What if a Zigbang short-term rental guest wants to stay over 12 weeks?
Have you had inquiries from guests looking for a place to stay for more than 3 months on Zigbang?
Zigbang short-term rentals allow stays of up to 12 weeks per contract. Any longer, and you’ll need new approval and payment for each extension.
With plott LIFE, you can book up to 28 weeks at once. Guests can pay in monthly installments, making longer stays much easier to secure.
What’s the maximum stay on Zigbang?
How many weeks can guests book on Zigbang?
Zigbang short-term rental contracts run from 1 week (7 days) up to 12 weeks.
Starting term: 1 week (7 days), then additional days after the minimum stay
Minimum stay: Landlords can set a minimum longer than 1 week
Maximum stay: 12 weeks per contract
How do guests extend a Zigbang stay beyond 12 weeks?
Extensions aren’t automatic. They require a separate additional contract and renewed landlord approval.
Approval: The guest requests an extension, then the landlord reviews and approves the extra period
Minimum term: Additional contracts must also be at least 1 week
Payment deadline: To ensure a continuous stay, the extension request and payment must be completed before checkout time on the original contract
Costs: For a continuous stay, the cleaning fee and deposit aren’t charged again. Guests pay rent, building fees, and the fee for the additional period
Why does Zigbang’s 12-week limit make things harder for hosts?
Can’t guests just get approval to extend?
Every extension requires another approval, payment, and calendar check. One missed step can cost you a long-stay guest.
Timing: A continuous stay isn’t guaranteed if payment isn’t complete before checkout time
Schedule conflicts: An extension may not be possible if someone else books those dates first
More work: You need to manage approvals, payments, and dates every 12 weeks
Could paying all at once be too much for a long-stay guest?
Yes. Zigbang requires full payment upfront, with no installments.
For example, a 12-week booking at ₩350,000 per week has to be paid all at once.
Item | Amount |
|---|---|
12-week stay (₩350,000/wk) | ₩4,200,000 |
Tenant fee (9.9%) | ₩415,800 |
Guest’s one-time payment | ₩4,615,800 |
※ This example is for illustration. Actual prices vary based on the listing’s rates and discounts.
With a large amount due all at once, guests may choose a shorter stay or put off booking.
That can mean missed long-term bookings and more time managing vacancies for hosts.
How does plott LIFE help you secure long-stay guests?
How many weeks can guests book on plott LIFE?
Book up to 28 weeks (about 6 months) in a single contract on plott LIFE.
Flexible terms: Book for 7 days or more, with stays set by the day
Maximum stay: Up to 28 weeks per contract
Fewer extensions: Guests can book a longer stay from the start, with fewer approvals to manage every 12 weeks
Why do monthly installments help with long stays?
For stays of 28 days or more, guests can split the rental cost into monthly payments, making longer bookings easier to commit to.
For guests: Pay monthly, like rent, instead of paying millions of won upfront
For hosts: Lower upfront costs make guests more likely to book a longer stay
Fewer vacancies: Longer contracts mean fewer turnovers and less time between bookings
Zigbang vs. plott LIFE: long-stay terms compared
Feature | Zigbang short-term rentals | plott LIFE |
|---|---|---|
Maximum contract length | 12 weeks | 28 weeks |
After 12 weeks | Separate extension contract + landlord reapproval | One contract up to 28 weeks |
Guest payment | Full amount upfront | Monthly installments for stays of 28 days or more |
Host fee | 3.3% | ₩0 (through December 31, 2026) |
Host fee for a 24-week stay (at ₩350,000/wk) | ₩277,200 | ₩0 |
