How do I politely decline an offer on Airbnb?

How do you politely decline an example?
  1. Unfortunately, I have too much to do today. ...
  2. I'm flattered by your offer, but no thank you.
  3. That sounds fun, but I have a lot going on at home.
  4. I'm not comfortable doing that task. ...
  5. Now isn't a good time for me.




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Declining an inquiry signals to the guest that their needs aren't a good fit for your space and encourages them to request another listing.

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Here are ten key phrases you can use to politely decline requests from guests and clients:
  1. “I apologize for any inconvenience, but unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate that request.”
  2. “I understand your need, but I'm afraid that is not possible at the moment.”


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If your reservation request is declined by the host or expires (hosts have 24 hours to respond), no charge is made for the reservation and you're free to book another place to stay.

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While rejection undoubtedly runs rampant on Airbnb (and not just from the hosts), there are several tactics to almost guarantee you don't get dubbed a “persona non grata” next time you're booking a getaway.

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Guests Who Don't Read Your Listing This is the type of guest that will ask you where things are located before even looking. They may also neglect to read the house rules and violate them during their stay. They may be very picky and critical and more likely to leave you a bad review.

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Depending on the nature of the violation, Airbnb may also take other actions, such as canceling an upcoming or active reservation, refunding a guest from a Host's payout, and/or requiring Hosts to provide proof that they have addressed issues before they can resume hosting.

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Before you book, a Host will only be shown your first name and identity verification status. Your full name and profile photo will be shared with the Host after your booking is confirmed.

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As of 2023, Airbnb does not have an upper age limit preventing older guests from renting. In other words, no guest that is 25 years or older (who has a healthy account) faces any booking restrictions on Airbnb.

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Depending on local laws and regulations, having more people than allowed could result in fines or even eviction from the property. Additionally, overcrowding can lead to uncomfortable living conditions for everyone involved as well as potential damage to the property itself due to wear and tear from extra guests.

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