Anyone get this?
Guest- "Hi-- looking at your space and love it. Wondering if you have availability for a weekend in (September.) I see that the calendar is blocked. Any wiggle room?"
Me- "Thanks for checking us out! Our calendar is up to date on availability. We do have some openings in (November) if that works for you. We look forward to hosting you."
A few weeks go by...
Guest - "Just checking to see if you had any (September) weekend openings. I had contacted you before. Let me know!"
Me- "Nice to hear from you. Our calendar is still accurate. We haven't had any new weekened openings. We typically book up quickly this time of year and with COVID cleaning protocols have even less availability due to the waiting time between guests. I would encourage you to book our openings in (December) as those are the first available if you are planning a visit. We look forward to hosting you!"
A few more weeks go by... now almost at the end of the month they are asking about.
Guest- "Hi, still looking for an open weekend in (September.) Any cancellations? We would really love to come."
Me- "Thanks for checking back. Our calendar is still accurate. As the month is almost over, its unlikely we will have an opening. Is (December) possible for your visit? That is our earliest availability. We also have weekend dates in 2021 that are open. We do fill up fast, and will likely be raising our rates in the new year due to increased operational costs. if you are interested in a visit, it might be best to grab some future dates now. Have a great day!"
I *think* this type of communication means I should either 1) kick out guests who booked or 2) send a deep discount to the inquiring individual as their preferred weekend is not available. But I am not offering either option. Is that how you read this, fellow hosts?