Introduction
Syncing your Airbnb calendar with VRBO (Vacation Rental By Owner) can help streamline your vacation rental management by ensuring that your availability is up-to-date across multiple platforms. This article will guide you through the process of syncing your Airbnb calendar with VRBO, allowing you to manage your bookings more efficiently and avoid double bookings.
Step 1: Obtain your Airbnb iCal URL
To sync your Airbnb calendar with VRBO, you will need to obtain your Airbnb iCal URL. Follow these steps to find it:
1. Log in to your Airbnb account.
2. Go to the “Calendar” tab.
3. Under the “Sync calendars” section, click on “Export Calendar.”
4. Copy the iCal URL provided.
Step 2: Add your Airbnb iCal URL to VRBO
Once you have your Airbnb iCal URL, you can proceed to add it to VRBO. Here’s how:
1. Log in to your VRBO account.
2. Go to the “Calendar” tab.
3. Click on “Import/Export” in the top right corner.
4. Under the “Import Calendar” section, click on “Import Calendar.”
5. Paste your Airbnb iCal URL into the provided field.
6. Click on “Import Calendar” to complete the process.
Step 3: Verify the sync
After adding your Airbnb iCal URL to VRBO, it’s essential to verify that the sync is working correctly. Follow these steps to ensure the sync is successful:
1. Make a booking on Airbnb or block off dates on your Airbnb calendar.
2. Check your VRBO calendar to see if the changes are reflected.
3. Make a booking on VRBO or block off dates on your VRBO calendar.
4. Check your Airbnb calendar to see if the changes are reflected.
If the changes are synchronized between the two platforms, then the sync is working correctly.
Considerations and Limitations
While syncing your Airbnb calendar with VRBO can be convenient, there are a few considerations and limitations to keep in mind:
Delay: Changes made on one platform may not immediately reflect on the other. There might be a delay of a few hours or even up to a day for the sync to update.
Two-way sync: The sync between Airbnb and VRBO is one-way, meaning changes made on Airbnb will reflect on VRBO, but not vice versa. If you want to sync changes made on VRBO to Airbnb, you will need to follow the same steps to add your VRBO calendar to Airbnb.
External bookings: The sync only applies to bookings made through Airbnb and VRBO. If you receive bookings from other sources, you will need to manually update your calendars to avoid double bookings.
Conclusion
Syncing your Airbnb calendar with VRBO can save you time and help you avoid double bookings. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can ensure that your availability is accurately reflected across both platforms, allowing you to manage your vacation rental more efficiently.
References
– Airbnb: airbnb.com
– VRBO: vrbo.com
