Hi Folks
I had a rather lengthy inquiry for a booking which I responded to in seconds, only to have the potential guest change their mind within hours, which to be frank seems very odd.
This was all handled using the IOS Airbnb application, I'm also an “Instant booking” Host.
My problem:
Now I’m getting reminders from Airbnb to either except or decline this booking when in fact no booking existed other than the original inquiry.
My Options: “Preapprove” or “Decline”
My Issue:
“Preapproval” is a nonsense as to paraphrase the potential guest they had changed their plans and no longer require a booking.
“Decline” is also a nonsense as they never booked in the first place and my worry is that it will be held against me by Airbnb or a least deducted from my allowable quota of declines.
I am also concerned it may also effect my response rating.
I absolutely cannot stand this sort of confusion particularly since I’m on “instant booking”
My Question:
What should I do?
Regards
Cormac
The Explorer's Club Krakow.