Help with Calendars

Frequently asked questions about calendars

Houfy says: can NOT import this link?

Most probably, you copied the wrong link, you might have copied the url in the browser. Please read the above document. ALL larger marketplaces have proper synchronization set up through specific export and import links. (.ics files) - These do not show in the browser.

I'm blocking dates on VRBO but they do not show on Houfy?

Please make sure you have VRBO synced into Houfy.

I added a reservation on Houfy ("Add Booking") but it doesn't show on Airbnb?

Did you import Houfy into Airbnb? Please make sure you did. Airbnb can not get any data from Houfy if you did not import the Houfy calendar into Airbnb.

What does the little sync button do?

The little sync button fetches data from the linked website. As far as I know, only Houfy, Airbnb and Tripadvisor have this.Once you have synced your calendars correctly, you should be all set!

How do I delete a calendar from Houfy?

  1. Log into Houfy
  2. Click your profile picture in the top right of Houfy
  3. Manage Listings
  4. Select property
  5. Click on the calendar you want to remove > Delete

Related Articles

What is Calendar Sync?
Calendar sync is a way to integrate your calendar with other calendars to update all or some of the calendar data automatically.
How can I manually sync or do a hard sync on Houfy?
You can do a hard sync when you get a booking. It's up to Airbnb or VRBO to pull in Houfy's new calendar info. So you should find out how often Airbnb or VRBO "syncs" with other sites. It is our understanding Airbnb syncs every 2 hrs and VRBO up to 6 hrs.
When would a host use calendar pricing?
Calendar pricing removes the need to edit the beginning/end dates of each season. By using calendar pricing, you can leave the seasonal rates alone, and just override any rates/minimum night stays.
How to create a rule set in the calendar?
Please select menu > Manage Listings. Select the listing you want to remove the co-host, and then click Edit. Click Calendar from the left menu and click on any dates.
Change minimum stay in the calendar
On Desktop/laptop: Please select menu > Manage Listings Select the listing you want to change, and then click Calendar. Click on any date or the date you want to change the minimum stay.
Where do I edit or change my booking cut-off date?
The booking cut-off date prevents travelers from booking your property after a specific date. This is helpful for those who may not want bookings far in advance, or for those who haven't set next year's rates yet.
How do I block my calendar
What does “blocking dates” mean? A blocked date is a date, or period, that you have set to prevent a guest to book dates.
Export all reservations from Houfy
Most travel sites export current and future reservations in the export link, to export all past reservations on Houfy follow the below article.
Clear your calendar pricing
Go to Listings and click the listing you want to change Click Calendar from the left menu and click Clear pricing Click on Clear Pricing again to confirm the removal of prices.
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