@Ryne43
Ryne, I would accept that reservation without a second thought.
After a while you get good at spotting red flags,
This guest has required nothing of you,
1/......they have not asked for anything that you haven't already stated in your listing description.
2/......they have stated you have a lovely, peaceful property, they have come to you in a complimentary way and they simply want to pay and stay.
3/......they have provided you with their names and described comprehensively their reason for staying.
These are exactly the things I look for in a reservation request, as far as I am concerned they tick all the boxes.
Remember Ryne, we were all newbies once upon a time, we all started out with a blank Airbnb slate and almost all of my first time users have turned out to be great guests. The fact they have just joined and don't have any previous reviews would not be a turn-off for me. I place more importance on that initial contact.....how have they approached me!
My experience has taught me that guests fall into two categories.....
A/.......'Passive/Complimentary'......"Hi my name is Jane, my husband Bob and I would like a few days away to celebrate our wedding anniversary, your cottage looks great and we can't wait to stay".
I don't need to dig any more, they have named themselves, they have told me the reason for their visit, they have praised my listing, they just want to pull out the credit card and stay.
I know they will be great guests!
B/......'Aggressive/Demanding'......."We are attending a wedding in your area, can we check-in at 1.00pm to give ourselves plenty of time to prepare? do you have off street parking? we have a small dog, he is well trained and doesn't bark, I am sure he won't give you any trouble if you will let us bring him"!
Nah.....hang on, I don't know you from Adam but, all you have done is require something of me that would have been answered in the house rules if you had bothered to read them.
Ryne, don't get involved with hagglers.....the more questions they ask the more they strengthen their ground and weaken yours. It's a form of 'power-play' to them, they question everything on order to get their own way.
Just make sure that all guests are named, approved by you as a guest and made known to Airbnb when they book, just point out that unregistered guests have no protection through Airbnb and this in turn affects the host. Be strong on that point and I think you will find this will be a good booking.
All the best.
Cheers..........Rob