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[[Category:Channel Manager]]
This page is about the menus SETTINGS->CHANNEL MANAGER->HOMEAWAY and SETTINGS->CHANNEL MANAGER->HOMEAWAY->CONTENT and explains how to set up an XML connection with Homewaway and their companies
==General==
*[[:Category:Channel Manager|Click here]] for general information on how the channel manager works.
*This tutorial explains how to [[Setting_Prices_for_Booking_Channels|set prices for channels]].
== Capabilities ==
*Export property listings content (create properties at Homeaway)
*Export prices and availability
*Import bookings
Existing or new listings can be updated via XML. Data of existing listings will be overridden by the information the sent from Beds24. The Homeaway implementation will be in touch with you and you can check with them if you want to keep certain data.
If you use the XML connection all updates should be done in Beds24 (not in Homeaway) because changes you make in Homeaway will be overridden with the next update.
The connection can update:
Homeaway.com,
VRBO.com,
abritel.fr,
aluguetemporada.com.br,
fewo-direkt.de,
homdelidays.es,
homdelidays.it,
homeaway.at,
homeaway.ca,
homeaway.co.au,
homeaway.co.mx,
homeaway.co.uk,
homeaway.dk,
homeaway.es,
homeaway.fi,
homeaway.gr,
homeaway.it,,
homeaway.nl,,
homeaway.no,
homeaway.pl,
homeaway.pt,
homeaway.se,
homelidays.com,
ownersdirect.co.uk,
stayz.co.au
vacationrentals.com.
== Limitations ==
*Homeaway allows agencies with five or more listings to use their XML connection. If you are not eligible your can use our [[Homeaway.com_iCal| Homeway Ical]] connection to synchronise calendars.
== Before you connect ==
'''Prices'''
*We can only send availability if you have set up prices which are activated for this channel. This tutorial gives general information how to [[Setting_Prices_for_Booking_Channels|set prices for channels]].
NOTE: Homeaway 'PULL' the data from Beds24, so if you make changes it may not be displayed in their extranet immediately. They will always request live availability before allowing a booking.
'''Bookings'''
Homeaway does not allow same day bookings. In SETTINGS->CHANNEL MANAGER ->HOMEAWAY ->SPECIFIC CONTENT you can choose if bookings are imported with "Request" or "Confirmed" status.
Only bookings made after the connection is established will be imported and can be managed. Existing bookings can be imported via iCal or manually.
== Set up ==
1. Homeaway have to initiate the XML connection. Please contact Homeaway via this link [https://www.homeaway.co.uk/info/property-managers https://www.homeaway.co.uk/info/property-managers] and ask them to open a project for you to use Beds24 channel manager.
2. Once you have the permission from Homeaway to use the XML connection send us a support ticket. Please paste the reply you received from Homeaway into the ticket and name the Beds24 account you want us to activate. Make sure we can see the Email address from your Homeaway contact.
3. We will then activate the connection from our end and send your "Assigned Advertiser Id" directly to [email protected] in order HomeAway can make the connection active on their side as well. After we have activated your account you will see this Id in SETTINGS->CHANNEL MANAGER->HOMEAWAY.
Homeaways XML activation applies per Beds24 account. All properties visible in an account can be connected. If you are managing properties for different owners or in different locations please check with Homeaway how you need to structure your account to suit their requirements.
=== 1. Languages ===
Homeaway will inform you which language is compulsory. It is the language of the Homeaway site you are listed. If this language is different from the language you use as default language for your booking page you can set it in SETTINGS->CHANNEL MANAGER ->HOMEAWAY ->SPECIFIC CONTENT.
If you need to activate languages go to SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE->INTERNATIONALISATION.
=== 2 Listings ===
A Homeaway listing is a property in Beds24. A listing can have one or more units. Homeaway supports room types. This means that you can connect rooms/units which have a quantity of more than one.
==== Minimum Requirements ====
To send property information to Homeaway, the following information must to be entered into Beds24 to meet the Homeaway minimum content requirement for listings:
*Property name
*Property type
*Maximum number of guests
*Accurate address for each property
*Latitude and longitude for each property
*At least 6 pictures for each listing recommended resolution of 1920x1080.
*Headlines with at least 20 characters
*Each listing must have at least one bedroom and one bathroom
*For online bookings you will need prices and inventory
==== Define Bedrooms and Bathrooms====
They can be set up for the property (SETTING->PROPERTIES->DESCRIPTION) or per room (SETTING->PROPERTIES->ROOMS->SET UP).
Criteria which apply to all rooms in the property should be set up with the property. They will be automatically applied to all rooms in the property.
Criteria which only applies to one room should be entered in the room.
Make sure you do not create duplicates.
Note: Do not send additional bathroom amenities if you have a full bathrooom.
Example 1: All units (rooms) have one bedroom and one bathroom. In this case you can set up the bedroom and bathroom in SETTING->PROPERTIES->DESCRIPTION. The number will be applied to all room/units.
Example 2: You have one unit with one bedroom and another unit with two bedrooms. In this case set the bedrooms up in SETTING->PROPERTIES->ROOMS->SET UP.
Bedrooms and bathrooms are configured by feature codes which are entered in the "Features" field.
*Click on the "Edit " button next to the "Features" field.
*In the pop up click on "Bedroom" or "Bathroom".
*Set the type and use the selectors to define the features within each room.
*If you have multiple bedrooms or bathrooms make sure you define them all. If you have more than 2 rooms click "Close" and SAVE. The system will then automatically add more rooms when you click on the "Edit" button again.
*Close the pop up and then press SAVE.
You can also manually add bedrooms and bathrooms and amenities. For more information see "All feature codes" below.
Homeaway does not support all features Beds24 offers. For a list of all feature codes Homeaway supports see "All feature codes" below.
==== Amenities====
Amenities can be set up for the property (SETTING->PROPERTIES->DESCRIPTION) or per room (SETTING->PROPERTIES->ROOMS->SET UP).
Criteria which apply to all rooms in the property should be set up with the property. They will be automatically applied to all rooms in the property.
Criteria which only applies to one room should be entered in the room.
Make sure you do not create duplicates.
Example 1: All units (rooms) have Wifi. In this case you can set up the Wifi in SETTING->PROPERTIES->DESCRIPTION. The number will be applied to all room/units.
Example 2: You have one unit with Wifi one and another unit without Wifi. In this case set the Wifi up in SETTING->PROPERTIES->ROOMS->SET UP.
Features and amenities are configured by feature codes which are entered in the "Features" field.
*Click on the "Edit " button next to the "Features" field.
*In the pop up click on "Amenities".
*Tick the amenities you provide.
*Close the pop up and then press SAVE.
You can also manually add bedrooms and bathrooms and amenities. For more information see "All feature codes" below.
Homeaway does not support all features Beds24 offers. For a list of all feature codes Homeaway supports see "All feature codes" below.
==== Prices ====
We send one price per day. If there are multiple prices for the same day activated for Homeaway the system will send the one with the lowest minimum stay.
'''Indicative Price'''
Homeaway requires and "Indicative" price. This is the price is only shown when the guest searches for a property. Beds24 sends one price. The price for the highest occupancy will send When you click on the "Edit specific content for Homeaway" link you can choose to send the price for a different occupancy. Make sure you have these set for the whole year. The system uses either the daily prices or rates in which "Homeaway" which are activated for Homeaway.
'''Price for booking'''
The indicative price is not used for bookings. When a guest starts a booking Homeaway will request the price for the period and the number of guests selected from Beds24. Extra person prices in the Rate are supported. All percentage upsell items except for the ones set to "refundable" defined for the property will be included.
=====Price Multiplier=====
If you want to add a multiplier to your prices add a '''*''' followed by the multiplier number to your hotel id.
The multiplier applies to all prices and fees which are sent.
For example a hotel id setting '''123456*1.23''' will multiply all prices by 1.23 sent for hotel id 123456. (i.e. raised by 23%)
Lower prices can be sent with a multiplier less than 1, i.e. '''123456*0.85''' will send a price 85% of the normal price (i.e. lowered by 15%)
To convert the price of bookings imported add a * after the multiplier, for example '''123456*1.23*''' will divide the price of the booking by 1.23.
You can also use currency conversion template variable. All currencies supported by the booking page currency selector can be used.
For example *[CONVERT:IDR-EUR] will convert Indonesian Rupees to Euros.
==== Cleaning Fee ====
Cleaning fee is required by Homeaway and if it is not set by one of these methods a value of zero will automatically be sent. You can enter the cleaning fee in SETTINGS->CHANNEL MANAGER-->PROPERTY CONTENT->ROOM CONTENT.
==== Policies ====
Homeaway requires a cancellation policy and a rental agreement. We will send the policies set in SETTING->PROPERTIES-> DESCRIPTION.
==== Children====
If you allow children set the number of children which are allowed or "Dont ask" in the setting for "Maximum Children" in SETTING->PROPERTIES-> ROOMS -> SETUP.
=== Payments and Payment Schedule ===
By default payment is due on arrival. If you have set up deposit collection in SETTINGS - > PROPERTIES- > PAYMENT COLLECTION we will send deposit amount set there to be due at the time of the booking and the remainder if any at arrival.
In SETTINGS - > CHANNEL MANAGER - > HOMEAWAY.COM -> SPECIFIC CONTENT you can set which payment types you accept. Beds24 supports following payment options:
1. Invoice
If you choose "Invoice" you need to enter a description on how guests can pay in SETTINGS - > CHANNEL MANAGER - > HOMEAWAY.COM -> SPECIFIC CONTENT "Payment Options Description "
2. Credit Card
The cards you have activated in SETTINGS - > PROPERTIES - > CREDIT CARD will be sent as accepted cards.
If required you can use an Auto Action to request payments from guests. [[:Category:Payment_Collection#Request_Guests_to_Submit_Credit_Card_Details|Here]] you can find more information.
== Activation ==
Enter your Homeway username and tick "Inventory", "Bookings" and "Prices" in SETTINGS->CHANNEL MANAGER->HOMEAWAY.COM (NOT iCal).
==== Pictures====
Homeaway supports property pictures and room pictures.
*The pictures activated as "Property Pictures" in SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE->PICTURES will be sent for the property. Make sure you have enabled at least 6 property pictures per listing.
*The pictures activated as "Room Pictures" in SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE->PICTURES will be sent for the room. If there are no room pictures then offer pictures will be sent for the room.
If you use external pictures you need to make sure they are .jpg format.
If you need to change a picture, add or change it's caption text to ensure it gets re-imported by Homeaway
==== Check if data is complete and correct====
Go to SETTINGS->CHANNEL MANAGER->HOMEAWAY ->CONTENT or click on the "View content sent to Homeaway" link.
If you do not meet the minimum requirements Homeaway will reject all data sent.
To update the listing content click on the links on this page.
To check which information is sent to Homeaway click on the "View actual data sent to Homeaway" link. This will show you the raw data. A click on "View Actual Data" will show you which prices are sent.
== Updates ==
Changes to availability and prices will be instantly sent to the channel. Changes for other settings for example minimum stays will send with the next update. Click on "Update" if you want to push them through instantly.
== 6. All feature codes ==
You can also manually add bedrooms and bathrooms and amenities typing the feature codes exactly as listed below into the "Features" field.
Each room feature code can have additional features added to it separated by a space which will list the features within this room. Multiple rooms can be added.
Example: One bedroom with a double bed and a crib
BEDROOM BED_DOUBLE BED_CRIB
Example: The property has 3 bathrooms with various features
BATHROOM BIDET COMBO_TUB_SHOWER
BATHROOM BIDET
BATHROOM_HALF TOILET
Add feature codes one for each feature separated by spaces.
Example: A property has television, internet and beach view
TELEVISION INTERNET BEACH_VIEW
1. Bathroom Types - If there are multiple bathrooms add one code for each followed by appropriate amenity codes.
BATHROOM
BATHROOM_HALF
BATHROOM_SHOWER
1.1 Bathroom Amenities - These must be specified after the bathroom type code and are applied to the preceding bathroom type code. If there are multiple features in the room add a code for each
BIDET
COMBO_TUB_SHOWER
JETTED_TUB
OUTDOOR_SHOWER
SHOWER
TOILET
TUB
2. Bedroom Types - If there are multiple bedrooms add one code for each followed by appropriate amenity codes.
BEDROOM
BEDROOM_LIVING_SLEEPING_COMBO
BEDROOM_OTHER_SLEEPING_AREA
2.1 Bedroom Amenities - These must be specified after the bedroom type code and are applied to the preceding bedroom type code. If there are multiple beds in the bedroom add one code for each.
BED_BUNK
BED_CHILD
BED_CRIB
BED_DOUBLE
BED_KING
BED_MURPHY
BED_QUEEN
BED_SOFA
BED_SINGLE
3. Nearest features
Nearest features must consist of three parts in order joined by underscores, a feature type, the distance unit, the number value.
For example '''NEAREST_BEACH_KILOMETERS_3''' or '''NEAREST_BAR_METERS_200'''
Feature types
NEAREST_AIRPORT
NEAREST_BEACH
NEAREST_GOLF
NEAREST_RESTAURANT
NEAREST_TRAIN
NEAREST_BAR
NEAREST_FERRY
NEAREST_HIGHWAY
NEAREST_SKI
Distance units
KILOMETRES
METRES
MILES
MINUTES
4. Other features
LIVING_ROOM
FIREPLACE
WOOD_STOVE
HEATING
AIR_CONDITIONING
ELEVATOR
TELEPHONE
HAIR_DRYER
IRON_BOARD
LINENS
TOWELS
DRYER
WASHER
BALCONY
DECK_PATIO_UNCOVERED
LANAI_GAZEBO_COVERED
GARDEN
GRILL
GAME_ROOM
VERANDA
GARAGE
PARKING_POSSIBLE
PARKING_PAID
BOOKS
DVD
FOOSBALL
GAMES
MUSIC_LIBRARY
TABLE_TENNIS
POOL_TABLE
CABLE
SATELLITE
STEREO
TV
TOYS
VIDEO_GAMES
VIDEO_LIBRARY
BREAKFAST_NONE
BREAKFAST_POSSIBLE
BREAKFAST_INCLUDED
DINNER_NONE
DINNER_POSSIBLE
DINNER_INCLUDED
LUNCH_NONE
LUNCH_POSSIBLE
LUNCH_INCLUDED
MEALS_NONE
MEALS_POSSIBLE
PRIVATE_CHEF
INTERNET
KITCHEN
KITCHEN_DINING_AREA
KITCHEN_DINING_ROOM
COFFEE_MAKER
DISHES_UTENSILS
DISHWASHER
HIGHCHAIR
MICROWAVE
OVEN
RACLETTE
REFRIGERATOR
SPICES
STOVE
TOASTER
BEACH
BEACH_FRONT
BEACH_VIEW
DOWNTOWN
GOLF_COURSE_FRONT
GOLF_COURSE_VIEW
LAKE
LAKE_FRONT
LAKE_VIEW
MONUMENT_VIEW
MOUNTAIN
MOUNTAIN_VIEW
NEAR_OCEAN
OCEAN_FRONT
OCEAN_VIEW
RESORT
RIVER
RURAL
SKI_IN
SKI_OUT
TOWN
VILLAGE
WATER_VIEW
WATERFRONT
PETS_CONSIDERED
PETS_NOT_ALLOWED
HOT_TUB
MASSAGE
POOL
POOL_HEATED
POOL_INDOOR
POOL_PRIVATE
SAUNA
B_AND_B
CAR_AVAILABLE
CHAUFFEUR
CLEANING_INCLUDED
CLEANING_POSSIBLE
CONCIERGE
GUEST_HOUSE
HOTEL
STAFF
SHOP
BABYSITTER_RECOMMENDATIONS
BASKETBALL_COURT
BICYCLE
BOAT
CROSS_COUNTRY_SKIING
EQUESTRIAN_EVENTS
FISHING
FITNESS_ROOM
GOLF
HIKING
HORSE_RIDING
HUNTING
ICE_SKATING
JET_SKIING
KAYAK_CANOE
KAYAKING
MOUNTAIN_BIKING
MOUNTAIN_CLIMBING
MOUNTAINEERING
PARAGLIDING
PARASAILING
RAFTING
ROLLER_BLADING
SAILING
SCUBA_OR_SNORKELING
SKIING
SKIING_WATER
SNOW_SPORTS_GEAR
SNOWBOARDING
SNOWMOBILING
SPELUNKING
SURFING
SWIMMING
TENNIS
PETANQUE
TUBING_WATER
WATER_SPORTS
WHITEWATER_RAFTING
WIND_SURFING
CAR_NECESSARY
CAR_RECOMMENDED
CAR_NOT_NECESSARY
CHILDREN_NOT_ALLOWED
CHILDREN_WELCOME
EVENTS_ALLOWED
SMOKING_ALLOWED
SMOKING_NOT_ALLOWED
WHEELCHAIR_YES
WHEELCHAIR_NO
ARBORETUM
AUTUMN_FOLIAGE
BAY
BOTANICAL_GARDEN
CAVE
CHURCHES
CINEMAS
COIN_LAUNDRY
DUTY_FREE
FESTIVALS
FORESTS
HEALTH_BEAUTY_SPA
LIBRARY
LIVE_THEATER
MARINA
MUSEUMS
NUDE_BEACH
PLAYGROUND
POND
RAIN_FORESTS
REC_CENTER
REEF
RESTAURANTS
RUINS
SYNAGOGUES
THEME_PARKS
VOLCANO
WATER_PARKS
WATERFALLS
WINERY_TOURS
ZOO
ANTIQUING
BEACHCOMBING
BIRD_WATCHING
BOWLING
DISCO
ECO_TOURISM
GAMBLING
HORSESHOES
LUAUS
MINIATURE_GOLF
NATURISME
OUTLET_SHOPPING
PADDLE_BOATING
PHOTOGRAPHY
SCENIC_DRIVES
SHELLING
SHOPPING
SHUFFLEBOARD
SIGHT_SEEING
SLEDDING
THALASSOTHERAPY
THERMALISME
WALKING
WHALE_WATCHING
WILDLIFE_VIEWING
ATM_BANK
FITNESS_CENTER
GROCERIES
HOSPITAL
LAUNDROMAT
MASSAGE_THERAPIST
MEDICAL_SERVICES
ADVENTURE
AWAY_FROM_IT_ALL
BUDGET
FAMILY
FARM_HOLIDAYS
HISTORIC
HOLIDAY_COMPLEX
ROMANTIC
SPA
ACTIVITIES
ATTRACTIONS
ARRIVAL_DAY_FLEXIBLE
ARRIVAL_DAY_FRIDAY
ARRIVAL_DAY_MONDAY
ARRIVAL_DAY_NEGOTIABLE
ARRIVAL_DAY_SATURDAY
ARRIVAL_DAY_SUNDAY
ARRIVAL_DAY_THURSDAY
ARRIVAL_DAY_TUESDAY
ARRIVAL_DAY_WEDNESDAY
== Homeaway.com Offline Bookings / Data protection==
Homaway requires you mark bookings which originated from a Homeaway enquiry by setting the Referer value on the detail tab of the booking to '''homeaway'''
Homeaway will have access to these bookings for reporting purposes.
Make sure you comply with your local data protection laws.
==Common Errors==
Any errors reported by Homeaway will be visible when checking the links
'''internal error constructing XML - to see the faulty XML
open https: //www.beds24.com/api/homeaway.com/HA-3.4/unitRates?roomid=XXXXX&show=novalidation '''
Please check you have selected the Channel (Homeaway) in your RATES (Channel Tab) or Daily Prices (Enable)
This page is about the menus SETTINGS->CHANNEL MANAGER->HOMEAWAY and SETTINGS->CHANNEL MANAGER->HOMEAWAY->CONTENT and explains how to set up an XML connection with Homewaway and their companies
==General==
*[[:Category:Channel Manager|Click here]] for general information on how the channel manager works.
*This tutorial explains how to [[Setting_Prices_for_Booking_Channels|set prices for channels]].
== Capabilities ==
*Export property listings content (create properties at Homeaway)
*Export prices and availability
*Import bookings
Existing or new listings can be updated via XML. Data of existing listings will be overridden by the information the sent from Beds24. The Homeaway implementation will be in touch with you and you can check with them if you want to keep certain data.
If you use the XML connection all updates should be done in Beds24 (not in Homeaway) because changes you make in Homeaway will be overridden with the next update.
The connection can update:
Homeaway.com,
VRBO.com,
abritel.fr,
aluguetemporada.com.br,
fewo-direkt.de,
homdelidays.es,
homdelidays.it,
homeaway.at,
homeaway.ca,
homeaway.co.au,
homeaway.co.mx,
homeaway.co.uk,
homeaway.dk,
homeaway.es,
homeaway.fi,
homeaway.gr,
homeaway.it,,
homeaway.nl,,
homeaway.no,
homeaway.pl,
homeaway.pt,
homeaway.se,
homelidays.com,
ownersdirect.co.uk,
stayz.co.au
vacationrentals.com.
== Limitations ==
*Homeaway allows agencies with five or more listings to use their XML connection. If you are not eligible your can use our [[Homeaway.com_iCal| Homeway Ical]] connection to synchronise calendars.
== Before you connect ==
'''Prices'''
*We can only send availability if you have set up prices which are activated for this channel. This tutorial gives general information how to [[Setting_Prices_for_Booking_Channels|set prices for channels]].
NOTE: Homeaway 'PULL' the data from Beds24, so if you make changes it may not be displayed in their extranet immediately. They will always request live availability before allowing a booking.
'''Bookings'''
Homeaway does not allow same day bookings. In SETTINGS->CHANNEL MANAGER ->HOMEAWAY ->SPECIFIC CONTENT you can choose if bookings are imported with "Request" or "Confirmed" status.
Only bookings made after the connection is established will be imported and can be managed. Existing bookings can be imported via iCal or manually.
== Set up ==
1. Homeaway have to initiate the XML connection. Please contact Homeaway via this link [https://www.homeaway.co.uk/info/property-managers https://www.homeaway.co.uk/info/property-managers] and ask them to open a project for you to use Beds24 channel manager.
2. Once you have the permission from Homeaway to use the XML connection send us a support ticket. Please paste the reply you received from Homeaway into the ticket and name the Beds24 account you want us to activate. Make sure we can see the Email address from your Homeaway contact.
3. We will then activate the connection from our end and send your "Assigned Advertiser Id" directly to [email protected] in order HomeAway can make the connection active on their side as well. After we have activated your account you will see this Id in SETTINGS->CHANNEL MANAGER->HOMEAWAY.
Homeaways XML activation applies per Beds24 account. All properties visible in an account can be connected. If you are managing properties for different owners or in different locations please check with Homeaway how you need to structure your account to suit their requirements.
=== 1. Languages ===
Homeaway will inform you which language is compulsory. It is the language of the Homeaway site you are listed. If this language is different from the language you use as default language for your booking page you can set it in SETTINGS->CHANNEL MANAGER ->HOMEAWAY ->SPECIFIC CONTENT.
If you need to activate languages go to SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE->INTERNATIONALISATION.
=== 2 Listings ===
A Homeaway listing is a property in Beds24. A listing can have one or more units. Homeaway supports room types. This means that you can connect rooms/units which have a quantity of more than one.
==== Minimum Requirements ====
To send property information to Homeaway, the following information must to be entered into Beds24 to meet the Homeaway minimum content requirement for listings:
*Property name
*Property type
*Maximum number of guests
*Accurate address for each property
*Latitude and longitude for each property
*At least 6 pictures for each listing recommended resolution of 1920x1080.
*Headlines with at least 20 characters
*Each listing must have at least one bedroom and one bathroom
*For online bookings you will need prices and inventory
==== Define Bedrooms and Bathrooms====
They can be set up for the property (SETTING->PROPERTIES->DESCRIPTION) or per room (SETTING->PROPERTIES->ROOMS->SET UP).
Criteria which apply to all rooms in the property should be set up with the property. They will be automatically applied to all rooms in the property.
Criteria which only applies to one room should be entered in the room.
Make sure you do not create duplicates.
Note: Do not send additional bathroom amenities if you have a full bathrooom.
Example 1: All units (rooms) have one bedroom and one bathroom. In this case you can set up the bedroom and bathroom in SETTING->PROPERTIES->DESCRIPTION. The number will be applied to all room/units.
Example 2: You have one unit with one bedroom and another unit with two bedrooms. In this case set the bedrooms up in SETTING->PROPERTIES->ROOMS->SET UP.
Bedrooms and bathrooms are configured by feature codes which are entered in the "Features" field.
*Click on the "Edit " button next to the "Features" field.
*In the pop up click on "Bedroom" or "Bathroom".
*Set the type and use the selectors to define the features within each room.
*If you have multiple bedrooms or bathrooms make sure you define them all. If you have more than 2 rooms click "Close" and SAVE. The system will then automatically add more rooms when you click on the "Edit" button again.
*Close the pop up and then press SAVE.
You can also manually add bedrooms and bathrooms and amenities. For more information see "All feature codes" below.
Homeaway does not support all features Beds24 offers. For a list of all feature codes Homeaway supports see "All feature codes" below.
==== Amenities====
Amenities can be set up for the property (SETTING->PROPERTIES->DESCRIPTION) or per room (SETTING->PROPERTIES->ROOMS->SET UP).
Criteria which apply to all rooms in the property should be set up with the property. They will be automatically applied to all rooms in the property.
Criteria which only applies to one room should be entered in the room.
Make sure you do not create duplicates.
Example 1: All units (rooms) have Wifi. In this case you can set up the Wifi in SETTING->PROPERTIES->DESCRIPTION. The number will be applied to all room/units.
Example 2: You have one unit with Wifi one and another unit without Wifi. In this case set the Wifi up in SETTING->PROPERTIES->ROOMS->SET UP.
Features and amenities are configured by feature codes which are entered in the "Features" field.
*Click on the "Edit " button next to the "Features" field.
*In the pop up click on "Amenities".
*Tick the amenities you provide.
*Close the pop up and then press SAVE.
You can also manually add bedrooms and bathrooms and amenities. For more information see "All feature codes" below.
Homeaway does not support all features Beds24 offers. For a list of all feature codes Homeaway supports see "All feature codes" below.
==== Prices ====
We send one price per day. If there are multiple prices for the same day activated for Homeaway the system will send the one with the lowest minimum stay.
'''Indicative Price'''
Homeaway requires and "Indicative" price. This is the price is only shown when the guest searches for a property. Beds24 sends one price. The price for the highest occupancy will send When you click on the "Edit specific content for Homeaway" link you can choose to send the price for a different occupancy. Make sure you have these set for the whole year. The system uses either the daily prices or rates in which "Homeaway" which are activated for Homeaway.
'''Price for booking'''
The indicative price is not used for bookings. When a guest starts a booking Homeaway will request the price for the period and the number of guests selected from Beds24. Extra person prices in the Rate are supported. All percentage upsell items except for the ones set to "refundable" defined for the property will be included.
=====Price Multiplier=====
If you want to add a multiplier to your prices add a '''*''' followed by the multiplier number to your hotel id.
The multiplier applies to all prices and fees which are sent.
For example a hotel id setting '''123456*1.23''' will multiply all prices by 1.23 sent for hotel id 123456. (i.e. raised by 23%)
Lower prices can be sent with a multiplier less than 1, i.e. '''123456*0.85''' will send a price 85% of the normal price (i.e. lowered by 15%)
To convert the price of bookings imported add a * after the multiplier, for example '''123456*1.23*''' will divide the price of the booking by 1.23.
You can also use currency conversion template variable. All currencies supported by the booking page currency selector can be used.
For example *[CONVERT:IDR-EUR] will convert Indonesian Rupees to Euros.
==== Cleaning Fee ====
Cleaning fee is required by Homeaway and if it is not set by one of these methods a value of zero will automatically be sent. You can enter the cleaning fee in SETTINGS->CHANNEL MANAGER-->PROPERTY CONTENT->ROOM CONTENT.
==== Policies ====
Homeaway requires a cancellation policy and a rental agreement. We will send the policies set in SETTING->PROPERTIES-> DESCRIPTION.
==== Children====
If you allow children set the number of children which are allowed or "Dont ask" in the setting for "Maximum Children" in SETTING->PROPERTIES-> ROOMS -> SETUP.
=== Payments and Payment Schedule ===
By default payment is due on arrival. If you have set up deposit collection in SETTINGS - > PROPERTIES- > PAYMENT COLLECTION we will send deposit amount set there to be due at the time of the booking and the remainder if any at arrival.
In SETTINGS - > CHANNEL MANAGER - > HOMEAWAY.COM -> SPECIFIC CONTENT you can set which payment types you accept. Beds24 supports following payment options:
1. Invoice
If you choose "Invoice" you need to enter a description on how guests can pay in SETTINGS - > CHANNEL MANAGER - > HOMEAWAY.COM -> SPECIFIC CONTENT "Payment Options Description "
2. Credit Card
The cards you have activated in SETTINGS - > PROPERTIES - > CREDIT CARD will be sent as accepted cards.
If required you can use an Auto Action to request payments from guests. [[:Category:Payment_Collection#Request_Guests_to_Submit_Credit_Card_Details|Here]] you can find more information.
== Activation ==
Enter your Homeway username and tick "Inventory", "Bookings" and "Prices" in SETTINGS->CHANNEL MANAGER->HOMEAWAY.COM (NOT iCal).
==== Pictures====
Homeaway supports property pictures and room pictures.
*The pictures activated as "Property Pictures" in SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE->PICTURES will be sent for the property. Make sure you have enabled at least 6 property pictures per listing.
*The pictures activated as "Room Pictures" in SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE->PICTURES will be sent for the room. If there are no room pictures then offer pictures will be sent for the room.
If you use external pictures you need to make sure they are .jpg format.
If you need to change a picture, add or change it's caption text to ensure it gets re-imported by Homeaway
==== Check if data is complete and correct====
Go to SETTINGS->CHANNEL MANAGER->HOMEAWAY ->CONTENT or click on the "View content sent to Homeaway" link.
If you do not meet the minimum requirements Homeaway will reject all data sent.
To update the listing content click on the links on this page.
To check which information is sent to Homeaway click on the "View actual data sent to Homeaway" link. This will show you the raw data. A click on "View Actual Data" will show you which prices are sent.
== Updates ==
Changes to availability and prices will be instantly sent to the channel. Changes for other settings for example minimum stays will send with the next update. Click on "Update" if you want to push them through instantly.
== 6. All feature codes ==
You can also manually add bedrooms and bathrooms and amenities typing the feature codes exactly as listed below into the "Features" field.
Each room feature code can have additional features added to it separated by a space which will list the features within this room. Multiple rooms can be added.
Example: One bedroom with a double bed and a crib
BEDROOM BED_DOUBLE BED_CRIB
Example: The property has 3 bathrooms with various features
BATHROOM BIDET COMBO_TUB_SHOWER
BATHROOM BIDET
BATHROOM_HALF TOILET
Add feature codes one for each feature separated by spaces.
Example: A property has television, internet and beach view
TELEVISION INTERNET BEACH_VIEW
1. Bathroom Types - If there are multiple bathrooms add one code for each followed by appropriate amenity codes.
BATHROOM
BATHROOM_HALF
BATHROOM_SHOWER
1.1 Bathroom Amenities - These must be specified after the bathroom type code and are applied to the preceding bathroom type code. If there are multiple features in the room add a code for each
BIDET
COMBO_TUB_SHOWER
JETTED_TUB
OUTDOOR_SHOWER
SHOWER
TOILET
TUB
2. Bedroom Types - If there are multiple bedrooms add one code for each followed by appropriate amenity codes.
BEDROOM
BEDROOM_LIVING_SLEEPING_COMBO
BEDROOM_OTHER_SLEEPING_AREA
2.1 Bedroom Amenities - These must be specified after the bedroom type code and are applied to the preceding bedroom type code. If there are multiple beds in the bedroom add one code for each.
BED_BUNK
BED_CHILD
BED_CRIB
BED_DOUBLE
BED_KING
BED_MURPHY
BED_QUEEN
BED_SOFA
BED_SINGLE
3. Nearest features
Nearest features must consist of three parts in order joined by underscores, a feature type, the distance unit, the number value.
For example '''NEAREST_BEACH_KILOMETERS_3''' or '''NEAREST_BAR_METERS_200'''
Feature types
NEAREST_AIRPORT
NEAREST_BEACH
NEAREST_GOLF
NEAREST_RESTAURANT
NEAREST_TRAIN
NEAREST_BAR
NEAREST_FERRY
NEAREST_HIGHWAY
NEAREST_SKI
Distance units
KILOMETRES
METRES
MILES
MINUTES
4. Other features
LIVING_ROOM
FIREPLACE
WOOD_STOVE
HEATING
AIR_CONDITIONING
ELEVATOR
TELEPHONE
HAIR_DRYER
IRON_BOARD
LINENS
TOWELS
DRYER
WASHER
BALCONY
DECK_PATIO_UNCOVERED
LANAI_GAZEBO_COVERED
GARDEN
GRILL
GAME_ROOM
VERANDA
GARAGE
PARKING_POSSIBLE
PARKING_PAID
BOOKS
DVD
FOOSBALL
GAMES
MUSIC_LIBRARY
TABLE_TENNIS
POOL_TABLE
CABLE
SATELLITE
STEREO
TV
TOYS
VIDEO_GAMES
VIDEO_LIBRARY
BREAKFAST_NONE
BREAKFAST_POSSIBLE
BREAKFAST_INCLUDED
DINNER_NONE
DINNER_POSSIBLE
DINNER_INCLUDED
LUNCH_NONE
LUNCH_POSSIBLE
LUNCH_INCLUDED
MEALS_NONE
MEALS_POSSIBLE
PRIVATE_CHEF
INTERNET
KITCHEN
KITCHEN_DINING_AREA
KITCHEN_DINING_ROOM
COFFEE_MAKER
DISHES_UTENSILS
DISHWASHER
HIGHCHAIR
MICROWAVE
OVEN
RACLETTE
REFRIGERATOR
SPICES
STOVE
TOASTER
BEACH
BEACH_FRONT
BEACH_VIEW
DOWNTOWN
GOLF_COURSE_FRONT
GOLF_COURSE_VIEW
LAKE
LAKE_FRONT
LAKE_VIEW
MONUMENT_VIEW
MOUNTAIN
MOUNTAIN_VIEW
NEAR_OCEAN
OCEAN_FRONT
OCEAN_VIEW
RESORT
RIVER
RURAL
SKI_IN
SKI_OUT
TOWN
VILLAGE
WATER_VIEW
WATERFRONT
PETS_CONSIDERED
PETS_NOT_ALLOWED
HOT_TUB
MASSAGE
POOL
POOL_HEATED
POOL_INDOOR
POOL_PRIVATE
SAUNA
B_AND_B
CAR_AVAILABLE
CHAUFFEUR
CLEANING_INCLUDED
CLEANING_POSSIBLE
CONCIERGE
GUEST_HOUSE
HOTEL
STAFF
SHOP
BABYSITTER_RECOMMENDATIONS
BASKETBALL_COURT
BICYCLE
BOAT
CROSS_COUNTRY_SKIING
EQUESTRIAN_EVENTS
FISHING
FITNESS_ROOM
GOLF
HIKING
HORSE_RIDING
HUNTING
ICE_SKATING
JET_SKIING
KAYAK_CANOE
KAYAKING
MOUNTAIN_BIKING
MOUNTAIN_CLIMBING
MOUNTAINEERING
PARAGLIDING
PARASAILING
RAFTING
ROLLER_BLADING
SAILING
SCUBA_OR_SNORKELING
SKIING
SKIING_WATER
SNOW_SPORTS_GEAR
SNOWBOARDING
SNOWMOBILING
SPELUNKING
SURFING
SWIMMING
TENNIS
PETANQUE
TUBING_WATER
WATER_SPORTS
WHITEWATER_RAFTING
WIND_SURFING
CAR_NECESSARY
CAR_RECOMMENDED
CAR_NOT_NECESSARY
CHILDREN_NOT_ALLOWED
CHILDREN_WELCOME
EVENTS_ALLOWED
SMOKING_ALLOWED
SMOKING_NOT_ALLOWED
WHEELCHAIR_YES
WHEELCHAIR_NO
ARBORETUM
AUTUMN_FOLIAGE
BAY
BOTANICAL_GARDEN
CAVE
CHURCHES
CINEMAS
COIN_LAUNDRY
DUTY_FREE
FESTIVALS
FORESTS
HEALTH_BEAUTY_SPA
LIBRARY
LIVE_THEATER
MARINA
MUSEUMS
NUDE_BEACH
PLAYGROUND
POND
RAIN_FORESTS
REC_CENTER
REEF
RESTAURANTS
RUINS
SYNAGOGUES
THEME_PARKS
VOLCANO
WATER_PARKS
WATERFALLS
WINERY_TOURS
ZOO
ANTIQUING
BEACHCOMBING
BIRD_WATCHING
BOWLING
DISCO
ECO_TOURISM
GAMBLING
HORSESHOES
LUAUS
MINIATURE_GOLF
NATURISME
OUTLET_SHOPPING
PADDLE_BOATING
PHOTOGRAPHY
SCENIC_DRIVES
SHELLING
SHOPPING
SHUFFLEBOARD
SIGHT_SEEING
SLEDDING
THALASSOTHERAPY
THERMALISME
WALKING
WHALE_WATCHING
WILDLIFE_VIEWING
ATM_BANK
FITNESS_CENTER
GROCERIES
HOSPITAL
LAUNDROMAT
MASSAGE_THERAPIST
MEDICAL_SERVICES
ADVENTURE
AWAY_FROM_IT_ALL
BUDGET
FAMILY
FARM_HOLIDAYS
HISTORIC
HOLIDAY_COMPLEX
ROMANTIC
SPA
ACTIVITIES
ATTRACTIONS
ARRIVAL_DAY_FLEXIBLE
ARRIVAL_DAY_FRIDAY
ARRIVAL_DAY_MONDAY
ARRIVAL_DAY_NEGOTIABLE
ARRIVAL_DAY_SATURDAY
ARRIVAL_DAY_SUNDAY
ARRIVAL_DAY_THURSDAY
ARRIVAL_DAY_TUESDAY
ARRIVAL_DAY_WEDNESDAY
== Homeaway.com Offline Bookings / Data protection==
Homaway requires you mark bookings which originated from a Homeaway enquiry by setting the Referer value on the detail tab of the booking to '''homeaway'''
Homeaway will have access to these bookings for reporting purposes.
Make sure you comply with your local data protection laws.
==Common Errors==
Any errors reported by Homeaway will be visible when checking the links
'''internal error constructing XML - to see the faulty XML
open https: //www.beds24.com/api/homeaway.com/HA-3.4/unitRates?roomid=XXXXX&show=novalidation '''
Please check you have selected the Channel (Homeaway) in your RATES (Channel Tab) or Daily Prices (Enable)
