NEW · PHOTOPROOF
Rental inspection, done right: locked proof, not just memories
This isn't about damage. It's about a dishonest guest — one day, one stay, no matter your track record.
Real photo, real session — one of our host users
LockedStay — before arrivalCaptured on
11 sept. 2026, 13:46 UTC
Status
Intact
SHA-256 fingerprint
78449b80c123c83f5265d3f562f9b666b03203a9f48f9e9d298b208bd2153402
The day it gets disputed, you already have the answer.
Every photo is locked the second it's taken. The dispute arrives as a message — the proof answers with a link.
Before session — after cleaning, before arrival
Locked · before arrivalLiving room
11 sept. 2026 · 13:46 UTC
Guest · arrival day
The stain on the sofa was already there when we arrived. I'm asking for a refund.
Before proof — sofa clean, locked at 1:46 PM, before their arrival. Verification link attached.
Before session — another gîte, same week
Locked · before arrivalBathroom
11 sept. 2026 · 13:42 UTC
Guest · arrival day
One of the whirlpool tub's jets was already broken when we arrived. It wasn't us.
Before proof — all jets intact, locked before their arrival. No damage visible.
4 minutes per cleaning. Guided room by room, from a link, no account needed for your team.
Three screens, one ready case file
What you see here illustrates the app's 3 steps.
Salon
After every cleaning
A checklist guides each room
Wide shot, then close-ups on sensitive surfaces and objects. 4 minutes, from your dashboard.
Locked78449b80c123c83f…02
At capture
Every photo is dated and locked the instant it's taken
The date and time come from us, not your phone — they can't be changed. And once taken, the photo can't be edited without it showing. That's the difference between "I have photos" and "I have proof."
Hi, I'm reporting damage during the stay of Sep 8–11. Check-in report on Sep 8, 1:46 PM: the living room sofa was intact, fingerprint a3f9e2c1…. Check-out on Sep 11, 10:12 AM: a 4 cm burn mark. Replacement quote: €340.
Review, tweak, send
In case of a dispute
The case file assembles in two minutes
PDF report, original photos, claim text, public verification link. Ready for Airbnb, Booking, Vrbo or your insurer.
What no one else can prove
Anyone can say "I have photos." Few can prove they weren't retouched — let alone let a third party check for themselves.
Locked the moment it's taken
The photo gets locked the moment it reaches us — never from a gallery. If it's altered, even slightly, it shows immediately.
Dated by us, not your phone
A phone's clock can be changed in two taps. Ours can't.
Verifiable by anyone, no account needed
The platform, your insurer or the guest can check the integrity and date themselves via a public link. You don't have to take our word for it — neither do they.
Try it on a real proof →What we don't promise
A refund. On Airbnb, Booking or Vrbo, the platform makes that call. We give you the strongest proof that exists — no more, no less.
Used every week on our own gîtes
PhotoProof was born in two gîtes near Mont-Saint-Michel bay. We use it ourselves before offering it to you.
2
gîtes equipped since launch
35
stays documented since June 2026
0
disputes needed so far
A real case file, a real gîte, anonymized
These 3 photos come from a real session on one of our own gîtes — name and exact location removed. The date and lock are those of the real files.
Locked78449b80c123c83f…3402
11/09/2026, 13:46
Locked9c4341f98679e8d9…6565
11/09/2026, 13:43
Locked7528fcd1a3db23fb…e782
11/09/2026, 13:42
Example gîte — Brittany
Less than one euro per protected stay
A lost dispute costs you €100 to €600 out of pocket. A protected stay costs the price of a coffee.
One single balance, usable across all your properties.
1st protected stay free — try it with no commitment.Frequently asked questions
I've been hosting for years with no problems. Why start now?
A clean track record doesn't protect you from a one-off claim: Airbnb looks at the specific stay in question, not your history. It's not your call whether it happens — it's the guest's. At under €1 a stay, protecting every stay costs less than a single lost dispute.
Is a property inspection mandatory on Airbnb?
No. Unlike long-term rentals, no platform requires a formal check-in/check-out inspection. The burden of proof lies entirely with the host — PhotoProof builds that proof for you, on every rotation.
How long are my photos kept?
30 days, which covers both Airbnb's (14-day) and Booking's claim windows. If a dispute comes up, download the case file — it's yours to keep, with no time limit.
Can I let my cleaning team take the photos?
Yes. Share the property's PhotoProof link: your team photographs from their own phone, guided room by room, no ScanStay account or app install needed.
Is PhotoProof included in my ScanStay account?
The ScanStay guest guide stays free. PhotoProof is a separate tool, sold per protected stay, with the first one free. You only pay if you actually want this protection.
Further reading
All articlesAirbnb AirCover damage claims: the real deadline
14 days, reference photos, receipts — what you need before filing.
ReadBooking.comSecurity deposit or Damage Protection Program?
Both mechanisms, and which one fits your property.
ReadVrboFiling a damage claim, step by step
Where, when, and what proof you'll need.
ReadGuideVacation rental inventory and inspection
Requirements, best practices, and a downloadable template.
Read the guideStart protecting yourself
Your first protected stay is free. After that, from €0.99 per stay — nowhere near what a lost dispute costs.