09-18-2025, 04:37 PM
(09-13-2025, 08:55 PM)reno741 Wrote: Is notifying of a service animal required? Last time I booked through VRBO they specifically stated that I did not need to notify the host of a service animal.
With that being said, I typically DO notify, but I’ve forgotten before. My service animal such a routine part of my daily life that sometimes I forget that he’s something that I should mention and to be honest people can’t legally deny so its more of a courtesy than anything.
My understanding is that only if it is a true "service animal" (not emotional support animal). This may differ if you are in CA/NY. Per airbnb's policy:
"A Service Animal is not a pet. Guests can generally be accompanied by a Service Animal during a home, service, or experience reservation on Airbnb, regardless of rules that prohibit a pet (for example, “no pets” policy at a home). See below for more details on specific rules for homes and for services and experiences."
https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/1869