Syncing Calendar
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!
DANGER: You are listed on Tripadvisor, Airbnb, VRBO and Houfy; above example shows just 3 sites. (Airbnb, VRBO and Houfy) The screenshot below 4 sites! Make sure you have everything synced correctly.
How do I delete a calendar from Houfy?
Log In > My Listings > Select property > Calendar
Houfy offers two import options: Reservations Only and Everything
EX: if you block dates on XXXX platform, but want them to remain bookable on Houfy, select to import "Only Reservations" instead of "Everything."
Menu > Manage Listings > Calendar > Import tab
If you list your place on Houfy and other websites, you can prevent multiple guests from booking the same dates by syncing your Houfy calendar with your other calendars.
The "correct" way of Synchronizing Calendars: (assuming 3 sites)
- EXPORT Airbnb + VRBO and IMPORT into Houfy
- EXPORT Houfy + VRBO and IMPORT into Airbnb
- EXPORT Airbnb + Houfy and IMPORT into VRBO
TIP: When doing this, keep the browser tabs open.
Step 1) Export Airbnb and VRBO & Import into Houfy
Calendar importing allows you to automatically keep your Houfy calendar up to date with an external calendar that supports the iCalendar format, including Google, Airbnb, HomeAway or VRBO.
Log in to Airbnb: Select Host > Listings > Select listing (Browser Tab 1)
Select the correct listing and find: Availability Settings
To export a calendar:
- On airbnb.com go to Host and select Listings > Select Listing
- Select Calendar and Click Availability settings
- Scroll down to Sync calendars, select Export Calendar and copy URL.
- Paste the Airbnb URL into the Calendar address (URL) field at Import at Houfy.
- Name your calendar. (Airbnb)
- Click Import calendar.
Scroll down and find "Export Calendar"
Copy the link - Make sure you select the whole link..
Open a new Tab on your browser. (Browser Tab 2)
- Log in to Houfy
- Click on the menu icon top right
- Go to Manage Listings on Houfy.com
- Click Calendar for the listing you want to import.
- Click on the top-right corner of your calendar view, select Import calendar and paste the Airbnb link.
Open a 3rd tab: Log into VRBO and go to owner dashboard. (Browser Tab 3)
Select property > Manage > Calendar
Click on the up/down arrows > Export Calendar
Click on the top-right corner of your Houfy calendar view, select Import calendar and paste the VRBO link.
NOW YOU HAVE IMPORTED AIRBNB AND VRBO INTO HOUFY
Step 2: EXPORT Houfy + VRBO & IMPORT into Airbnb
- Copy the export Houfy link (First one) and go to Tab 1: Airbnb > Select "Import" and paste the Houfy link.
- Copy the export VRBO link from tab 3 and go to tab 1: Airbnb > Select "Import" and paste the VRBO link
Step 3: EXPORT Airbnb + Houfy & IMPORT into VRBO
- Copy the export Houfy link(First one) and go to Tab 3: VRBO > Select "Import" and past the Houfy link.
- Copy the export AIRBNB link from tab 1 and go to tab 3: VRBO > Select "Import" and paste the AIRBNB link
Youtube video:
Calendar sync is a way to integrate your calendar with other calendars to update all or some of the calendar data automatically.
In the vacation rental industry, Calendar Sync allows reservations from one calendar to be shared with another calendar automatically. Calendar sync is done using a format called iCal. (.iCal is an format just like .pdf / .com & .xml for example)
With Houfy: Calendar importing allows you to automatically keep your Houfy calendar up to date with an external calendar that supports the iCalendar format, including Google, Airbnb, HomeAway or VRBO.
The "correct" way of Synchronizing 3: AIRBNB, VRBO & Houfy Calendars:
TIP: When doing this, keep the browser tabs open.
- EXPORT Airbnb + EXPORT VRBO and IMPORT into Houfy
- EXPORT Houfy + EXPORT VRBO and IMPORT into Airbnb
- EXPORT Airbnb + EXPORT Houfy and IMPORT into VRBO
The proper way to synchronize takes 2 steps: Export your Airbnb calendar, import into Houfy and Export your Houfy calendar, import into Airbnb.
This process of syncronzing is fairly easy and only needs to be done once.
Step 1: Export your Airbnb calendar and Import it into Houfy.
To export the Airbnb calendar: (Browser Tab 1)
- On airbnb.com go to Host and select Listings > Select Listing
- Select Calendar and Click Availability settings
- Scroll down to Sync calendars, select Export Calendar and copy URL.
- Paste the Airbnb URL into the Calendar address (URL) field at Import at Houfy.
- Name your calendar. (Airbnb)
- Click Import calendar.
Open a new Tab on your browser. (Browser Tab 2)
To Import the Airbnb calendar into Houfy:
- Log in to Houfy
- Click on the menu top right
- Go to Manage Listings on Houfy.com
- Click Calendar for the listing you want to import.
- Click on the top-right corner of your calendar view, select Import calendar and paste the Airbnb link.
Step 2: Export your Houfy calendar and Import it into Airbnb.
- Log in to Houfy
- Click on the menu top right
- Go to Manage Listings on Houfy.com
- Click Calendar for the listing you want to export.
- Click on the top-right corner of your calendar view, click Export calendar annd copy the url.
To import the Houfy calendar into Airbnb: (Browser Tab 1)
- On airbnb.com go to Host and select Listings > Select Listing
- Select Calendar and Click Availability settings
- Scroll down to Sync calendars, select Import Calendar and paste the copied Houfy URL.
- Name your calendar. (Houfy)
- Click Import calendar.