A host adds their property with photos, pricing, amenities and location. At this stage the listing is live but marked unverified.
Before any site visit, we verify the host is who they say they are and has the right to list the property — whether they own it or manage it.
A Manzo team member visits the property, checks it matches the listing photos and description, and confirms the amenities listed actually exist.
Once everything checks out, the listing is marked "Hakikisho verified" with the date, so guests can see exactly how recent the inspection was.
No middleman, no booking fees. You message the host on WhatsApp, confirm your dates, and book — Manzo just handles the discovery and trust layer.
Confirming the host is real and has legal standing to rent out the property.
Making sure listing photos genuinely represent the space — no bait-and-switch.
Checking that Wi-Fi, parking, pools, and other listed amenities actually exist and work.
Verifying the neighborhood and address match what's shown in the listing.
A basic check that the property is in the state a guest would reasonably expect.
Looking for functioning locks, safe access, and no obvious safety red flags.
"Hakikisho" means "assurance" — when you see this badge on a listing, it means our team has physically visited that property and confirmed the details are accurate. It's not a self-reported claim from the host; it's independently checked by Manzo.
New listings start out unverified while they wait for a site visit — this doesn't mean something is wrong with them. If you're considering an unverified listing, we recommend confirming details directly with the host on WhatsApp before making any payment.