Should I Preapprove Airbnb?

You should only send a pre-approval if you're ready to confirm a reservation. If the guest books within 24 hours, the reservation will be co… After expiration, you can still ask the guest to send another reservation request. You can also send a special offer.



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I'm honored by the offer/invites, but can't. I'm flattered you considered me, but unfortunately I'll have to pass this time. I appreciate the offer/invite, but I am completely booked.

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If your reservation request is declined and the listing for the stay shows that it's still available, the host's calendar may not be up-to-date or they may want reservations of a different length or time.

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If the guest has not instant booked and only sent an inquiry, you're in luck. Denying an inquiry is as simple as hitting the decline button and writing a message to your guest apologizing that you are unable to accommodate them.

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You have 24 hours to accept a pre-approval before it expires. If more than 24 hours have passed, you can still accept the pre-approval, but your host will need to approve your request before your booking is confirmed.

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Possible reasons why guests might want to cancel an Airbnb booking (these are just some of the ones I have experienced): illness (self or family member); death of family member, friend or colleague; premature birth of a baby; new job or urgent work need to be somewhere other than the Airbnb location; positive Covid ...

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Airbnb prohibits security cameras or recording devices that are in or that observe private spaces like bedrooms, bathrooms, or sleeping areas. You must indicate the presence of all security cameras or other recording devices in or around a listing, even if they're not turned on or hooked up.

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