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6) Know all of the things to know

Things to know include the time you can check in from.
Things to know include the time you can check in from. Screenshot: Airbnb

The final ‘Things to know’ section at the bottom of every Airbnb listing is likely to be one of the least viewed parts of the page—way behind the description, and the photos, and the reviews—but it’s important to check through these details too.

If you’re struggling to pick between several properties in the same area, then these things to know could well push you towards or away from a particular listing. You can see the times you can arrive and leave, what the policy towards pets is, and the health and safety information (including details about locks and smoke alarms).

This part of the page can be more useful than you might think when it comes to picking a place, and it’s particularly worth reading through the list of house rules to make sure you’re not planning on doing anything that might break them.