How Does the Booking Process Work?
The CageList booking system is designed to be fast, flexible, and easy for both renters and hosts. Here’s how the process works step-by-step.
🎯 For Renters:
- Search for a cage: Visit cagelist.com/s and enter your location to browse available cages.
- Choose a time: Review photos, amenities, house rules, and available time slots. Select a date and time that works for you.
- Submit a request: Click Request to Book. Your payment method will be pre-authorized but not charged until the host approves.
- Wait for approval: The host has up to 24 hours to accept or decline your booking. Most respond much faster.
- Get confirmed: If the host accepts, your payment is processed and you’ll receive confirmation details, access instructions, and a receipt.
- Show up & hit: Enjoy your session! Follow the host’s rules and clean up after you’re done.
💼 For Hosts:
- Receive booking requests: You’ll get a notification by email (and optionally SMS).
- Review and accept: You can approve or decline the booking. Payment will process only upon approval.
- Communicate if needed: Use CageList messaging to coordinate details or ask questions before accepting.
- Get paid: Stripe will automatically deposit your earnings (90% of the rental fee) to your account after the session is completed.
✅ Booking Tips:
- ⏱️ Book at least 2–4 hours in advance to give hosts time to respond
- 📸 Always review cage photos and amenities before booking
- 📨 Be respectful and communicative when messaging hosts
- 📆 Keep your availability up to date if you’re a host
Need help with a specific booking issue? Visit our Bookings & Cancellations help section.