@Ann487
@Colleen253 is correct her earliest message.
Just this past few days, I had a previously booked guest cancel. When the guest 1st booked, her phone number had an extra digit and 4.5 stars. Ok hmm. How did that get through the verification process? She got that phone # straightened out. Told me she had a second account, that she forgot about. Um, ok. 4 days before check in, on a 3 night stay, she had to work on check in day. Couldn't arrive until at least 2 hours after latest check in time. Offered to pay for night, even though arriving next day. Ugh! Next question, friend (on booking), took the day off. Could the friend come early and check in. Um, no, booking guest must arrive before or with other guests. Ok, can the reservation be transferred to the friend? Um, no, Airbnb does not allow this....
Online messaging via Airbnb, the whole time....
She asked if she could cancel the reservation and have the friend rebook. I said ok, without further comment. She cancelled and promised to bring a present from her home town.
My really bad, seeing red flags all over this booking.
Solution, I blocked the dates before the friend could request to book. Initial guest cancelled therefore not my record. And I have no obligation to the other party.
Ultimately my gut feeling that this was going to go bad. I did contact Airbnb and they noted the situation on the guest record. Just for future reference.
Hope this experience helps.