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3

Cleaner reviews

No financial conflict at the end of the stay (because there's no surprise damage bill) → reviews stay 5-star instead of dropping to 3-star over a billing dispute.

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4

Sustained rating

Sustained 5-star ratings → higher search rank → higher rates → more revenue, indefinitely.

By the numbers

Four years of claims, in plain numbers.

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SereneHost owners paid out of pocket for guest damage since 2022
SereneHost internal
$3,000
per-stay coverage from the group policy, once you opt in
SereneHost policy
$3M
additional ceiling from Airbnb AirCover (for the rare big claims)
Airbnb AirCover terms
~98%
of damage claims resolved entirely within the group policy (no AirCover needed)
SereneHost internal

Coverage figures are policy maximums; actual payout depends on each incident. Always read your specific homeowner's / strata policy alongside this protection.

In Vancouver

Where the protection earns its keep.

EVENT WEEKENDS

Whitecaps & Canucks crowds

Properties near BC Place, Rogers Arena, and downtown bars take the most accidental-damage risk — spilt drinks, broken glassware, kicked furniture. The group policy is built for exactly this.

FAMILY GROUPS

North Shore ski trips

Larger family bookings (kids, pets, gear) statistically lead to more minor damage. Once you have opted in, coverage applies to every stay — no extra premium, no extra forms.

FURNISHED LUXURY

West Side, Coal Harbour units

Higher-end properties have higher-value contents (art, custom furniture). $3,000/stay covers most accidental incidents; AirCover sits above for the rare bigger ones.

Frequently asked

Damage protection, demystified.

Works well with

These services round out the protection.

Sleep easy

Two layers of insurance. Zero owner cost.

Fill out the form, get a written revenue estimate within 24 hours. We'll walk you through exactly how the policy works, what it covers, and how it interacts with your existing homeowner's / strata insurance.