Surface calendar notes in inbox when inquiry overlaps noted dates

Problem statement

Currently, hosts can add notes to specific dates in the calendar (e.g., "potential long-stay guest considering these dates" or "friend considering using the property"), but when a new inquiry comes in for those same dates, the notes are not visible in the inbox. Hosts must manually check the calendar to see if there are any notes on the dates being requested, which creates a risk of accepting a booking without considering important context.

Current workaround

Hosts must remember to check the calendar for notes before accepting or declining each inquiry, or they risk accidentally accepting a booking that conflicts with plans or priorities they've documented in calendar notes.

Impact

  • Risk of accepting less valuable bookings when a more valuable opportunity (like a long-stay guest) is being considered for the same dates
  • Extra steps and context-switching between inbox and calendar to check for notes
  • Missed opportunities to prioritize higher-value reservations
  • Increased mental load trying to remember which dates have important notes

Proposed solution

Display calendar notes directly in the inbox when a new inquiry comes in for dates that have notes attached. This could appear as a banner, alert, or highlighted section within the inquiry view, making the notes immediately visible before the host accepts or declines.

Unlock

Hosts would be able to:

  • See relevant calendar notes immediately when reviewing inquiries in the inbox
  • Make informed decisions about accepting or declining bookings without switching to the calendar
  • Avoid accidentally accepting bookings that conflict with documented plans or priorities
  • Prioritize higher-value reservations more effectively

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Date

About 16 hours ago

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