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Yes, completely free. There are no upfront costs and no monthly fees - ever. You keep 100% of what you list.

Automatically. After each completed session, your earnings are deposited directly to your bank account via Wise, within 5 business days. No invoicing, no chasing payments.

You can choose either mode for each of your listings. Instant Book confirms guest bookings automatically the moment they pay. Best for hosts who want hands-off hosting and higher booking conversion - guests can book a confirmed session without waiting. Request to Book holds the guest's card for up to 24 hours while you review and approve or decline each request. Best if you also manage bookings through other tools (Acuity, Google Calendar, etc.) and want to verify your availability before confirming. You can switch a listing between modes anytime from your dashboard.

Yes, if your listing uses Request to Book mode. Request to Book gives you 24 hours to review each booking request before approving or declining, and the guest's card isn't charged until you approve. You can review guest profiles and decline any request that doesn't feel right - your space, your call. If your listing uses Instant Book, bookings are confirmed automatically, but you can still cancel a confirmed booking in exceptional circumstances (though frequent cancellations may affect your listing's visibility).

Yes - SaunaScout supports iCal calendar sync. From your listing's availability page, open Sync your calendars and paste an iCal URL from Acuity, FareHarbor, Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or any tool that exports an .ics feed. Calendly, Square Appointments, and Peek Pro can also sync through Google Calendar as a bridge. External calendars refresh every hour, and SaunaScout publishes its own iCal feed so your other tools can subscribe back. Full setup guide.

You pay 0% host commission and keep 100% of your listing price. A 15% platform service fee is added at checkout and covers payment processing, support, and marketing. Everyone sees a full price breakdown before confirming, so there are no surprises on either side.

It depends on where you are and how your sauna is set up. In British Columbia, the main things to confirm are your municipal zoning and business licence, and building and electrical permits for the structure itself. Most backyard and private saunas are very workable; it's usually a few phone calls and some paperwork rather than anything dramatic. We walk through all of it, step by step, in our guide: The legal landscape for sauna hosts.

Guests agree to your house rules as part of every booking. If something goes wrong, our support team is available 7 days a week to help mediate and resolve the situation. We take host concerns seriously.

You set your own price - always. You have full control and can adjust your pricing at any time. We recommend starting with what feels right for your space and experience, and refining from there as you get your first bookings.