Your host can hand over the keys in several ways, depending on their preferences and setup. Check directly with your host which option is planned ahead of the booking to make your arrival easier.

In this case, your host will greet you in person and hand over the keys directly. You should then walk through the space together to spot any discrepancies compared to the listing's description and photos (if you notice anything, be sure to report it to your host via chat and take photos).

Some hosts have a keybox and will send you the code so you can be more independent when entering and leaving the space. You should then walk through the space to spot any discrepancies compared to the listing's description and photos (if you notice anything, be sure to report it to your host via chat and take photos).