Booking for today they they now want to bring a child. I can't cancel as it's too late, she won't cancel as she'll lose money

Liz76
Level 2
Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Booking for today they they now want to bring a child. I can't cancel as it's too late, she won't cancel as she'll lose money

She says they are on their way 2 adults and child. My listing is 2 in the room adults only. What can I do when she turns up at my door? 

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Mike-And-Jane0
Top Contributor
England, United Kingdom

@Liz76 If the child is under 2 then you can do nothing as they 'don't count' in Airbnb land. If the child is over 2 and your limit is two people then you can refuse them entry but you will have to fully refund the guest (however mad that sounds given they have broken your rules). 

Liz76
Level 2
Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Many thanks for your reply. I managed to talk to someone at Airbnb and they have canceled the booking and issued the guest with a full refund. I'm still really cross that the guest was able to put me in this position she wasted my time and potentially lost me another booking.