Advice needed - Airbnb booking in Rio during peak season
I hope this post is allowed!
I need some advice. I have booked a place in Rio during peak season for 4 nights in Copacabana.
Great reviews, great place for one person, great area, great price at peak season … it all seems too good to be true. After some research I found out it’s common for hosts to cancel reservations during peak season and then re-list the rental for a higher price. They get some penalties (low ratings, blocked from site) but I would get the short end of the stick. I could be stuck trying to find something at the 11th hour for 100x the price $$$$$$$$$$$$$ (plus the fact that, as a female solo traveller, location is extremely important for me)
Should I just cancel my reservation and opt for a hostel? I thought about reaching out to the host to confirm but at the end of the day, there’s nothing that I can do if they cancel last minute. And from what I’ve read, Airbnb won’t do much to help if I find myself with no reservation 3 days before I leave.
Any input is welcomed!