The fees were just the headline. Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com all slipped new rules into the fine print, and you're agreeing to them right now just by keeping your listing live. Christine breaks down Vrbo's price matching and 30-day rule, Airbnb's November 20 checkout changes, Booking.com's kids and infants change, and the brand new phone number masking. Plus how to keep your guest relationships the right way.

Last week we talked about Airbnb's 15.5% and Vrbo's jump to 12%. But the fees were just the headline. Every one of these changes came with fine print, and most hosts have no idea what they've agreed to.

In Part 2, I walk you through what changed on every channel, what it's really costing you, and exactly what to do about it this week.

IN THIS EPISODE

- Why the commission now comes off your cleaning, pet, extra guest and resort fees, and the real markup you need to break even: about 18% on Airbnb, 13.6% on Vrbo and 17.6% on Booking.com

- Vrbo's fine print: when the new rate applies, Expedia and Hotels.com bookings, price matching across channels, the 30-day rule, and the new Reserve Now, Pay Later option

- Airbnb's November 20 rules: no more checkout chores, house rules becoming "requests," and why you should price it instead of fighting it

- Airbnb's new dynamic pricing and the top-rated guest discount, and why it's not really a 30% hit (but stacking discounts can hurt)

- Booking.com's November 19 kids and infants change, and how to opt out

- Why Google Vacation Rentals and a direct booking website matter more than ever

- Breaking: Airbnb is masking guest phone numbers in Canada and the US as of October 30, and Booking.com already stopped sending them

- What NOT to do, and how to let guests opt in so you can own those relationships the right way

THIS WEEK'S LISTENER SHOUT-OUT

Casa Grande San Miguel, a boutique hotel and private estate in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Eight suites, sleeps up to 21, with a chef's kitchen, gardens, an event space and a rooftop hot tub. A perfect spot for groups and retreats, created from the ground up by Michelle Sturdevant.

Website: https://www.casagrandesanmiguel.com

Email: sanmiguelproperty@gmail.com

WhatsApp: +52 415 566 2457

FREE RESOURCES:

- Fee Repricer: plug in one real booking and see exactly what to charge on each channel → guide.thefullybookedhost.com

- The Channel Brief: a free weekly email with what's new on Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com and more, and what it means for your payout → https://fbh-channel-brief.vibepreview.com/

LIVE WORKSHOP: NOVEMBER 19

Bring your numbers and your questions. We'll work through them together, and you'll get my exact guest sign-up scripts.

Wednesday, November 19, 2026:

Register: https://thefullybookedhost.com/fbhfeechangeworkshop

STAYFI:

The Wi-Fi sign-up and digital welcome book I use in my own homes to let guests opt in to my list.

https://stayfi.com/?afmc=79

WORK WITH CHRISTINE

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