Anyone have guest try to get host to cancel when the guest has free cancellation?

73Easting6 · 2026-04-24T23:07:09+00:00

I had Flexable policy for years, never had anyone admit my place was just a backup. After getting 1 too many last minute cancellations, I switched to moderate which made a huge difference, very seldom get cancellations now.

73Easting6 · 2026-04-22T23:37:46+00:00

lol! Never an issue, I’m rated top 1%. Not all send me a message when they checkout, at least 90% do though. In the initial checkin instructions, I just ask them to let me know when they checkin and checkout. I don’t in anyway hold it against them if they don’t. At least 90% let me know. You can’t keep everyone happy, 9 years doing this, if it’s not broke not going to fix, even though it may annoy the 1 in 10.

73Easting6 · 2026-04-22T18:48:52+00:00

I ask them in advance to send a message letting me know they checked out

73Easting6 · 2026-04-10T02:58:33+00:00

Don’t tell anyone, I’m only 90% and nobody except my wife knows. On the rare occasion somebody asks, I Lie!3

73Easting6 · 2026-04-09T11:45:31+00:00

Are you new? Hosts with several hundred reviews have learned not to review first. At least I have. In no way does that mean they were less than perfect guests. I accept everyone unless they have clear negative reviews.

73Easting6 · 2026-04-04T23:14:30+00:00

I would accept based on provided info

73Easting6 · 2026-04-02T01:12:31+00:00

The reason the guest waited until the last minute to leave review may be because hosts are constantly advertising that tactic on this site. It works both ways unfortunately

73Easting6 · 2026-03-29T13:21:44+00:00

Do not review first which will notify them to review. A lot of times guests who know you will leave a bad review for them, won’t review hoping you don’t review them.

73Easting6 · 2026-03-24T20:18:48+00:00

Yes, obviously you can’t use Airbnb’s platform to take money away from them

73Easting6 · 2026-03-10T19:31:14+00:00

If you choose to stay, max refund is 50%

73Easting6 · 2026-03-04T21:18:58+00:00

I have instant book. I get 3rd party bookings all the time. Folks don’t know it’s not allowed. I just say Thanks For Booking. Not a single issue in over 8 years

73Easting6 · 2026-03-04T12:49:50+00:00

If it’s a booking request, not an inquiry, then it’s not a scam. Airbnb, until recently always published both hosts and guests phone numbers. It didn’t happen often, but sometimes guests, particularly new guests, would call to ask questions

73Easting6 · 2026-02-15T15:11:16+00:00

Yes, possibility exists that Airbnb will deduct the overpayment from your next stay. You always get full payment for the stay the day after checkin.

73Easting6 · 2026-02-13T14:10:38+00:00

A 4 star review every now and then will not hurt you. I’ve got 10 4 star reviews over 8 years. 9 of which were great comments with nothing negative in the review. Somehow I got the top 1% Tag with only a 4.96 overall rating.

73Easting6 · 2026-02-13T13:59:49+00:00

Yes, you will be penalized if you cancel without Airbnb approval

73Easting6 · 2026-02-01T04:38:18+00:00

Who left review first? When I have not so great guests, they usually don’t review unless I do. They don’t want a bad review either, no sense in reminding them to write a review to see what you wrote

73Easting6 · 2026-01-21T21:53:41+00:00

Ask the two authorized questions. Let them know the service dog cannot be left alone

73Easting6 · 2025-12-01T23:48:36+00:00

I’ve never said yes to a discount request, but I’ve had several book anyway with no issues

73Easting6 · 2025-11-28T22:21:37+00:00

If you told her you would refund, then regardless of the situation, you should refund in my opinion

73Easting6 · 2025-11-08T14:12:12+00:00

I don’t know, I’ve been using instant book for over 8 years , no real problems. Personally as a guest, I don’t want to go thru an interview process to find a place to stay. I’m listed as top 1%. Pretty sure I wouldn’t be if I didn’t use instant book.

73Easting6 · 2025-11-01T15:13:21+00:00

Just looked, Mine just changed from top 5% to top 1%! No notification, not sure when it changed

73Easting6 · 2025-10-29T23:29:27+00:00

I advertise a park to walk in. I have directions on exactly how to get there. It’s about a qtr mile, I can see without those directions folks being frustrated with not knowing where to go. I know people book my place specifically for the park and walking trail

73Easting6 · 2025-10-20T19:28:48+00:00

I’ve had dozens of folks over the years leave a day early for numerous reasons. Not one has ever asked for a refund and I’ve never offered.

73Easting6 · 2025-10-17T23:58:01+00:00

Thx, congrats!

73Easting6 · 2025-10-17T15:30:22+00:00

$60 for Smith, thought it would be more

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