Hostaway allows users to effectively manage their minimum stay settings across bookings. This guide explains how to set and adjust minimum stay requirements, troubleshoot syncing issues with Airbnb and other platforms, and ensure accurate updates across channels.
General Overview
Minimum stay requirements can be set in Hostaway either for specific dates or in bulk. Once applied, these changes typically sync with connected platforms, such as Airbnb, VRBO, and Expedia. However, manual actions may occasionally be required to ensure immediate syncing.
How to Update Minimum Stay Requirements
1. Bulk Updates
To update the minimum night stay across multiple dates, follow these steps:
- Log in to your Hostaway Dashboard.
- Navigate to Calendar > Monthly.
- Click on any date to open the date selection tool.
- Set the Start Date and End Date.
- Select Availability.
- Update the Minimum Night Stay to your desired value.
- Click Save to apply your changes.
✅ Once saved, these changes will automatically sync with Airbnb and other connected platforms.
2. Adjusting Minimum Stay Settings for Specific Dates
If you need to update settings for a specific range of dates, follow this streamlined process:
- Go to the calendar in Hostaway.
- Select the starting date and the ending date for which you want to apply changes.
- Update the Minimum Nights field with the desired number.
- Save changes.
🔍 This update applies instantly to future bookings (up to two years). However, manually actioned syncs may be required for some platforms like Airbnb.
Troubleshooting Syncing Issues
If changes to your minimum stay settings are not reflected on platforms like Airbnb, VRBO, or Expedia:
- Ensure you use Hostaway’s calendar to input and save the new settings.
- Perform a manual sync from Hostaway to expedite updates on connected channels.
- Confirm that stored settings on external tools, like PriceLabs, do not overwrite Hostaway updates.
Summary
- Quick Adjustments? Use the calendar for specific date settings.
- Bulk Changes? Configure start and end dates in the calendar's selection tool.
- Seeing Delays? Double-check save statuses, force manual syncs, or verify third-party tool integrations.
By following these steps and leveraging Hostaway's dashboard tools, you can manage minimum stay settings effectively and maintain accuracy across booking platforms.