Hello fellow ABB Hosts and Guests
I recently had cause as a Host to be able to use the Option of "Changing" an existing Guest reservation who was wanting to leave earlier than their booked term as a Guest and want others to be aware of this Option to use to cover for any financial disadvantage as a Host.
It's a great Option to know about for Hosts to also open one's calendar to other potential Guests rather than have a Blocked calendar if one CANCELS outright.
Where it says select Cancel or Change as a Host take the initiative use the "CHANGE" option and go from there.
One can go back and change the amounts or dates to see if it's the amount you want to offer and receive yourself before confirming the amount.
As a Host you can change dates booked and the sum of monies in this option as appropriate rather than use the straight out CANCEL option.
Use this option to yours and your guests advantage.
They can either agree or decline one's offer but it's a great option to have in conjunction with your chosen Cancellation Policy when a Guest has already commenced their stay.
I understand that this option doesn't impact on ones outright Cancellation as it's a Change not an actual Cancellation as such.
All the best
How Do I cancel a Reservation as a Host
https://www.airbnb.co.nz/help/article/166/how-do-i-cancel-a-reservation-as-a-host