Im new to AirBnB hosting.
I've chosen to have all booking made by inquiring first. So glad I did.
I just got my first inquiry from someone who ignored the house rules of no children under age 12.
Not wanting to decline and be penalized by Air BnB, especially on my first booking, I replied promptly and offered her a compromise---that I would approve if she agreed to my terms (that she replies and agrees in advance that the property is not set up for small children, that I assume no liability, that she is responsible for a nominal cleaning fee if there are spills/stains left on furniture, rugs, bed, etc (I do not charge one otherwise), etc, ...reasonable points.
I was very clear she needed to agree so I could approve the booking, have been very polite, welcoming, professional and willing to acommodate as long as she acknowledges the concerns.
The clock is ticking and I've received no reply, and of course, its for the July 4th holiday, and I appear unavailable until she responds.
I'm not sure whether to decline her or book her with another message stating that it is only under the stipulated circumstances, and that if she does not agree, she will need to cancel.
I really want to start out positively and am not sure what to do.