Syncing AirBnB and VRBO calendars

[Dale Bertrand]

We have one STR that we are renting only on AirBnB. We'd like to list it on VRBO also but we'd like to avoid double bookings since it will be on two STR sites.

I don't think we need a full featured channel manager (we aren't interested in automation since we've enjoyed working directly with our guest so far). The only software we are using right now is PriceLabs for dynamic pricing.

I'm planning to sync the two calendars using the AirBnB "Calendar Sync" feature. From what I've read, VRBO has a similar feature that should prevent double bookings. The downside (based on my understanding) is that it could take several hours for the calendars to sync after a booking. I'm willing to accept this risk if that's the only issue because we don't get very many bookings for this STR.

Do we need a channel manager?

Thanks in advance for your help!

- Dale

[Joshua Strickland]

A channel manager will change your life. I use Hospitable, but there are many others. There are a lot of reasons to use a product like that. It can sync your calendars, automate messages so you never miss a check in/ check out, improves your response time on the platforms, and many other integrations. You can still communicate with your guests as much or as little as you want. And it’s only $25/ month