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It isn’t for everyone, but even many larger hotels offer a more expensive, non-refundable option. People pay less for non-refundable rental cars and airfare as well. The terms are clear so we don’t need Airbnb canceling a 7 night stay the week of check-in because of a complication with the guest's dog sitter.

Also, if they do cancel in the 60 day window we relist the dates and if they get rebooked then we give that money to the person who canceled.

> If you're able to get people to book with you, great for you, but I can't see a world where I ever would sign up for that

Sounds like the marker is working as designed. Buyer and seller have to find agreeable terms, otherwise no deal and move on

For what it's worth, I always book my flights and hotel stays non-refundable if that's a cheaper option. Except during the pandemic travel restrictions, I've never had to cancel a single flight or hotel reservation so I've figured it's an unnecessary cost.

Not trying to be antagonistic but, so what? No one is asking you to.