No matter where you book with us: our site, Airbnb, Homeaway, Booking.com or any other booking engine, maybe through email or phone, directly in person, etc, you will be asked to pay a deposit. The amount of the deposit varies depending on the property you are renting, but what remains unchanged is that at your check out ( or some days later if you book through Homeaway for example) you are given it back. In case of damages, you may cover them with the deposit. Also, you may use it to pay your electricity consumption at the end of the stay, which is a great solution for your budget planning.