A guest, from China and speaks little English, used instant book (the day before check-in), and has 2 good reviews. After he books he tells me about his 3 children, including one 2-year-old, which is my biggest concern. He also has a 7-year-old and an 11-year-old, who are old enough and past that stage of racing around, touching things, and putting things in their mouth.
I allowed children at one time but then I got too nervous as I am not using to having children around, and with the unsafe areas in the house. I have never had children so I am unfamiliar with parenting. My house has always been kept clean and maintained, and I have many touch-worthy things in the house, including some expensive decorations from Europe, which would be enticing to children. I thought it was best to start disallowing children for safety reasons. I then modified my listing to make it as clear as day that due to prior guest experiences, young children are not permitted.
Despite this emphasized in my listing, this guest uses instant book, and I see he is brining a 2-year-old. That struck a nerve. I had to explain to him in a nice way that it was on my listing that young children are not permitted. His only response was "Sorry I not know much english. yes I will be careful, and watch him".
This guest is is staying two nights, tonight and tomorrow. Because it was a last minute booking, I dont know if I could have canceled the reservation and explain I had in the house rules young children are not permitted. Seeing he used AirBnB before, I would think he would know to read the house rules. But since this is a short stay, I'm not sure if I should just let him finish the stay, and remind him again to read the house rules, and make sure the listing allows children, before booking. Should I also mention something in the review (maybe not the public review, but the private feedback)?