There is also an alternative option to have someone else (someone you trust) to answer your booking requests and enquiries for you. Therefore you won't lose out on any bookings that may come in while you are away out of internet coverage. You can still block out your place while you are away if you don't want anyone to stay, or cannot host properly, unless, you can get someone to help out for you. So, snooze your listing so you dont have to worry about guests booking while you are away, but get someone to answer your mails for you while away so you wont lose out on bookings that could be made for when you are around to be a host!