Instant Book

Instant Book is a setting on platforms like Airbnb that lets qualified guests book a stay immediately, without the host manually approving each request. It speeds up booking and tends to improve search ranking, at the cost of pre-booking control.

The tradeoff is screening: with Instant Book on, vetting shifts from approving each request to configuring requirements (verified ID, prior reviews) and handling the conversation after booking. Strong, prompt guest communication becomes the main lever for catching mismatches early.