Action: OwnerRez - Activating Damage Protection
Module 6: OwnerRez - Setting up the Channel Manager
OwnerRez Damage Protection is a small per-booking charge that covers minor, everyday damage that falls below your insurance excess. It is not insurance and should sit underneath a proper short-term rental policy. It tends to suit larger, higher-value homes and direct bookings, where no platform mediates disputes, while smaller properties often pay in more than they claim and Airbnb bookings already have AirCover.
What this lesson covers
- Damage Protection – What It Is, When to Use It, and When Not To
- Damage Protection Is Not Insurance
- How OwnerRez Damage Protection Works Behind the Scenes
- Your Layers of Protection
- What Damage Protection Is Actually Designed For
- Why Smaller Properties Often Lose Money Using Damage Protection
- Platform Matters More Than Most Hosts Realise
- Airbnb
- Other OTAs
- Direct Bookings
The full lesson is for clients
Clients get every step, the live walkthrough videos and our exact settings and templates from Skye’s Beach House.
Questions people ask
Is OwnerRez Damage Protection the same as insurance?
No. It is a secondary buffer for small and medium damage claims and does not replace landlord or short-term rental insurance, which you should always hold.
Should I use damage protection on Airbnb bookings?
Many hosts do not, because Airbnb already provides AirCover. Damage protection tends to add more value on direct bookings and other channels with weaker host protection.
Is damage protection worth it for a small property?
Often not. Smaller properties have lower replacement costs, so the fees can add up to more than the damage claimed over time.
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