STR Hosts w/ Golf Carts. Insurance, Pros, Cons, Etc?

[Josh Ball]

We've recently started a new STR in a small coastal town. The town allows golf carts with a permit. We've been thinking about adding one as a perk to our guests but wanted to get some opinions.

How does Insurance work? Assuming your guests have to sign a waiver? Do you handle this through the platform (AirBNB or VRBO) or outside? Other Pros/Cons?

Thanks in advance.

[Andrew Steffens]

Quote from @Josh Ball:

Quote from @Andrew Steffens:

Hey Josh - I manage 2 properties with Golf Carts.  The way we have it set up is:

1. Owner insures the cart.

2. We market that there is a golf cart available with signed waiver and copy of ID/insurance.

3. If guest after booking confirmation confirms interest we send waiver they sign and send a copy of their Drivers License and insurance.

4. We send them the lockbox code containing keys upon confirmation.

* The waiver was prepared by an attorney FYI

 Thanks Andrew.

Do you find a lot of people take advantage of it or isn't worth the headache?

 We just started it this year but yes people are using it.  I think just offering it brings in more bookings as well.