Every listing works one of two ways, and the listing page tells you which.
⚡ Instant Book
You choose your dates and pay straight away. The booking is confirmed the moment payment succeeds — no waiting for the host.
Request to book
You send a request first. The host reviews it and either accepts or declines. You are not charged when you request — only after the host accepts, when you come back to pay.
- You send the request. It shows as Pending in My trips.
- The host accepts. The booking becomes Confirmed but unpaid.
- You pay from My trips. Only then are your dates secured.
⚠️ A confirmed but unpaid booking does not hold your dates against anyone else. Pay promptly.
Hosts get a reminder if a request sits unanswered for 18 hours. If you still hear nothing, message them or book elsewhere.