So I had a new guest sent a reservation pre-approval. This guest did not have their ID verified and just joined October 2021 with no reviews. That to me was a bit of a red flag. However most concerning is the message this person sent. Something didn’t sit right with me after I read it.
Hey, love the spot. In one of the photos I see what appears to be the main cottage on the left and on the right is a separate structure. Is that structure on the right simply a detached garage? I was just looking to confirm it isn’t a neighbour that close.
The garage isn’t even that close. This individual would be travelling alone and to be honest it’s not cheap for one night at our three bedroom cottage. So wondering what the intention is of the stay.
So I wrote back, asked this individual to get verified, confirm guest number and reason for trip and what was their expectations as per recommendations by hosts on this site in another forum. I also declined the pre-approval and told them I would be happy to relook at the pre-approval once all the above was completed.
This person has since gotten ID verified and sent another message asking if our place is free for one night. They did not confirm reason for trip or expectations. I told them we have a two night minimum stay as per the calendar requirement. I don’t know why, but I am feeling anxious about this persons question and the entire thing. Also reading how sometimes first time stays have been disastrous, I am very worried.