Important: This feature Does NOT work with smart pricing enabled on Airbnb, and does NOT import promotions or discounts set up on Airbnb.
Who this is for
- Hosts who list on Airbnb and Houfy
- Hosts who want automatic syncing of prices and availability to avoid double bookings
Before you start
- Make sure you have an active Airbnb account.
- Make sure your listing is already created on Houfy.
- Have your Airbnb login details ready.
- Make sure your pricing is not using Airbnb Smart Pricing (this must be turned off for syncing to work).
Steps
1. Go to Channel Managers
- Open Houfy → Channel Managers
- Click Connect with Airbnb
2. Authorize the Airbnb connection
- You’ll be redirected to the Hospitable authentication page
- Click Connect my Airbnb account
- You’ll be taken to the Airbnb login page → sign in and approve access
- After success, click Take me back to Houfy on Hospitable to complete the connection
3. Map Your Listings
- In the Channel Managers page you will see Airbnb listed as a "Connected Account"
- Match each Houfy listing to the correct Airbnb listing
- Select what you want to sync (or both):
- Pricing
- Availability
4. Sync Behavior
- Availability: Updated instantly from Airbnb to Houfy
- Pricing: Updated every 24 hours
5. Enable Payments on Houfy
Go to Houfy → Manage Listings → Connected Payments
Connect your Stripe or Square account to start accepting bookings and payouts.
Your Airbnb calendar and nightly prices will now update automatically in Houfy.
Troubleshooting
My calendar is not updating on Houfy
- Refresh your browser and wait a few minutes.
- Confirm your listings are correctly mapped.
- Check that the Airbnb account connection is still active in Channel Managers.
My prices are not updating
- Turn off Smart Pricing in Airbnb.
- Wait up to 24 hours for the daily price sync to complete.
My listings will not map correctly
- Double-check that the correct Houfy listing is matched to the correct Airbnb listing.
- Re-run the mapping process if needed.
The connection stopped working
- Go back to Channel Managers and disconnect/reconnect Airbnb.
- Sign back into your Airbnb account when asked to re-authorize.
FAQs
What gets synced between Airbnb and Houfy?
Houfy pulls:
- Nightly pricing
- Availability (calendar)
These items are not synced:
- Discounts and coupons
- Taxes and fees
- Add-ons
- Promotions
How often does syncing happen?
- Availability: Instantly
- Pricing: Every 24 hours
Can I use Smart Pricing on Airbnb with this connection?
No. Smart Pricing must be turned off for pricing sync to function correctly.
Do guests pay through Airbnb when booked on Houfy?
No. All Houfy bookings are take place on houfy and are paid directly to you using your preffered payment method, such as Stripe or Square.
Last updated:
10 December 2025
