Hi folks.
I have two questions for y'all.
1) I had a reservation recently for a couple with a dog and a cat. I accepted the booking as I only had about 30 minutes left of the 24 to respond and then realised I ought to check with the other guests in the house. Sure enough one is afraid of dogs and the other is allergic so I cancelled the booking the next day. I didn't realise but I now know my calendar will remain blocked for those dates. Although it's only 6 weeks, it's peak season for me. My temptation is to create another listing available only for those dates. Would AirBnB turn a blind eye or is this just asking for all sorts of trouble?
Due to this I also now see that instant bookings can be cancelled penalty free which leads to question 2
2) For those that made the switch from vetting bookings to moving to instant booking - how much better is it? I like the idea of being able to cancel an instant booking if I'm not comfortable with the booking. Any downsides to consider?
Thanks!