Olympic Rental : Want strict cancellation policy

[Scott25]

Hi there.

I am only interested to rent my place for the upcoming Olympics.

I have listed my rental property and the default is flexible.

The airbnb web site says that after listing I can go to settings, calendar and change from flexible.  I am NOT interested in the one rental a year cancelling and the rentor getting a full refund a day before arrive for a one in a lifetime event.  I would rather not rent.

But there is no section terms to change the cancellation policy.

Any ideas to set a more strict policy?

Thanks Scott

[Marit-Anne0]

Did you consult the community help guides ?

https://community.airbnb.com/t5/General-Hosting/Changing-Cancellation-Policies-and-Check-In-Check-Ou...

[Margaret33]

I am the same. I originally had a strict cancellation policy of no refunds for short term stays otherwise I do not have a life outside airbnb and my laptop. Airbnb changed my cancellation policy without telling me,  to flexible and says the superstrict policy is by invitation only!  I do not think they should be able to change my policy without informing me.  I want really strict cancellation policy otherwise it is difficult to plan repairs etc. The maximum I can earn is not a full time salary and therefore I have to supplement it with other things. Does airbnb not realise this? 

[Marit-Anne0]

@Margaret33

Superstrict is by invitation only and has been for some time.  Strict is still available and you can set this on your listing yourself.

airbnb does not give a toss about our earnings as long as they are making the most of it.  They have set up a platform for us to use to our best avail and we will have to work within those frames or quit.

[Donna15]

@Margaret33 and @Scott25, it's my understanding that the super-strict cancellation policy is only available to Business-travel-ready and other high-end, possibly long-term listings that meet certain criteria not necessary for the rest of us ordinary mortals. 

Perhaps you could contact AirBnB for specific details. 

https://community.airbnb.com/t5/Tips-Tricks/Contact-Airbnb-A-Community-Help-Guide/m-p/16165#M728

[Margaret33]

Thank you Donna,

What is a business ready listing please? When did this policy come into effect? my strict policy was changed to flexible without informing me

[Donna15]

@Margaret33 and @Scott25, you might want to look at threads via the 'Search the Community' box at the top of the page. There are a number of conditions that must be met in order to apply for 'business-travel-ready' status.

Here's a link that might help as well. 

https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/1185/what-makes-a-listing-business-travel-ready