@Ellie96
Hi, sorry to hear what happened - here are a few observations first on your profile which may be helpful
You advertise microbreweries as your headline and further down, with a exclamation mark say ' 'The place is yours to enjoy!'
You also do 1 nighters - and a beautiful open plan space like yours is a magnet for everyone (including bad guests)
All of this together will invite the party type.
I would focus much more on the art/events etc and be a bit more 'grown up' in your description. I would also remove the 'smartlock' feature. You can tell them about check in closer to the arrival date.
I also think that a little white lie about where you live is no harm. You give quite detailed information on when you are about and close by. I would remove that and say something like I am adjacent to the property and within very easy reach at all times.
You are not using instant book - which is good, so don't be afraid to ask questions about why they are in the area, etc - how many people (adults/children etc).
I would change your house rule regarding extra guests to: Strictly no other guests on the property at any time other than those registered with the owner, or agreed in advance with the owner.
Also I don't see that you have a security deposit in place - but I may be wrong on that as I have not gone through all the screens.
You need to raise a claim under the old profile and after 48 hours, involve AirBnB and you can then tell them about the profile. AirBnB will expect you to have photographic evidence plus professional estimates for repair/cleaning etc.
Even then, if you didnt have a security deposit in place, your chances of getting money from the guest are close to nil. Even if you did have it would seem to me like the guest is good a games and you will end up stressed out trying to get anything back.
An alternative is your own insurance: I assume you have host insurance for holiday lets? If not then definitely something you should consider.