We have been getting a slew of inquiries for dates that are not available. I respond with my usual polite yadda yadda ("check us out on dates in X and X month" etc etc) and have been getting guest responses such as the below:
"I can't believe you are booked! Who is traveling right now?"
" I thought you had to block off most dates for COVID-19 prep. How is it possible you are booked when we want to stay?"
"Wow, its hard to believe that is true! Are you sure you can't fit us in?"
I don't know about others but I am seeing a huge surge in stays from people who are in our state or closely neighboring/easy drive distance states. If I had five listings I could fill them. Guests seem to be unaware that this is the case and respond in disbelief. Is anyone else having this experience? I think many guests are expecting empty rooms and discounts and are unhappy when that is not the reality.