Longer Booking Requests

[Tiffany944]

Hello, I host an airbnb in our carriage house in our backyard. We have had several requests recently for stays longer than a month and don't feel comfortable booking that without first talking to the guest and possibly taking a security deposit. Is it possible to communicate with the potential guest over the phone without violating Airbnb's terms? They typically flag the message if a guest lists a phone number or any other method of contact. Thanks in advance!

[L127]

I have neighbors that take longer bookings only. But for me, I am too nervous someone will stay beyond the time paid and cause me to go through eviction procedures. 

[Marie8425]

@Tiffany944 

I do a lot of longer stays becase I do a lot of contract employees.  What works for me though is I only accept a 30 day max reservation and then using Airbnb extensions wer extend the reservation.  This makes it easy if the Guest is unhappy they  don't request if I am unhappy I have found my son unexpectedly visiting sorry had to block the nights has worked