How do I reopen a reservation that got declined because I didn't respond soon enough?

[Joan41]

The guest and I have emailed and are ready to enter into a reservation, but the original blocked request keeps showing up. Do we need to wait for a certain amount of time before tryiing again? 

[Marit-Anne0]

@Joan41

When you do not accept/decline within the time frame given, the dates get blocked as a punishment to the host for not being responsive.  The only thing you can do now is contact airbnb, plead your case and hope for their understanding.