@Douglas353,
Ok just read this thread. Getting back to Douglas353's original question/point, and this is just happening to me right now/today. A guest submitting a Trip Request while flat out breaking my house rules (no kids) and the clock is ticking. Happens consistently. Declining offers 4 reasons, dates, fit, trip length, uncomfortable. Will one of these ding me and another will not? Will they all ding me? I am at the mercy of requesting the Guest to withdraw their Trip Request, fingers crossed they will, but what a horrible quandary for the host no? What Airbnb needs to add in their list of 4 Decline options is: "Guest Trip Request directly breaks stated house rules - no penalty to host!" Simple, clear, bam, done.