How to connect a rental?

In this article:

• Create a new listing on Airbnb
• Connect an imported listing from Airbnb
• Connect an already existing listing on BookingSync to your Airbnb account

Create a new listing on Airbnb

Add a new listing to a connected Airbnb account

1. Drag and drop your BookingSync properties from the left side to the right side to the grey zone "Drop a BookingSync rental here to synchronize with Airbnb" for new and existing listings.
2. Update the listing settings in the Airbnb app in BookingSync, by clicking on change settings. Here you will find:
   • the type of sync: full sync or sync rates and availabilities (limited)
   • the cancellation policy: You can choose between Flexible, Moderate, Strict, Super Strict 30 and Super Strict 60 + non-refundable  - Details at https://www.airbnb.com/home/cancellation_policies - Careful that super_strict cancellation policies cost 5% commission instead of 3%.
   • instant booking allowed category
   • the min advance notice (Use inquiry instead of instant booking if the booking starts less than x hours before midnight of the reservation's start date)
   • the number of changeover days
   • Special offer sync type
   • the house rules
3. Make sure there is no warning such as content issue to resolve > if needed resolve content issue
4. On the Airbnb listing sync page -www.airbnb.com/rooms- you’ll see each listing that was imported from BookingSync, click on “review listings” to start:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
5. Review existing Airbnb listings - Map listings  - www.airbnb.com/rooms/sync/map_listings                                                                                 
   

   

    

    

   On the left side, you will see your BookingSync listings ( that you just dragged on the app) and on the right side the listing of Airbnb, that will be replaced/mapped 

   Confirm that the Airbnb listings match the suggested connected app listings OR select a different listing OR create a new one. 

   VERY IMPORTANT: If your listing already exists on Airbnb you must choose from the DROP DOWN MENU the corresponding listing. Leave "New listing" ONLY IF the listing doesn't exist yet on the Airbnb platform.

6. Create new Airbnb listings ( in case they DO NOT EXIST yet on Airbnb )

   

   Please note that if you select "New Listing" no reviews will be shown as it will be a brand new listing.

7. In case you need to fix issues before publishing :

9. Settings - Listing Sync category

Select 1 or more listings already mapped or created

Click on “Edit selected” and “Sync settings”

and choose the sync from; Only sync pricing and availability or Sync everything 

Your listings will be live right away!!

Connect an imported listing from Airbnb

In order to import your Airbnb listings into your BookingSync account please refer to the following article.

Once your listing is imported from your Airbnb account into your BookingSync account,  follow the steps below to connect it:

1. Once the listing is published in your BookingSync account you can go back to your BookingSync Airbnb app and connect the listing
2. Update the listing settings in the Airbnb app in BookingSync, by clicking on change settings. Here you will find:
   • the type of sync: full sync or sync rates and availabilities (limited)
   • the cancellation policy: You can choose between Flexible, Moderate, Strict, Super Strict 30 and Super Strict 60 + non-refundable  - Details at https://www.airbnb.com/home/cancellation_policies - Careful that super_strict cancellation policies cost 5% commission instead of 3%.
   • instant booking allowed category
   • the min advance notice (Use inquiry instead of instant booking if the booking starts less than x hours before midnight of the reservation's start date)
   • the number of changeover days
   • Special offer sync type
   • the house rules
3. Make sure there is no warning such as content issue to resolve > if needed resolve content issue
   
4. Your listings will be automatically published on Airbnb

Connect an already existing listing on BookingSync to your Airbnb account

In order to connect an already existing listing on your BookingSync account to connect it to an already existing Airbnb listings:

1. Drag and drop your BookingSync properties from the left side to the right side corresponding to your Airbnb listing
   
2. Update the listing settings in the Airbnb app in BookingSync, by clicking on change settings. Here you will find:
   • the type of sync: full sync or sync rates and availabilities (limited)
   • the cancellation policy: You can choose between Flexible, Moderate, Strict, Super Strict 30 and Super Strict 60 + non-refundable  - Details at https://www.airbnb.com/home/cancellation_policies - Careful that super_strict cancellation policies cost 5% commission instead of 3%.
   • instant booking allowed category
   • the min advance notice (Use inquiry instead of instant booking if the booking starts less than x hours before midnight of the reservation's start date)
   • the number of changeover days
   • Special offer sync type
   • the house rules
3. Make sure there is no warning such as content issue to resolve > if needed resolve content issue
   
4. Your listings will be automatically published on Airbnb