I have always had instant bookings but had it set so that you could not automatically booked unless you had positive feedback from other hosts.
I received a booking for 7 boys aged 18-19 years of age. I only have a 3 bedroom house. This boy only joined the same day, has never stayed at an Airbhb before but the system allowed him to book. I contacted the boy and told him that Airbnb should not have accepted their booking. I wanted to know a bit about him and he said they want to have a get together and want to be somewhere where they can drink and have a good time. I told him we live next door and told him the property is not suited for 7 single boys as there are only 3 beds and a sofa bed. He said it was OK they would sleep on the lounges or on the floor.
I then told them that they are not allowed to bring other people onto the property to have a gathering and he asked why. I would never have accepted this booking if I had the chance. He did say one of the other boys booked an Airbnb last year on the south coast. I asked if there were any issues and he said I don't really know, but this has sent alarm bells off in my head.
Has anyone ever had the same issue. His booking is not until the end of January/February so I have time to cancel but it appears I will be penalised by Airbnb for doing so which seems unfair.