Insurance for STA Owners: What Typical Policies Don’t Cover
- PEC STAs

- Feb 17, 2025
- 4 min read
Insurance is one of those things most short term accommodation owners assume they have handled. A homeowners policy is in place, maybe a landlord policy if the property is rented, and the booking platform offers some level of protection. On paper, it feels covered. In reality, many STA owners are carrying insurance gaps they do not realize exist until something goes wrong.

Short term rentals sit in an awkward space between residential use and commercial activity. That grey area is exactly where many insurance policies quietly stop responding. Understanding what typical policies do not cover is one of the most important risk management steps an STA owner can take.



