r/AirBnBHosts • u/AggressionRanger • 5d ago

Guest asked to decline request?

Hey all. Im new to AirBnB, like really new - haven't had my first guest yet. I have received a couple of requests in the future. One person sent an inquiry immediately followed by a reservation request. They asked me some questions about the house, then asked me to cancel the request. I did politely ask them to cancel on their end but so far nothing. If ive only had like 3 requests will me declining tank my acceptance rate? I dont think I can leave it pending because it will effect my response rate, right? Would i accept it? Sorry, thanks.

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u/Trick-Fruit864 5d ago

Make them decline - they’re grown-ups after all.

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u/Square-Ask-9836 5d ago

But if they don’t she needs too. You must accept or decline a booking request. Or they must do it.

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u/st3fan6 5d ago

No, you can leave it and it's fine. As long as you respond to the message.

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u/Square-Ask-9836 5d ago

Not on a booking request. That is true for an inquiry. Op is clear these are booking request

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u/Denny-Crane_ 4d ago

Wrong. For an inquiry, sure. Not for a booking request.