Yes, @Alison842, @Branka-and-Silvia0 , I just had a guest book for a week, and then ask me about cancelling the reservation a few hours later, once they realized I did not accept pets. They had 2 dogs and wanted me to cancel for them so they could avoid the service fee. Of course I notified them I could not cancel or I would be charged. They knew they had 48 hours to cancel, but were contacting me to hopefully avoid the fee which Airbnb pockets. I was not aware that Airbnb was now keeping the service fee during that 48 hour grace period. My take is this is the best tactic Airbnb has currently for bringing in funds. Book everything and keep the service fee whether the reservation works or Not!
