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How can I reduce unsuitable bookings?

Published October 1, 2026 · 1 minute read

The answer

Make important details easy to find before booking: capacity, sleeping privacy, access, location, rules, and unavailable features. Answer inquiries consistently and avoid exaggerated claims. Price and photographs can attract attention, but accurate information helps guests decide whether the property meets their needs.

Screening must remain lawful and consistent with platform rules. Better fit comes from clear expectations, not unsupported judgments about guests.

This answer is general education. Apply it to the property's actual location, agreements, and circumstances. Where a decision requires professional advice, use a qualified adviser.

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