We booked one day before we were supposed to arrive and the listing said the place was available. The next day, when we were at the airport already we found out that the host had canceled although he had confirmed THE DAY BEFORE. I did receive an email from Airbnb saying the reservation was canceled but no word from the host. IF YOU KNOW THAT YOUR PLACE WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE DO NOT LET PEOPLE HAVE THE OPTION OF BOOKING IT, especially if it is the day before.