In Ghana, short-term rentals, often called "holiday homes" or ""guest house" refer to privately-owned residences temporarily available to travelers, usually for a few days or weeks or even months. These rentals, which include apartments, houses, or villas, provide a flexible and affordable alternative to hotels, appealing to tourists and business visitors. Typically fully furnished and equipped with essential amenities, these accommodations can be easily booked through online platforms or local agencies

Yes, provided tenants get permission from their landlords to operate a short-term rental in their rented property. This is due to the standard terms in most tenancy agreements and the requirements of the Rent Act of 1963, which governs tenant and landlord responsibilities. Specifically, tenants are expected to use the property in line with the lease terms and must avoid any unauthorized commercial use, such as subletting or short-term rentals, without landlord consent. In cases where the property is part of a managed community, additional approval from the homeowners' association may be required to comply with community regulations.

Ghana currently does not enforce a specific nationwide maximum length of stay for short-term rentals, or "holiday homes." Instead, the length of stay is typically at the discretion of individual hosts and platforms, such as Airbnb,

Yes, hosts in Ghana must register their short-term rental properties with the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) and obtain a permit. This registration is mandatory and ensures that the property complies with national tourism regulations under the

In Ghana, there is no specific national association exclusively for short-term rental (STR) owners. However, the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) and the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MoTAC) oversee regulations for the tourism sector, including accommodations like STRs. These agencies work to ensure compliance with tourism standards and may issue permits and licenses for STRs to operate legally