Host altered my reservation

[Anna1031]

I made a reservation which is coming up in less than 24 hours and my host has requested to charge me an additional $184.94. The notice says if I decline, it will not change my reservation. However, I'm worried my host will cancel on me and leave me without a place to stay in the last minute if I do decline. I am waiting for a response from him asking what caused the change. Has this happened to anyone else?

[Marzena4]

The transaction is binding for the host, @Anna1031. Do not agree to any alteration, rather get Airbnb CS involved in this.

[Matthew285]

@Anna1031, did the host give a reason for the increased price?

(Whether they did or not, you should certainly contact AirBnB directly about this.)

And yes, it has happened to lots of other people.

Sometimes it is because the guest made a mistake during booking that the host is trying to correct (such as stating the wrong number of guests).

Sometimes it is because the host made a mistake about pricing.

Sometimes the host is just being greedy.

Contacting AirBnB will help sort it out.

AirBnB can also help you find alternative accomodation should your original host cancel on you.