Hi! I am a new host and I have a situation which you probably have been in already. Someone sent a request to book in which they asked for a discount. I declined explaining that the rates are not negotiable. They then agreed to the initial price and sent another request.
I feel inclined to decline their request on the basis that 1) I think it's a red flag (them asking for a discount. My prices are not high for the area and season. And there are plenty of cheaper options in that town. So I am projecting that they will be a one hard to please group);
and 2) they want to have a family reunion in my home. It's a 9 people capacity and I feel that they will try to bring in more people, AND it sounds awful lot like a party and I don't allow parties there.
The guest has only one albeit positive review, and worded both his messages very politely.
So my question is basically how do I gracefully decline that second request?
And I am wondering whether you guys would accept a guest in such circumstances?
Thank you!