Accepting and declining requests

Answering requests, and why speed matters.

For hosts

If your listing is set to Request to book, requests appear on your host dashboard. Accept or decline each one.

Accepting does not charge the guest — it lets them pay. The dates are only secured once they do.

Answer quickly

Guests usually book elsewhere if nobody replies. We send you a reminder if a request has been waiting 18 hours, but the sooner the better.

Prefer not to review each request? Turn on ⚡ Instant Book when editing your listing and guests can book directly.

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Email contact@ethiobete.com — include your booking dates or listing name if it’s about a specific stay.

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