How do you handle last-minute booking requests?

[Elisa]

Hello everyone😊,

I hope your week is going well.

Today, I would love to hear how you handle last-minute booking requests. I know it can be a challenge, but it’s also an opportunity to showcase flexibility and excellent service.

By staying responsive and adaptable, you can turn last-minute requests into positive experiences that build your reputation as a thoughtful host.

I’m curious to know, how do you handle last-minute bookings?

Share your tips with other hosts in the comments!

Wishing you a great day,
Elisa 🌻

[Elisa]

Hi @Kathleane0 😊, 

Thank you so much for sharing your approach here!

It seems like you have had an amazing experience. Have you received many last-minute bookings during this journey? How long have you been hosting?

Warm regards 🌻,

[Kathleane0]

I'm a newbie, hosting for 7 months. I've had maybe 4 last minute booking requests, some even want an early check in. Those experiences have prompted me to get the space ready IMMEDIATELY upon a guest checking out, no matter what my calendar looks like.

[Rosanna51]

Hello @Elisa

My Settings are for bookings at least a day before. If my calendar is empty after a guest leaves I make sure I get most of the clean done the day guests leave so that if someone books last minute for the next day I’m mostly ready, if that makes sense. I don’t do same day bookings as I need the time to have my place looking its best each time. 
If it's a very last minute booking and you can’t possibly have your place ready by the normal checkin time, simply ask the guests if they are happy for a later checkin since it was last minute. 
cheers!!!

[Elisa]

Hi @Rosanna51 😊, 

It's nice to hear from you, thank you for sharing this here!

Do you always implement this approach, or have you changed it over time?

Warm regards 🌻,

[Rosanna51]

Hi @Elisa

i briefly tried same day turnaround. It’s too hectic for me. So mostly I’ve always done one day turnaround.  I’ve hardly had any last minute bookings. If I can’t possibly have been ready I simply don’t accept the last minute. booking. I like to be accommodating where I can but not to the enth degree. 
cheers!