We are brand new to hosting (listed this week) and have already had multiple bookings, requests and inquiries. One request has us concerned and we aren't sure how to proceed.
Guest: Requested booking for three guests for a month (we have a max of 22 days, but request to consider longer stays). Guest said they were moving from a nearby city, closing on a house in our city and needed an interim place to stay.
Us: Since she has no reviews, we asked her to update her profile (which had only her name) so we could get to know her better and make sure she read the house rules.
Guest: Updated the profile, then mentioned she had a pet (ok, we are pet friendly) and also asked if her friend could come and stay here and there throughout their stay. She also offered to give us her landlord's information (which would be great, except it's blocked in messaging.)
Us: Unfortunately, we do not allow overnight guests, gave her the pet fees and wanted to confirm the actual number of guests
Guest: Things have changed and we now will have 6 adults, one infant and the dog
When the number of guests jumped from 3 to 7 and a dog, this caught our attention because originally, she said they already closed on a house in our city and just needed an interim place for 3 people.
Especially being new, we don't want to get dinged for a decline, but this just isn't sitting well with us.
Advice? We have 6 hours left to accept/decline.
TIA
