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This page is about the menu {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > MAPPING and explains how to connect your rooms in Beds24 to existing listings in Airbnb and how to create new listings in Airbnb | This page is about the menu {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > MAPPING and explains how to connect your rooms in Beds24 to existing listings in Airbnb and how to create new listings in Airbnb | ||
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+ | Beds24 provides a certified 2-way API integration which offers you many additional features and functions which will make working with Airbnb easy for you. | ||
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+ | To use the connection you need an [https://www.airbnb.com/e/ten-things-you-should-know-about-airbnb?irgwc=1&irclid=0IZQSnSSRxyNWT%3AQ-OUPCU2lUkAXtgQxDwyFTg0&ircid=4560&c=.pi73.pk4560_252311_en_beds24_10things&sharedid=en_beds24_10things&af=126295512 account with Airbnb]. | ||
=Capabilities= | =Capabilities= | ||
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After you have mapped your listings Beds24 will automatically. | After you have mapped your listings Beds24 will automatically. | ||
− | *Synchronize prices, availability and restrictions | + | *Synchronize prices, availability and restrictions to Airbnb. |
− | *Import bookings and booking modifications or cancellations. | + | *Import bookings and booking modifications or cancellations. |
+ | *See all messages from Airbnb guests under "Messages". | ||
+ | *Communicate with your guests directly from the booking in Beds24 via the "Messages" tab and via Auto Actions. | ||
You can also choose to | You can also choose to | ||
*Update all content including descriptions and pictures from Beds24 | *Update all content including descriptions and pictures from Beds24 | ||
*Import booking requests | *Import booking requests | ||
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[[:Category:Channel Manager|Click here]] for general information on how the channel manager works. | [[:Category:Channel Manager|Click here]] for general information on how the channel manager works. | ||
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+ | <div style="display:"> | ||
+ | ==Capabilities per Sync Type== | ||
+ | Beds24 offers three different sync types which define which data can be updated to Airbnb. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {| class="wikitable" | ||
+ | |||
+ | ! scope="col"| | ||
+ | ! scope="col"| Occupancy based Pricing | ||
+ | ! scope="col"| Per Day Pricing | ||
+ | ! scope="col"| Rate Plans | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |||
+ | !style="text-align:left; background: #ffffff" scope="col" colspan =4| '''Prices and Availabilty''' | ||
+ | |||
+ | |- | ||
+ | !style="text-align:right" scope="row"|Prices | ||
+ | | Auto** | ||
+ | | Auto* | ||
+ | | Auto* | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | !style="text-align:right;" scope="row"|Availability | ||
+ | | Auto* | ||
+ | | Auto* | ||
+ | | Auto* | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |||
+ | !style="text-align:right;" scope="row"|Min. Nights | ||
+ | | Auto* | ||
+ | | Auto* | ||
+ | | Auto* | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |||
+ | !style="text-align:right;" scope="row"|Max. Nights | ||
+ | | Auto* | ||
+ | | Auto* | ||
+ | | Auto* | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |||
+ | !style="text-align:right;" scope="row"|Closed to Arrival (CTA) | ||
+ | | Auto* | ||
+ | | Auto* | ||
+ | | Auto* | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |||
+ | !style="text-align:right;" scope="row"|Closed to Departure (CTD) | ||
+ | | Auto* | ||
+ | | Auto* | ||
+ | | Auto* | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |||
+ | !style="text-align:left; background: #ffffff" scope="col" colspan =4| '''Limited''' (sends "Pricing Settings" from {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT > "Pricing Settings" in addition to "Prices and Availability" ) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |||
+ | !style="text-align:right;" scope="row"|Listing Currency | ||
+ | | Auto* | ||
+ | | Auto* | ||
+ | | Auto* | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |||
+ | !style="text-align:right;" scope="row"|Guest Included | ||
+ | | N/A | ||
+ | | Auto* | ||
+ | | N/A | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |||
+ | !style="text-align:right;" scope="row"|Extra Person Price | ||
+ | | N/A | ||
+ | | Auto* | ||
+ | | N/A | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | !style="text-align:right;" scope="row"|Dates with no Price | ||
+ | | N/A | ||
+ | | Auto* | ||
+ | | N/A | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |||
+ | !style="text-align:right;" scope="row"|Discounts (2-28 days) | ||
+ | | N/A | ||
+ | | Auto* | ||
+ | | N/A | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |||
+ | !style="text-align:right;" scope="row"|Max Days in Advance | ||
+ | | Auto* | ||
+ | | Auto* | ||
+ | | Auto* | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |||
+ | !style="text-align:right;" scope="row"|Advance Notice (Hours) | ||
+ | | Auto* | ||
+ | | Auto* | ||
+ | | Auto* | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |||
+ | !style="text-align:right;" scope="row"|Advance Notice Requests | ||
+ | | Auto* | ||
+ | | Auto* | ||
+ | | Auto* | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |||
+ | !style="text-align:right;" scope="row"|Early Bird Days to Check-in & Discount | ||
+ | | Auto* | ||
+ | | Auto* | ||
+ | | Auto* | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |||
+ | !style="text-align:right;" scope="row"|Last Minute Days to Check-in & Discount | ||
+ | | Auto* | ||
+ | | Auto* | ||
+ | | Auto* | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |||
+ | !style="text-align:right;" scope="row"|Non refundable discount | ||
+ | | Auto* | ||
+ | | Auto* | ||
+ | | Auto* | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |||
+ | !style="text-align:right;" scope="row"|Custom Fees & Pass Through Taxes | ||
+ | | Auto* | ||
+ | | Auto* | ||
+ | | Auto* | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | !style="text-align:right;" scope="row"|Rack Rate (Default daily price) | ||
+ | | Auto* | ||
+ | | Auto* | ||
+ | | Auto* | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | !style="text-align:left; background: #ffffff" scope="col" colspan =4| '''Everything''' (sends full content additionally to "Prices and Availability" and "Limited") | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |||
+ | !style="text-align:right;" scope="row"|Listing details | ||
+ | | Manual | ||
+ | | Manual | ||
+ | | Manual | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |||
+ | !style="text-align:right;" scope="row"|Descriptions | ||
+ | | Manual | ||
+ | | Manual | ||
+ | | Manual | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |||
+ | !style="text-align:right;" scope="row"|Bedrooms | ||
+ | | Manual | ||
+ | | Manual | ||
+ | | Manual | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |||
+ | !style="text-align:right;" scope="row"|Picture | ||
+ | | Manual | ||
+ | | Manual | ||
+ | | Manual | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |||
+ | !style="text-align:right;" scope="row"|Instant Book | ||
+ | | Manual | ||
+ | | Manual | ||
+ | | Manual | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |||
+ | !style="text-align:right;" scope="row"|Pre-Booking Message | ||
+ | | Manual | ||
+ | | Manual | ||
+ | | Manual | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |||
+ | !style="text-align:right;" scope="row"|Cancellation Policy | ||
+ | | Manual | ||
+ | | Manual | ||
+ | | Manual | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |||
+ | !style="text-align:right;" scope="row"|Check-in start | ||
+ | | Manual | ||
+ | | Manual | ||
+ | | Manual | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |||
+ | !style="text-align:right;" scope="row"|Check-in end | ||
+ | | Manual | ||
+ | | Manual | ||
+ | | Manual | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | <nowiki>*</nowiki>You can always manually trigger an update | ||
+ | |||
+ | <nowiki>**</nowiki>Including Extra person price from Daily Prices | ||
+ | </div> | ||
= Limitations = | = Limitations = | ||
+ | *Blocked dates in Airbnb are NOT imported, you need to block in Beds24. | ||
+ | *You can only connect listings which are live on Airbnb. | ||
*Listings in properties which Airbnb considers "traditional hospitality" like hotels, Bed & Breakfast rooms and small inns are approved by Airbnb on a case by case basis. | *Listings in properties which Airbnb considers "traditional hospitality" like hotels, Bed & Breakfast rooms and small inns are approved by Airbnb on a case by case basis. | ||
− | *If you do not have | + | *If you do not have Daily Prices or Fixed Prices in which "Airbnb" is activated in the "Channels" tab the "Base Price" (Rack Rate) will be used up to a year in advance. |
*Smart Pricing is not available for API connected listings. | *Smart Pricing is not available for API connected listings. | ||
*Airbnb applies the minimum stay " first night only" meaning restrictions must only be satisfied for the arrival date of the booking but not on every day of the booking. | *Airbnb applies the minimum stay " first night only" meaning restrictions must only be satisfied for the arrival date of the booking but not on every day of the booking. | ||
− | *Airbnb does not allow Co-hosts | + | *Airbnb does not allow Co-hosts to use their API. This means if you are a Co-Host Airbnb will not allow you to connect your co-hosted listings via Beds24 (or any other channel manager). Solutions to this limitation are: |
+ | **Ask the host to transfer their account to you. | ||
+ | **Your hosts make the connection between their Airbnb accounts and Beds24 themselves''' | ||
+ | ***You can create a (temporary) subaccount in Beds24 for each of your hosts. Your hosts will have a login where they then can connect their Airbnb accounts. | ||
+ | ***If you manage a large number of properties we can give you the "Connect with Airbnb Account" button. Your hosts will then be able to use this button outside of Beds24 so they will not need to log into Beds24 to allow the connection. | ||
=Before you connect= | =Before you connect= | ||
==Prices== | ==Prices== | ||
− | *We can only send availability if you have set up prices which are activated Airbnb under "Channels" in the Daily Prices or | + | *We can only send availability if you have set up prices which are activated for Airbnb under "Channels" in the Daily Prices or Fixed Prices. |
<span style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 150%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> This tutorial explains how to [[Setting_Prices_for_Booking_Channels|set prices for channels]]. | <span style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 150%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> This tutorial explains how to [[Setting_Prices_for_Booking_Channels|set prices for channels]]. | ||
− | *Airbnb requires a "Base Price" (Rack Rate) which you can set under {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > PROPERTY CONTENT > ROOM CONTENT. Make sure you are prepared to accept a booking for the "Base Price. If you do not have | + | *Airbnb requires a "Base Price" (Rack Rate) which you can set under {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > PROPERTY CONTENT > ROOM CONTENT. Make sure you are prepared to accept a booking for the "Base Price. If you do not have Daily Prices or Fixed Prices which are activated for channel management or in which "Airbnb" is activated the rack rate will be used up to a year in advance. |
*In {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT you can set rules for dates with no price. If you require minimum stays we recommend you set this to the default "Close the Room" because we can not send minimum stays to the Base Price. | *In {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT you can set rules for dates with no price. If you require minimum stays we recommend you set this to the default "Close the Room" because we can not send minimum stays to the Base Price. | ||
− | *You can set a multiplier to mark your price up or down. | + | *You can set a multiplier to mark your price up or down. |
==Bookings and Requests== | ==Bookings and Requests== | ||
+ | |||
+ | <div class="warning">{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}} In instances of Airbnb bookings cancelled by the host, marked as "Cancelled by Host," please note that Airbnb maintains a restriction preventing the reopening of dates for the same property. Airbnb will not reopen dates when you have previously cancelled a booking. The dates should be available on all other channels. | ||
+ | </div> | ||
+ | |||
When you use the API connection Airbnb only allows instant bookings. In {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT you can set which groups of guests are allowed to book. Strictest is only to allow experienced Airbnb guests who provide government ID to book. | When you use the API connection Airbnb only allows instant bookings. In {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT you can set which groups of guests are allowed to book. Strictest is only to allow experienced Airbnb guests who provide government ID to book. | ||
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Inquiries and requests are only imported if you opt in to importing them. | Inquiries and requests are only imported if you opt in to importing them. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Other bookings can be uploaded as a .csv file in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES. | ||
+ | |||
+ | To manually add or blocked dates click on the suitcase icon in the CALENDAR or on "Add Booking" at the top. | ||
+ | |||
+ | If you do not need the actual booking you can adjust the availability in the CALENDAR in the row "Inventory". The number shows rooms remaining to sell. They can be edited to quickly change your availability. Double-click to open a pop-up and save the changes. (it is only possible to lower the number based on the value in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > ROOMS > SETUP "Quantity of this type" and any existing bookings). | ||
Airbnb collects the payment from your guest. Channel collect payments will be shown in the booking invoice if {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER under “Channel Collect Invoice” is set to import them. If you want to import the "Expected Payout amount" or the "Expected Payout and actual payment" from Airbnb you need to set this in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER under "Airbnb" "Invoice". | Airbnb collects the payment from your guest. Channel collect payments will be shown in the booking invoice if {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER under “Channel Collect Invoice” is set to import them. If you want to import the "Expected Payout amount" or the "Expected Payout and actual payment" from Airbnb you need to set this in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER under "Airbnb" "Invoice". | ||
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A listing in Airbnb is a room in Beds24. | A listing in Airbnb is a room in Beds24. | ||
− | Our | + | Our connection supports room types with a quantity of more than one. If you want to send a quantity of more than one you can not use "House" as the property type. |
The name sent is: | The name sent is: | ||
*For properties with one unit: property name | *For properties with one unit: property name | ||
− | *For properties with more than one unit type it consists of | + | *For properties with more than one unit type it consists of property name - room name. |
==Local legal requirements== | ==Local legal requirements== | ||
− | + | Airbnb will only accept any listing which comply to local laws. Ensure you comply with any permitting, zoning, safety, and health regulations, inform yourself about any local taxes or business license requirements or other regulations that may apply. | |
[https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/1386/responsible-hosting-in-japan Japan], [https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/1385/responsible-hosting-in-portugal Portugal] , [https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/1388/responsible-hosting-in-spain Spain], [https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/1383/responsible-hosting-in-france France], [https://www.airbnb.de/help/article/1391/responsible-hosting-in-germany Germany] | [https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/1386/responsible-hosting-in-japan Japan], [https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/1385/responsible-hosting-in-portugal Portugal] , [https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/1388/responsible-hosting-in-spain Spain], [https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/1383/responsible-hosting-in-france France], [https://www.airbnb.de/help/article/1391/responsible-hosting-in-germany Germany] | ||
− | For other regions please check the Airbnb help pages. | + | For other regions please check the Airbnb help pages. |
=Set the connection up= | =Set the connection up= | ||
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For example *[CONVERT:IDR-EUR] will convert Indonesian Rupees to Euros. | For example *[CONVERT:IDR-EUR] will convert Indonesian Rupees to Euros. | ||
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'''Step 3: Check the currency setting is correct''' | '''Step 3: Check the currency setting is correct''' | ||
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'''Step 4 - Import inquiries from Aribnb (optional)''' | '''Step 4 - Import inquiries from Aribnb (optional)''' | ||
− | If you import inquiries Beds24 will create a | + | If you import inquiries Beds24 will create a booking with the status "Enquiry". If the request turns into a confirmed booking the status will automatically change. If you want to automatically cancel requests which do not turn into confirmed bookings you can set up an [[Auto_Actions|Auto Action]] to automatically cancel the booking after a certain period. |
− | <span style="color:#fe746c;“ >{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}} </span> | + | <span style="color:#fe746c;“ >{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}} </span> Bookings with the status "Enquiry" do not block the room. If you want to block the room for example if you have made the guest an offer you need to change the status manually. |
'''Step 5 - Assign an invoicee (optional)''' | '''Step 5 - Assign an invoicee (optional)''' | ||
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'''Step 2 - Check which prices will send ''' | '''Step 2 - Check which prices will send ''' | ||
− | + | ||
+ | Go to the "Mapping" tab again and then scroll down to "Room Mapping" and then click on "Price Data" under "View" to check which prices and availability will be sent. If you see no prices or no availability in the list, check if you have prices set up for your listing on Airbnb. | ||
'''Step 3: Select your sync type''' | '''Step 3: Select your sync type''' | ||
− | With sync type '''Prices | + | With sync type '''Prices & Availability''' Beds24 will only update your price data (including number of guests, extra person price, base price, max stay, minimum stay, max days in advance, advance notice/same day booking cut off) and availability and import bookings. If you want to change your discounts, descriptions, pictures, or other settings you do this in Airbnb. |
+ | |||
+ | With sync type '''Limited''' Beds24 will update your price data (including number of guests, extra person price, base price, taxes and fees, max stay, minimum stay, max days in advance, advance notice/same day booking cut off, last-minute discount, early-bird discount, weekly discount, monthly discount) and availability and import bookings. If you want to change your descriptions pictures or other settings you do this in Airbnb. | ||
− | With sync type '''Everything''' | + | With sync type '''Everything''' also your existing listings descriptive content will be overridden by the descriptive content in Beds24 and can no longer be edited in Airbnb. |
If you want to sync everything your listing needs to meet Airbnbs requirements. If you see a red button "Fix Content Errors" your listing does not meet Airbnb requirements. Click on the button. Any settings which do not meet Airbnb requirements are highlighted on red. Click on the links to go to the settings where you can fix the problems. | If you want to sync everything your listing needs to meet Airbnbs requirements. If you see a red button "Fix Content Errors" your listing does not meet Airbnb requirements. Click on the button. Any settings which do not meet Airbnb requirements are highlighted on red. Click on the links to go to the settings where you can fix the problems. | ||
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Click on "Import existing bookings" to import the bookings you already have in Airbnb. Bookings previously imported via the Airbnb iCal connection will not import. We recommend you delete them before you press the button. | Click on "Import existing bookings" to import the bookings you already have in Airbnb. Bookings previously imported via the Airbnb iCal connection will not import. We recommend you delete them before you press the button. | ||
+ | |||
+ | <span style="color:#fe746c;“ >{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}} </span> Blocked dates are not sent by Airbnb, manually update the dates in Beds24 calendar. | ||
+ | |||
+ | <span style="color:#fe746c;“ >{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}} </span> We will import bookings from the last four weeks that are currently ongoing and have not yet reached their check-out date. However, please note that exceptionally long-term stays, those exceeding four weeks, will not be included in the import. | ||
[[File:Airbnb_Synctyp_Prices_Availability.mp4|640px]] | [[File:Airbnb_Synctyp_Prices_Availability.mp4|640px]] | ||
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Set "Sync Type" = Everything then press SAVE. | Set "Sync Type" = Everything then press SAVE. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT > PUBLISH = NO | ||
+ | |||
+ | Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT > UPDATE ADDRESS = YES then press SAVE. | ||
'''Step 2 - Check if your content meets Airbnbs requirements''' | '''Step 2 - Check if your content meets Airbnbs requirements''' | ||
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'''Step 3 - Check which prices will send''' | '''Step 3 - Check which prices will send''' | ||
− | + | Go to the "Mapping" tab again and then scroll down to "Room Mapping" and then click on "Price Data" under "View" to check which prices and availability will be sent. If you see no prices or no availability in the list, check if you have prices set up for your property on Beds24. | |
'''Step 4: Export to Airbnb''' | '''Step 4: Export to Airbnb''' | ||
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When your content meets Airbnbs requirements you can click "Export'''. | When your content meets Airbnbs requirements you can click "Export'''. | ||
− | '''Step 5: Check that the connection is working properly''' | + | '''Step 5: Complete Airbnb Registration''' |
+ | |||
+ | Login to your Airbnb Account, go to Listings, click on the listing, then click 'Fix' and complete the Airbnb Registraion actions. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Step 6: Check that the connection is working properly''' | ||
#Click on "View actual data and check the prices you see there are as you expect | #Click on "View actual data and check the prices you see there are as you expect | ||
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*Changes to availability and prices will be instantly sent to the channel. | *Changes to availability and prices will be instantly sent to the channel. | ||
*Changes for settings for example minimum stays, the multiplier or number of rooms will send with the next update. Click on "Update" if you want to push them through instantly. | *Changes for settings for example minimum stays, the multiplier or number of rooms will send with the next update. Click on "Update" if you want to push them through instantly. | ||
− | *Content updates are only sent on demand. If you change content | + | *Content updates are only sent on demand. If you change content you will need to click "Update" to send the changes. |
<span style="color:#fe746c;“ >{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}} </span> It can take Airbnb a couple of minutes to process the data we sent. | <span style="color:#fe746c;“ >{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}} </span> It can take Airbnb a couple of minutes to process the data we sent. | ||
− | + | If you make changes to values which are sent from Beds24 in Airbnb they will be overridden with the next update. | |
− | If you | ||
− | + | =Reviews= | |
+ | After the guest has checked-out, you can send the review to Airbnb via the "Mail & Actions" tab in the booking in Beds24. | ||
− | + | If a guest sends you a review, you can also view it in Beds24 via the "Mail & Actions" tab and send the guest a reply from there. | |
− | + | =Change the Sync Type= | |
+ | If you want to change the sync type all you need to do is change the setting and then press SAVE. | ||
− | + | =Disconnect or terminate the connection= | |
+ | *To disconnect a listing to manage it manually go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > MAPPING and click on "Disconnect". | ||
− | + | *Click on "Disconnect" {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > ACCOUNTS.. This will set all your listings in this Airbnb account to "manual" so you can manage it manually. If you want to update the listing from Beds24 you will need to reconnect it. | |
− | + | If you do not want to use the API connection at all any more also disconnect the account in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > ACCOUNTS. | |
− | + | You can also disconnect your Airbnb account from Beds24 in Airbnb. Log into your Airbnb account and go to ACCOUNT > PRIVACY AND SHARING and remove the Beds24 app. | |
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | + | <div class="warning">{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}} When a listing is disconnected Airbnb resets some values to their defaults: | |
+ | *minimum stay is set back to 1 | ||
+ | * "Closed to arrival" and "Closed to departure" gets removed | ||
+ | *"Maximum stay" gets reset to 1125. | ||
+ | If you do not want these values you will need to change them. If reconnect a listing in Beds24 press "Update" after you reconnected to push the values from Beds24. | ||
+ | </div> | ||
− | =Options for | + | =Options for the sync types= |
==Pricing models== | ==Pricing models== | ||
Airbnb supports different pricing models. | Airbnb supports different pricing models. | ||
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===Per Occupancy (LOS) Pricing=== | ===Per Occupancy (LOS) Pricing=== | ||
− | <span style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 150%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> Choose '''Per Occupancy Pricing''' if you want to send prices for different occupancies and/or different length of stay | + | <span style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 150%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> Choose '''Per Occupancy Pricing''' if you want to send prices for different occupancies and/or different length of stay. |
If you use rates the price for each occupancy defined in Beds24 and prices for different length of stay can be sent.1 person, 2 person and room price will send. Room price will send for specified occupancy. Multiple rates with different occupancies can send. Prices for "Extra Person", "Extra child" and discounts set in the "Discounts" tab of the rates can not be sent. | If you use rates the price for each occupancy defined in Beds24 and prices for different length of stay can be sent.1 person, 2 person and room price will send. Room price will send for specified occupancy. Multiple rates with different occupancies can send. Prices for "Extra Person", "Extra child" and discounts set in the "Discounts" tab of the rates can not be sent. | ||
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If you use daily prices the daily price will send including occupancy. Multiple occupancy prices can send. Extra person price will send. | If you use daily prices the daily price will send including occupancy. Multiple occupancy prices can send. Extra person price will send. | ||
− | The "Min | + | The "Min Stay" set in the Calendar, Daily Prices or Rates will send. |
+ | |||
+ | We can send prices up to 28 days but guests can book longer stays if there are no restrictions. Airbnb will apply the average of the price of 28 days for days 29+. | ||
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+ | The "Max Stay" set for the room will send. Max stays set in the prices will be ignored. | ||
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+ | <span style="color:#019cde; font-size: 150%;“ >{{#fas:info-circle}} </span> Beds24 sends the price for max. 16 guests. If your property accommodates more than 16 guests use "Per Day" pricing with an extra person price. | ||
<span style="color:#fe746c;“ >{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}} </span> Due to limitations with Airbnbs multi calendar Airbnb can not show the correct prices in your Airbnb Extranet. The correct prices will be shown to the guest though and the prices sent from Beds24 will be applied for all bookings. If you want to check prices on Airbnb please start a booking for your listing. | <span style="color:#fe746c;“ >{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}} </span> Due to limitations with Airbnbs multi calendar Airbnb can not show the correct prices in your Airbnb Extranet. The correct prices will be shown to the guest though and the prices sent from Beds24 will be applied for all bookings. If you want to check prices on Airbnb please start a booking for your listing. | ||
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+ | <span style="color:#fe746c;“ >{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}} </span> Due to limitations at Airbnb if there is a change to the number of guests, Airbnb will not dynamically update the cost for extra guests if a reservation alteration is initiated by either the host or the guest. | ||
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+ | The host can reject the reservation alteration and can update the guest count and the cost of the extra guests, then send the alteration to the main guest, who will need to accept the new reservation. | ||
===Rate Plans=== | ===Rate Plans=== | ||
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A price for each occupancy defined in Beds24 can be sent. | A price for each occupancy defined in Beds24 can be sent. | ||
− | *If you use daily prices | + | *If you use daily prices the daily price will send including occupancy. Multiple occupancy prices can send on each rate plan. Extra person price will send. |
− | *If you use | + | *If you use fixed prices the Single, Double and room price will send. Room price will send for specified occupancy. Multiple rates with different occupancies can send on same rate plan. Prices for "Extra Person", "Extra child" and discounts set in the "Discounts" tab of the rate can not be sent. |
If you want to send prices for different length of stay you need a rate plan for each. | If you want to send prices for different length of stay you need a rate plan for each. | ||
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==Discounts== | ==Discounts== | ||
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If you have "Early Bird" or "Last Minute" prices which are activated for Airbnb these will automatically send. Airbnb will not mark these as promotions though. | If you have "Early Bird" or "Last Minute" prices which are activated for Airbnb these will automatically send. Airbnb will not mark these as promotions though. | ||
− | In {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB | + | In {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT you can set: |
− | *A discount for 2 or more days, weekly or monthly. Use either the discounts for number of days or month/week but not both because the discount per | + | * A discount for 2 or more days, weekly or monthly. Use either the discounts for the number of days or month/week, but not both because the discount per day will override the discount per week/month. |
− | *A discount for "Non Refundable" bookings. If you select a sync type " | + | * A discount for "Non Refundable" bookings. If you select a sync type "Limited," you can set a non-refundable discount in your Airbnb extranet. |
− | *Early Bird and Last Minute Discounts which Airbnb will mark as promotions. | + | * Early Bird and Last Minute Discounts which Airbnb will mark as promotions. |
− | You can also create"Pricing Rules" directly in Airbnb but we recommend you set all prices in Beds24 to avoid confusion. | + | You can also create "Pricing Rules" directly in Airbnb, but we recommend you set all prices in Beds24 to avoid confusion. |
− | <span style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 150%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> | + | <span style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 150%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> Early bird or Last Minute offer are only marked as promotions if the price drops at least 10% from what Airbnb defines as the last 30 days median price. If you use both early bird and last minute and want to remove one, you will need to remove both because Airbnb will only remove them together. After you have clicked "Update" to send the change, you can reactivate the one you want to keep. |
− | Please refer to | + | Please refer to Airbnb for more information on [https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/3421#:~:text=There%20may%20be%20a%20few,other%20discounts%20or%20promotions Discounts]. |
==Fees and taxes== | ==Fees and taxes== | ||
If you apply fees or taxes you need to send them from Beds24. | If you apply fees or taxes you need to send them from Beds24. | ||
*Cleaning fee | *Cleaning fee | ||
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You can set under {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > PROPERTY CONTENT > ROOM CONTENT. | You can set under {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > PROPERTY CONTENT > ROOM CONTENT. | ||
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*PETFEE 45 (for example) | *PETFEE 45 (for example) | ||
− | <span style="color:#fe746c;“ >{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}} </span> If you have a price multiplier in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB, > MAPPING this will also be applied to the Cleaning fee | + | <span style="color:#fe746c;“ >{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}} </span> If you have a price multiplier in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB, > MAPPING this will also be applied to the Cleaning fee. If you want to over ride this, then use a CUSTOM value in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER >AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT. |
*If you want to send taxes click on "Check if you are eligible to send taxes" in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT. If Airbnb allows you to send taxes you can set them under "Custom". Please click on the context help <span style="color:#007bff;“ >{{#far:question-circle}} </span>for "Custom" for detailed instructions | *If you want to send taxes click on "Check if you are eligible to send taxes" in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT. If Airbnb allows you to send taxes you can set them under "Custom". Please click on the context help <span style="color:#007bff;“ >{{#far:question-circle}} </span>for "Custom" for detailed instructions | ||
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Permit IDs in Beds24 are set per property. If you have a different permit Id than the one set for the property you can set a room specific permit as "Custom" value in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT. | Permit IDs in Beds24 are set per property. If you have a different permit Id than the one set for the property you can set a room specific permit as "Custom" value in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT. | ||
− | + | =Send and receive messages = | |
You can get communicate with Airbnb guest directly from Beds24. This function works for: | You can get communicate with Airbnb guest directly from Beds24. This function works for: | ||
*Confirmed bookings | *Confirmed bookings | ||
*Inquiries/Requests - if you receive a message from a potential guest inquiring Beds24 will create a request booking. If the request turns into a confirmed booking the status will automatically change. If you want to automatically cancel requests which do not turn into confirmed bookings you can set up an [[Auto_Actions|Auto Action]] to automatically cancel the booking after a certain period. | *Inquiries/Requests - if you receive a message from a potential guest inquiring Beds24 will create a request booking. If the request turns into a confirmed booking the status will automatically change. If you want to automatically cancel requests which do not turn into confirmed bookings you can set up an [[Auto_Actions|Auto Action]] to automatically cancel the booking after a certain period. | ||
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You can view all messages from the "Messages" component on the DASHBOARD and individual communication from the "API Messages" tab in the booking. You and your guests will see the messages in Airbnb. | You can view all messages from the "Messages" component on the DASHBOARD and individual communication from the "API Messages" tab in the booking. You and your guests will see the messages in Airbnb. | ||
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1. Add the component "API Messages" to your [[:Category:Dashboard|DASHBOARD]] | 1. Add the component "API Messages" to your [[:Category:Dashboard|DASHBOARD]] | ||
− | 2. To send Auto Action Emails via messaging set "Send Message" | + | 2. To send Auto Action Emails via messaging set "Send Message" on the "Messaging" tab in the Auto Action to one of the API options. We will remove the HTML from the message because Airbnb does not support HTML. You have the option to add a plain text message for this purpose. |
+ | Airbnb supports attachments in JPG, GIF and PNG format. | ||
<span style="color:#fe746c;“ >{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}} </span> If you have moved the booking to a different room (manually or via dependencies), then ensure that both properties/rooms are connected with the same Airbnb account, otherwise this function will not work. | <span style="color:#fe746c;“ >{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}} </span> If you have moved the booking to a different room (manually or via dependencies), then ensure that both properties/rooms are connected with the same Airbnb account, otherwise this function will not work. | ||
=Content for sync type "Everything"= | =Content for sync type "Everything"= | ||
+ | If you use this sync type all updates should be done in Beds24 (not in Airbnb) because changes you make in Airbnb will be overridden with the next update. | ||
==Requirements and limitations from Airbnb== | ==Requirements and limitations from Airbnb== | ||
*Phone numbers, email addresses and URLs are not allowed in the host profile. | *Phone numbers, email addresses and URLs are not allowed in the host profile. | ||
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*Listings with photos containing contact information (email addresses / phone numbers) will be rejected. | *Listings with photos containing contact information (email addresses / phone numbers) will be rejected. | ||
− | <div class="warning">{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}} If you change pictures make sure you change the caption so Airbnb recognizes the new picture.</div> | + | <div class="warning">{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}} Airbnb requires Captions. If you change pictures make sure you change/add the caption in (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE > PICTURES so Airbnb recognizes the new picture.</div> |
+ | |||
+ | <div class="warning">{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}}Be careful changing pictures when listed in an Airbnb category. If you remove or change the picture Airbnb has choosen as your category picture you will be removed from the category.</div> | ||
− | == Check-in == | + | == Check-in / Check-out == |
In {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > PROPERTY CONTENT you can set 'Check-in start', 'Check-in end' and 'Check-out end'. | In {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > PROPERTY CONTENT you can set 'Check-in start', 'Check-in end' and 'Check-out end'. | ||
− | |||
− | If | + | If you want to |
+ | |||
+ | *send different times to Airbnb than to other channels | ||
+ | *send 25 for check-in | ||
+ | *send 25 or 26 for check-out | ||
+ | *offer flexible check-in | ||
+ | |||
+ | you can add this in SETTINGS > CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB.COM > SPECIFIC CONTENT "Custom". [[Setting/custom|More information]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | <span style="color:#fe746c;“ >{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}} </span> Airbnb requires at least two hours between check-in start and check-in end. | ||
==House Rules and Children== | ==House Rules and Children== | ||
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If you do not allow children and/or infants Airbnb requires a textual explanation. You can add this in | If you do not allow children and/or infants Airbnb requires a textual explanation. You can add this in | ||
− | SETTINGS | + | SETTINGS > CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB.COM > SPECIFIC CONTENT "Custom". [[Setting/custom|More information]]. |
For house rules you can optionally add a textual description. The house rules plus (if you want to send) their descriptions can be entered in SETTINGS-> CHANNEL MANAGER-> AIRBNB.COM-> SPECIFIC CONTENT "Custom". | For house rules you can optionally add a textual description. The house rules plus (if you want to send) their descriptions can be entered in SETTINGS-> CHANNEL MANAGER-> AIRBNB.COM-> SPECIFIC CONTENT "Custom". | ||
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==Amenities== | ==Amenities== | ||
− | + | AIR_CONDITIONING | |
+ | |||
+ | BEACH_ESSENTIALS | ||
+ | |||
+ | BALCONY | ||
+ | |||
+ | CLEANING_PRODUCTS | ||
+ | |||
+ | CLOSET | ||
+ | |||
+ | CLOTHES_DRYINGRACK | ||
− | + | CO_DETECTOR | |
− | + | CONDITIONER | |
− | + | DRYER | |
ELEVATOR | ELEVATOR | ||
− | + | EXTRA_PILLOWS_BLANKETS | |
+ | |||
+ | EV_CHARGER | ||
− | + | FAN_PORTABLE | |
− | + | FIRE_EXTINGUISHER | |
− | + | FIRE_PIT | |
− | + | FIREPLACE | |
− | + | FIRST_AID_KIT | |
− | + | GAMES | |
− | + | GARDEN | |
− | + | GRILL | |
− | + | GRILL_EQUIPMENT | |
− | + | HAIR_DRYER | |
− | + | HAMMOCK | |
− | + | HANGERS | |
− | + | HEATING | |
+ | IRON_BOARD | ||
− | + | LINENS (if all of TOILETRIES, TOWELS and LINENS are used, this sends as "Essentials") | |
− | + | LIVING_ROOM | |
− | + | MOSQUITO_NET | |
+ | OUTDOOR_FURNITURE (for outdoor seating) | ||
PARKING | PARKING | ||
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PARKING_POSSIBLE | PARKING_POSSIBLE | ||
− | + | PIANO | |
+ | POOL_TABLE | ||
− | + | PRIVATE_ENTRANCE | |
− | + | ROOM_DARKENING_SHADES | |
− | + | TOILETRIES (body soap) | |
SAFETY_CARD | SAFETY_CARD | ||
+ | |||
+ | SHAMPOO | ||
+ | |||
+ | SHOWER_GEL | ||
SMOKE_DETECTOR | SMOKE_DETECTOR | ||
− | + | SOAP | |
+ | |||
+ | STEREO | ||
+ | |||
+ | TOWELS | ||
+ | |||
+ | TRASH_COMPACTER | ||
+ | |||
+ | WASHER | ||
+ | |||
+ | WATER_HOT | ||
==Business== | ==Business== | ||
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CABLE | CABLE | ||
+ | VIDEO_GAMES | ||
+ | |||
==Food and Drink== | ==Food and Drink== | ||
BREAKFAST_INCLUDED | BREAKFAST_INCLUDED | ||
==Internet== | ==Internet== | ||
+ | ETHERNET | ||
+ | |||
INTERNET | INTERNET | ||
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WIFI_POCKET | WIFI_POCKET | ||
− | + | ==Kitchen== | |
+ | KITCHEN | ||
+ | |||
+ | KITCHEN_OUTDOOR | ||
+ | |||
+ | BAKING_SHEET | ||
+ | |||
+ | BLENDER | ||
+ | |||
+ | COFFEE | ||
+ | |||
+ | COFFEE_MAKER | ||
+ | COOKING_BASICS (is sent if both "DISHES_UTENSILS" and "SPICES" is selected) | ||
− | + | DISHES_UTENSILS (is sent in combination with "SPICES" as "Cooking Basics") | |
− | |||
DISHWASHER | DISHWASHER | ||
+ | |||
+ | FREEZER | ||
+ | |||
+ | GLASSES_WINE | ||
+ | |||
+ | KETTLE | ||
OVEN | OVEN | ||
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REFRIGERATOR | REFRIGERATOR | ||
+ | REFRIGERATOR_MINI | ||
− | + | RICE_MAKER | |
− | + | SPICES (is sent in combination with "DISHES_UTENSILS" as "Cooking Basics") | |
− | + | TOASTER | |
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==Location== | ==Location== | ||
BEACH_FRONT | BEACH_FRONT | ||
− | LAKE | + | LAKE (lake access in Airbnb) |
− | |||
− | |||
SKI_IN | SKI_IN | ||
SKI_OUT | SKI_OUT | ||
+ | |||
+ | WATER_VIEW | ||
==Pets== | ==Pets== | ||
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LUGGAGE_DROPOFF | LUGGAGE_DROPOFF | ||
− | CLEANING_BEFORE_CHECKOUT | + | CLEANING_BEFORE_CHECKOUT |
+ | |||
+ | BICYCLE_RENTAL | ||
==Sports== | ==Sports== | ||
+ | BOAT_SLIP | ||
+ | |||
+ | FITNESS_CENTER (for exercise equipment) | ||
+ | |||
+ | KAYAK_CANOE | ||
+ | |||
+ | TABLE_TENNIS | ||
==Suitability== | ==Suitability== | ||
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CHILDREN_NOT_ALLOWED | CHILDREN_NOT_ALLOWED | ||
+ | |||
+ | EVENTS_ALLOWED | ||
INFANTS_NOT_ALLOWED | INFANTS_NOT_ALLOWED | ||
− | + | LAPTOP_FRIENDLY | |
+ | |||
+ | LONG_TERM_RENTERS | ||
SMOKING_ALLOWED | SMOKING_ALLOWED | ||
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==Accessibility== | ==Accessibility== | ||
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BATHROOM_HALF | BATHROOM_HALF | ||
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+ | BATH_BIDET | ||
+ | |||
+ | BATH_SHOWER_RAIN | ||
= Troubleshooting and common errors = | = Troubleshooting and common errors = | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | '''You | + | ==Troubleshooting== |
− | Click " | + | |
+ | '''You need to complete the API onboarding flow before publishing the listing''' | ||
+ | Beds24 sent the data but the Airbnb requires you to complete the registration process. Try the following: | ||
+ | 1. Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT > PUBLISH = NO, click Save. | ||
+ | 2. Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > MAPPING > scroll to the listing and click 'CHECK CONNECTION STATUS' | ||
+ | 3. Click on 'Request review at Airbnb' (red button) | ||
+ | 4. Refresh the page then click on the Airbnb listing id. | ||
+ | 5. Go to your Airbnb Account, switch to Hosting, and click on 'Fix Issues' button for the listing. | ||
+ | 6. Click on 'FIX' and follow the registration steps from Airbnb. | ||
+ | 7. Click 'Publish' | ||
+ | <embedvideo service="youtube"><embedvideo service="youtube">https://youtu.be/gLwJWPTgrdw</embedvideo> | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Unable to perform action. Please try again later or contact support if you need immediate assistance''' | ||
+ | Go to your Airbnb Account, switch to Hosting, and follow the steps in Airbnb to verify your account. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Unfortunately, a server error prevented your request from being completed. Airbnb may be undergoing maintenance or your connection may have timed out. Please try again.''' | ||
+ | If you continue to see this error message being reported, then check if there is an outage at Airbnb, we will send an update as soon as their system is restored. | ||
+ | Or go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > MAPPING > scroll to the listing and click 'UPDATE'. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Calendar will not Load, it will only show a loading spinner wheel.''' | ||
+ | Please check that you have prices set and they are sending to AirBnb, have a look under | ||
+ | {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > MAPPING, and click on "Price Data" to check if prices are being sent to AirBnb. | ||
− | ''' | + | '''Sorry, we cannot activate your listing.''' |
− | + | It seems you have an issue with your “Booking settings” in your Airbnb account. Please log into your Airbnb account and check what is set under the tab Booking Settings. You can find more information here: https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/1353/how-do-i-choose-who-can-instant-book-my-place | |
'''Listing shows as "Importing" in the Airbnb Extranet ''' | '''Listing shows as "Importing" in the Airbnb Extranet ''' | ||
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If you then still see "Importing"in Airbnb contact Airbnb support and ask them to check why your listings are stuck. You might need to insist that they forward your request to someone who is qualified to do so. | If you then still see "Importing"in Airbnb contact Airbnb support and ask them to check why your listings are stuck. You might need to insist that they forward your request to someone who is qualified to do so. | ||
− | ''' | + | '''You have reached your Airbnb access quota''' |
− | + | Wait ten minutes and then try again. If it continues repeatedly let us know. | |
+ | |||
+ | '''Your listing has been temporarily paused and can't be turned on until you reactivate it. ''' | ||
+ | If you do not know what the problem is please check the Email Airbnb sent you, the messages in your Airbnb account or contact Airbnb support and ask them to help. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''No "Update Airbnb" button''' | ||
+ | If you do not see an "Update Airbnb" button the connection is lost. Click the "Connect to Airbnb" Button. After the connection is restored you will see the update button. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Messages do not send or import to Beds24''' | ||
+ | Log into your Airbnb account and go to ACCOUNT -> PRIVACY AND SHARING. If you do not see 'Access and respond your messages' in the list of permissions, disconnect and then reconnect the Airbnb account. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Airbnb account is not connected, please connect account''' | ||
+ | Log into your Airbnb account | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Receiving Requests/Inquiries for dates already booked''' | ||
+ | The problem is caused because Airbnb thinks your listing is a multi unit with more than one bookable unit. | ||
+ | This can happen if at any time you had a qty greater than one. | ||
+ | Once it happens, the only way to set it back to a standard listing is to disconnect the listing from Beds24 and then reconnect it. | ||
+ | This is because it is Airbnb policy not to change this listing type while it is connected. | ||
+ | It will then connect immediately as a standard listing with a qty of one and the calendar will sync properly. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''No prices/availability in Airbnb''' | ||
+ | Your max_days_notice setting in Airbnb is set to zero which is making the listing unavailable. | ||
+ | You can adjust it directly in Airbnb, it is called maximum advance notice or similar. | ||
+ | Or you can set it to a specific value in Beds24 (Max Days in Advance = 365) and upload it to Airbnb via the Export to Airbnb button. | ||
+ | Note: {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT > PRICING > Max Days in Advance = No Limit in Beds24 will not change the value already set in Airbnb. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Availability in Beds24/Dates closed in Airbnb''' | ||
+ | When Airbnb bookings have been marked as "Cancelled by Host" Airbnb will not reopen dates where you have previously cancelled a booking. The dates should be available at all other channels. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Common Errors== | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Not Processed ''' | ||
+ | Airbnb had a temporary problem processing the updates we send. This normally comes good by itself when Airbnb fixed the problem. Wait a bit then press "Update" wait for Airbnb to process the update you just sent and then click "Update status". If the problem persists after a couple of hours notify us via a support ticket. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''You do not have permission to access this resource''' | ||
+ | Click "Disconnect" and then reconnect the room and to your listing in Airbnb. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Not Connected ''' | ||
+ | You have disconnected the listing in Airbnb. Click "Disconnect" and then reconnect it. | ||
'''Lat/Long outside of hosting country OR Lat/lng outside of hosting country OR Please set latitude/longitude in valid country for your listing''' | '''Lat/Long outside of hosting country OR Lat/lng outside of hosting country OR Please set latitude/longitude in valid country for your listing''' | ||
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Check if your settings for "Latitude" and "Longitude" are correct and do match the address you have given. Airbnb uses Google maps to validate addresses. You can check with address and latitude/longitude is in Airbnbs system when you click on "View all listings" and then on "content in Airbnb". If required, correct your data and then click "Update Airbnb". Check your Google map entry and if it is incorrect request Google maps to correct your location. If the error message persists go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT and set "Update Address" = No or contact Airbnb support. Give them the error message, your coordinates and your address and ask them to forward your request to someone in their team who is authorized to fix the problem at their end. | Check if your settings for "Latitude" and "Longitude" are correct and do match the address you have given. Airbnb uses Google maps to validate addresses. You can check with address and latitude/longitude is in Airbnbs system when you click on "View all listings" and then on "content in Airbnb". If required, correct your data and then click "Update Airbnb". Check your Google map entry and if it is incorrect request Google maps to correct your location. If the error message persists go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT and set "Update Address" = No or contact Airbnb support. Give them the error message, your coordinates and your address and ask them to forward your request to someone in their team who is authorized to fix the problem at their end. | ||
− | ''' | + | '''You can't change your listing's address once you've started receiving reservation requests. If you need to make an update, please contact support.''' |
Please check your address details in Beds24 match the details at Airbnb, if you need to change them, please contact Airbnb support and ask them to assist. | Please check your address details in Beds24 match the details at Airbnb, if you need to change them, please contact Airbnb support and ask them to assist. | ||
If you do not need to change your address details then go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT and set "Update Address" = No. | If you do not need to change your address details then go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT and set "Update Address" = No. | ||
− | + | '''Cannot change address in status Auto closed (availability). Please contact the local support for assistance.''' | |
− | + | Please check your address details in Beds24 match the details at Airbnb, if you need to change them, please contact Airbnb support and ask them to assist. | |
+ | If you do not need to change your address details then go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT and set "Update Address" = No. | ||
'''The listing is in a prohibited vacation rental market. Please go to Airbnb to fix these issues.''' | '''The listing is in a prohibited vacation rental market. Please go to Airbnb to fix these issues.''' | ||
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'''Last Error: [400] Error ID: XXXXXXXXX. There was an error processing the request. Your daily price is too low. The minimum is 13$''' | '''Last Error: [400] Error ID: XXXXXXXXX. There was an error processing the request. Your daily price is too low. The minimum is 13$''' | ||
Go to Settings > Channel Manager > Property Content > Room Content and set a Rack Rate of at least 9€. | Go to Settings > Channel Manager > Property Content > Room Content and set a Rack Rate of at least 9€. | ||
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<span style="color:#fe746c;“ >{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}} </span> Airbnb calculates prices based on USD so what they calculate changes with the currency exchange rate. | <span style="color:#fe746c;“ >{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}} </span> Airbnb calculates prices based on USD so what they calculate changes with the currency exchange rate. | ||
'''Last Error: [400] Error ID: XXXXXXXXX. There was an error processing the request. Please use a base price of at least €9 but no more than €21,467.''' | '''Last Error: [400] Error ID: XXXXXXXXX. There was an error processing the request. Please use a base price of at least €9 but no more than €21,467.''' | ||
− | Go to | + | Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > PROPERTY CONTENT > ROOM CONTENT and set a Rack Rate which meets Airbnb's requirements. |
+ | |||
+ | '''Your longer stay discount must be greater than or equal to your shorter stay discount.''' | ||
+ | Check your discounts set in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT > PRICING, ensure the logic of your discounts meets Airbnb requirements. | ||
+ | In {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT you can set, a discount for 2 or more days, weekly or monthly. Use either the discounts for number of days or month/week but '''not both''' because the discount per days will override the discount per week/month. | ||
'''The listing is subject to city registration. Please submit an application or input existing registration details''' | '''The listing is subject to city registration. Please submit an application or input existing registration details''' | ||
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'''There was an error processing the request. Hosting model validation error''' | '''There was an error processing the request. Hosting model validation error''' | ||
For some regions the payout method needs to be set up before publishing the listing. Please log into your Airbnb account and set up the payout method. | For some regions the payout method needs to be set up before publishing the listing. Please log into your Airbnb account and set up the payout method. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''You need to complete the API onboarding flow before publishing the listing''' | ||
+ | Login to your Airbnb Account, go to the listing, then click 'Fix' follow the instructions to complete the registration. | ||
'''Listing is classified not suitable for children''' | '''Listing is classified not suitable for children''' | ||
Airbnb explains [https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/1348/if-i-specify-that-my-listing-is-safe-or-suitable-for-children--what-should-i-know here] how to specify that your listing is safe or suitable for children. | Airbnb explains [https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/1348/if-i-specify-that-my-listing-is-safe-or-suitable-for-children--what-should-i-know here] how to specify that your listing is safe or suitable for children. | ||
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'''Too many redirects''' | '''Too many redirects''' | ||
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'''Smart Pricing was not deactivated before connecting''' | '''Smart Pricing was not deactivated before connecting''' | ||
If you forgot to deactivate smart pricing before setting the connection up you can do so from your mobile. | If you forgot to deactivate smart pricing before setting the connection up you can do so from your mobile. | ||
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'''Access denied to Airbnb''' | '''Access denied to Airbnb''' | ||
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Check the 'Property Type" in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > DESCRIPTION and the 'Listing Type' match with the 'Property Type Group' you have selected in{{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT. Check the (?) for Property Type Group for the correct Listing Type for each group. Please also note that Airbnb has regional restrictions for some property types. Use the context help <span style="color:#007bff;“ >{{#far:question-circle}} </span> for information on which combinations are allowed. Check with Airbnb support if you have a problem with your property type. | Check the 'Property Type" in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > DESCRIPTION and the 'Listing Type' match with the 'Property Type Group' you have selected in{{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT. Check the (?) for Property Type Group for the correct Listing Type for each group. Please also note that Airbnb has regional restrictions for some property types. Use the context help <span style="color:#007bff;“ >{{#far:question-circle}} </span> for information on which combinations are allowed. Check with Airbnb support if you have a problem with your property type. | ||
− | ''' | + | '''This listing's property type does not support multiple inventories.''' OR '''room_type_invetory_not_supported''' |
− | + | Check the 'Property Type" in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > DESCRIPTION and the 'Listing Type' match with the 'Property Type Group' you have selected in{{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT. Check the (?) for Property Type Group for the correct Listing Type for each group. Please also note that Airbnb has regional restrictions for some property types. Use the context help <span style="color:#007bff;“ >{{#far:question-circle}} </span> for information on which combinations are allowed. Check with Airbnb support if you have a problem with your property type. | |
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'''Not enough beds for person capacity''' | '''Not enough beds for person capacity''' | ||
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'''Please make sure a photo has been uploaded before adding accessibility amenity. If the previous review rejects your photos, you need to upload a new photo''' | '''Please make sure a photo has been uploaded before adding accessibility amenity. If the previous review rejects your photos, you need to upload a new photo''' | ||
You are trying to send an accessibility amenity but do not provide a picture for this amenity. Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT where you can add the accessibility amenity with a picture in "Custom". Use the context help <span style="color:#007bff;“ >{{#far:question-circle}} </span> for further instructions. | You are trying to send an accessibility amenity but do not provide a picture for this amenity. Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT where you can add the accessibility amenity with a picture in "Custom". Use the context help <span style="color:#007bff;“ >{{#far:question-circle}} </span> for further instructions. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''All caps isn't allowed in listing titles.''' | ||
+ | Airbnb do not allow the Listing Name to be ALL Caps. Check the details in each of the sections below. | ||
+ | *Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > NAME | ||
+ | *Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > ROOMS > SETUP > NAME | ||
+ | *Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT > DESCRIPTIONS | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Emojis/Special Characters isn't allowed in listing titles.''' | ||
+ | Airbnb do not allow the Listing Name to have emojis or special characters. Check the details in each of the sections below. | ||
+ | *Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > NAME | ||
+ | *Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > ROOMS > SETUP > NAME | ||
+ | *Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT > DESCRIPTIONS | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Please select a consistent property type and space type''' | ||
+ | Check the details you have set in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > DESCRIPTION > PROPERTY TYPE, allow the setting you have selected in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT > PROPERTY TYPE GROUP > LISTING TYPE. Use (?) Context help for the list of Property Types and Listing Types for Airbnb. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''You can only host long-term rentals''' | ||
+ | Go to your Airbnb Account, switch to Hosting, and click on 'Fix Issues' button for the listing. | ||
+ | Follow the registration steps from Airbnb. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''custom_daily_price_too_low_for_cleaning_fee''' OR '''Based on your cleaning fee of € XXX, the minimum nightly price you can charge is € YYY''' | ||
+ | Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT > CUSTOM and change your Cleaning fee. | ||
+ | OR | ||
+ | Go to the Calendar and update the daily prices. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Listings of different pricing_availability_model_type can not use this endpoint.''' | ||
+ | Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > MAPPING and click 'UPDATE' for each room/listing. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Suspended_state_appeal''' | ||
+ | Airbnb suspended the account. Please contact Airbnb support about this. |
Revision as of 15:55, 1 March 2024
This page is about the menu (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > MAPPING and explains how to connect your rooms in Beds24 to existing listings in Airbnb and how to create new listings in Airbnb
Beds24 provides a certified 2-way API integration which offers you many additional features and functions which will make working with Airbnb easy for you.
To use the connection you need an account with Airbnb.
Contents
- 1 Capabilities
- 2 Limitations
- 3 Before you connect
- 4 Set the connection up
- 5 Create a new listing
- 6 Airbnbs review and publishing process
- 7 Updates
- 8 Reviews
- 9 Change the Sync Type
- 10 Disconnect or terminate the connection
- 11 Options for the sync types
- 12 Send and receive messages
- 13 Content for sync type "Everything"
- 14 All feature codes
- 15 Troubleshooting and common errors
1 Capabilities
You can connect one or multiple Airbnb account to
- Import listings from Airbnb which will create properties and/or rooms in Beds24.
- Create new listings in Airbnb from rooms in Beds24.
- Connect to existing listings in Airbnb to send updates from Beds24.
After you have mapped your listings Beds24 will automatically.
- Synchronize prices, availability and restrictions to Airbnb.
- Import bookings and booking modifications or cancellations.
- See all messages from Airbnb guests under "Messages".
- Communicate with your guests directly from the booking in Beds24 via the "Messages" tab and via Auto Actions.
You can also choose to
- Update all content including descriptions and pictures from Beds24
- Import booking requests
Click here for general information on how the channel manager works.
1.1 Capabilities per Sync Type
Beds24 offers three different sync types which define which data can be updated to Airbnb.
Occupancy based Pricing | Per Day Pricing | Rate Plans | |
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Prices and Availabilty | |||
Prices | Auto** | Auto* | Auto* |
Availability | Auto* | Auto* | Auto* |
Min. Nights | Auto* | Auto* | Auto* |
Max. Nights | Auto* | Auto* | Auto* |
Closed to Arrival (CTA) | Auto* | Auto* | Auto* |
Closed to Departure (CTD) | Auto* | Auto* | Auto* |
Limited (sends "Pricing Settings" from (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT > "Pricing Settings" in addition to "Prices and Availability" ) | |||
Listing Currency | Auto* | Auto* | Auto* |
Guest Included | N/A | Auto* | N/A |
Extra Person Price | N/A | Auto* | N/A |
Dates with no Price | N/A | Auto* | N/A |
Discounts (2-28 days) | N/A | Auto* | N/A |
Max Days in Advance | Auto* | Auto* | Auto* |
Advance Notice (Hours) | Auto* | Auto* | Auto* |
Advance Notice Requests | Auto* | Auto* | Auto* |
Early Bird Days to Check-in & Discount | Auto* | Auto* | Auto* |
Last Minute Days to Check-in & Discount | Auto* | Auto* | Auto* |
Non refundable discount | Auto* | Auto* | Auto* |
Custom Fees & Pass Through Taxes | Auto* | Auto* | Auto* |
Rack Rate (Default daily price) | Auto* | Auto* | Auto* |
Everything (sends full content additionally to "Prices and Availability" and "Limited") | |||
Listing details | Manual | Manual | Manual |
Descriptions | Manual | Manual | Manual |
Bedrooms | Manual | Manual | Manual |
Picture | Manual | Manual | Manual |
Instant Book | Manual | Manual | Manual |
Pre-Booking Message | Manual | Manual | Manual |
Cancellation Policy | Manual | Manual | Manual |
Check-in start | Manual | Manual | Manual |
Check-in end | Manual | Manual | Manual |
*You can always manually trigger an update
**Including Extra person price from Daily Prices
2 Limitations
- Blocked dates in Airbnb are NOT imported, you need to block in Beds24.
- You can only connect listings which are live on Airbnb.
- Listings in properties which Airbnb considers "traditional hospitality" like hotels, Bed & Breakfast rooms and small inns are approved by Airbnb on a case by case basis.
- If you do not have Daily Prices or Fixed Prices in which "Airbnb" is activated in the "Channels" tab the "Base Price" (Rack Rate) will be used up to a year in advance.
- Smart Pricing is not available for API connected listings.
- Airbnb applies the minimum stay " first night only" meaning restrictions must only be satisfied for the arrival date of the booking but not on every day of the booking.
- Airbnb does not allow Co-hosts to use their API. This means if you are a Co-Host Airbnb will not allow you to connect your co-hosted listings via Beds24 (or any other channel manager). Solutions to this limitation are:
- Ask the host to transfer their account to you.
- Your hosts make the connection between their Airbnb accounts and Beds24 themselves
- You can create a (temporary) subaccount in Beds24 for each of your hosts. Your hosts will have a login where they then can connect their Airbnb accounts.
- If you manage a large number of properties we can give you the "Connect with Airbnb Account" button. Your hosts will then be able to use this button outside of Beds24 so they will not need to log into Beds24 to allow the connection.
3 Before you connect
3.1 Prices
- We can only send availability if you have set up prices which are activated for Airbnb under "Channels" in the Daily Prices or Fixed Prices.
This tutorial explains how to set prices for channels.
- Airbnb requires a "Base Price" (Rack Rate) which you can set under (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > PROPERTY CONTENT > ROOM CONTENT. Make sure you are prepared to accept a booking for the "Base Price. If you do not have Daily Prices or Fixed Prices which are activated for channel management or in which "Airbnb" is activated the rack rate will be used up to a year in advance.
- In (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT you can set rules for dates with no price. If you require minimum stays we recommend you set this to the default "Close the Room" because we can not send minimum stays to the Base Price.
- You can set a multiplier to mark your price up or down.
3.2 Bookings and Requests
When you use the API connection Airbnb only allows instant bookings. In (SETTINGS) > CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT you can set which groups of guests are allowed to book. Strictest is only to allow experienced Airbnb guests who provide government ID to book.
In (SETTINGS) > CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT you can also add a "Custom Value" if you allow guests to send a request if they want to stay longer than your maximum stay rule allows.
After the connection has been successfully set up you can import upcoming existing bookings from Airbnb and all new bookings will automatically import.
Inquiries and requests are only imported if you opt in to importing them.
Other bookings can be uploaded as a .csv file in (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES.
To manually add or blocked dates click on the suitcase icon in the CALENDAR or on "Add Booking" at the top.
If you do not need the actual booking you can adjust the availability in the CALENDAR in the row "Inventory". The number shows rooms remaining to sell. They can be edited to quickly change your availability. Double-click to open a pop-up and save the changes. (it is only possible to lower the number based on the value in (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > ROOMS > SETUP "Quantity of this type" and any existing bookings).
Airbnb collects the payment from your guest. Channel collect payments will be shown in the booking invoice if (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER under “Channel Collect Invoice” is set to import them. If you want to import the "Expected Payout amount" or the "Expected Payout and actual payment" from Airbnb you need to set this in (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER under "Airbnb" "Invoice".
By changes or updates of an existing booking, Airbnb will not dynamically update the cost for extra guests if a reservation alteration is initiated by either the host or the guest.
The host can reject the reservation alteration and can update the guest count and the cost of the extra guests, then send the alteration to the main guest, who will need to accept the new reservation.
3.3 Properties, rooms and room types
A listing in Airbnb is a room in Beds24.
Our connection supports room types with a quantity of more than one. If you want to send a quantity of more than one you can not use "House" as the property type.
The name sent is:
- For properties with one unit: property name
- For properties with more than one unit type it consists of property name - room name.
3.4 Local legal requirements
Airbnb will only accept any listing which comply to local laws. Ensure you comply with any permitting, zoning, safety, and health regulations, inform yourself about any local taxes or business license requirements or other regulations that may apply.
Japan, Portugal , Spain, France, Germany
For other regions please check the Airbnb help pages.
4 Set the connection up
4.1 Property settings
If you have multiple rooms in a property these settings will apply to all rooms in the property.
Step 1: Connect your Airbnb account to your property
Each property can connect to one Airbnb Account. Select the Airbnb account you want to connect to.
If no Airbnb account is available go to (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > ACCOUNTS and connect your account.
Step 2 - Apply a multiplier to mark your prices up or down (optional)
If you want to add a multiplier to your prices add a * followed by the multiplier number.
The multiplier applies to all prices and fees which are sent.
For example *1.23 will multiply all prices by 1.23 (i.e. raised by 23%). Lower prices can be sent with a multiplier less than 1, i.e. *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 *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.
Step 3: Check the currency setting is correct
Airbnb only supports following currencies: ARS,AUD,BRL,CAD,CHF,CNY,CZK,DKK,EUR,GBP,HKD,HUF,IDR,ILS,INR,JPY,KRW,MYR,MXN,NOK,NZD,PHP,PLN,RUB,SEK,SGD,THB,TRY,TWD,USD,VND,ZAR
If you are using a different currency in Beds24 select one of the above and use the multiplier (above) for conversion.
Step 4 - Import inquiries from Aribnb (optional)
If you import inquiries Beds24 will create a booking with the status "Enquiry". If the request turns into a confirmed booking the status will automatically change. If you want to automatically cancel requests which do not turn into confirmed bookings you can set up an Auto Action to automatically cancel the booking after a certain period.
Bookings with the status "Enquiry" do not block the room. If you want to block the room for example if you have made the guest an offer you need to change the status manually.
Step 5 - Assign an invoicee (optional)
If you need to send invoices which are different from your standard invoice you can use the invoicee function.
4.2 Connect listings you already have on Airbnb
By mapping a room you connect it so it can update a listing in Airbnb.
Step 1 - Change the pricing model (optional)
Select "Occupancy Pricing" if you want to send prices for different numbers of guests and/or different length of stay. See the chapter "Pricing Models" below for more information.
Press SAVE.
Step 2 - Check which prices will send
Go to the "Mapping" tab again and then scroll down to "Room Mapping" and then click on "Price Data" under "View" to check which prices and availability will be sent. If you see no prices or no availability in the list, check if you have prices set up for your listing on Airbnb.
Step 3: Select your sync type
With sync type Prices & Availability Beds24 will only update your price data (including number of guests, extra person price, base price, max stay, minimum stay, max days in advance, advance notice/same day booking cut off) and availability and import bookings. If you want to change your discounts, descriptions, pictures, or other settings you do this in Airbnb.
With sync type Limited Beds24 will update your price data (including number of guests, extra person price, base price, taxes and fees, max stay, minimum stay, max days in advance, advance notice/same day booking cut off, last-minute discount, early-bird discount, weekly discount, monthly discount) and availability and import bookings. If you want to change your descriptions pictures or other settings you do this in Airbnb.
With sync type Everything also your existing listings descriptive content will be overridden by the descriptive content in Beds24 and can no longer be edited in Airbnb.
If you want to sync everything your listing needs to meet Airbnbs requirements. If you see a red button "Fix Content Errors" your listing does not meet Airbnb requirements. Click on the button. Any settings which do not meet Airbnb requirements are highlighted on red. Click on the links to go to the settings where you can fix the problems.
Always go to "View Content" to check what will send to Airbnb before selecting Everything.
Step 4: Connect
Click "Connect" and select the corresponding listing to this room to make the connection.
If you have changed the sync type to "Everything" you need to press SAVE before connecting.
Step 5: Check that the connection is working properly
- Click on "View actual data and check the prices you see there are as you expect
- Allow a bit of time for Airbnb do process the data you have sent then click on "Update". If Airbnb returns an error message scroll down to the "Troubleshooting" section to see why Airbnb sends the error and how to fix it. If you receive an error which is not listed below send us a support ticket.
- Click on "Airbnb Listing" link to open the listing on Airbnb select dates to check the listing is bookable but do NOT finish the booking.
Step 6: Import upcoming bookings
Click on "Import existing bookings" to import the bookings you already have in Airbnb. Bookings previously imported via the Airbnb iCal connection will not import. We recommend you delete them before you press the button.
Blocked dates are not sent by Airbnb, manually update the dates in Beds24 calendar.
We will import bookings from the last four weeks that are currently ongoing and have not yet reached their check-out date. However, please note that exceptionally long-term stays, those exceeding four weeks, will not be included in the import.
5 Create a new listing
Step 1 - Select "Sync Type" Everything
Airbnb will only publish your listing if you send the full content.
Set "Sync Type" = Everything then press SAVE.
Go to (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT > PUBLISH = NO
Go to (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT > UPDATE ADDRESS = YES then press SAVE.
Step 2 - Check if your content meets Airbnbs requirements
Go to (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > VIEW CONTENT to revise which data will send to Airbnb. Any settings which do not meet Airbnbs requirements are highlighted on red. Click on the links to go to the settings where you can fix the problems.
If you see a red button "Fix Content Errors" your listing does not meet Airbnbs requirements. Click on the button to get to (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > VIEW CONTENT.
Step 3 - Check which prices will send Go to the "Mapping" tab again and then scroll down to "Room Mapping" and then click on "Price Data" under "View" to check which prices and availability will be sent. If you see no prices or no availability in the list, check if you have prices set up for your property on Beds24.
Step 4: Export to Airbnb
When your content meets Airbnbs requirements you can click "Export.
Step 5: Complete Airbnb Registration
Login to your Airbnb Account, go to Listings, click on the listing, then click 'Fix' and complete the Airbnb Registraion actions.
Step 6: Check that the connection is working properly
- Click on "View actual data and check the prices you see there are as you expect
- Allow a bit of time for Airbnb do process the data you have sent then click on "Update". If Airbnb returns an error message scroll down to the "Troubleshooting" section to see why Airbnb sends the error and how to fix it. If you receive an error which is not listed below send us a support ticket.
- Click on "Airbnb Listing" link to open the listing on Airbnb select dates to check the listing is bookable but do NOT finish the booking.
6 Airbnbs review and publishing process
Connecting to an existing lisitng or creating a new listing triggers Airbnb's automated review. The review validates the listing against the API Program Listing Requirements.
Click on "Check Connection Status" to see the status at Airbnb.
If the listing is rejected, the message you see there tells you the reason. Fix the problem and the click "Update" to resubmit the listing.
Some listings require manual approval, in which case the status will remain as "ready for review". Once these listings are reviewed by Airbnb, you will see the result when you click on "Check Connection Status".
7 Updates
- Changes to availability and prices will be instantly sent to the channel.
- Changes for settings for example minimum stays, the multiplier or number of rooms will send with the next update. Click on "Update" if you want to push them through instantly.
- Content updates are only sent on demand. If you change content you will need to click "Update" to send the changes.
It can take Airbnb a couple of minutes to process the data we sent.
If you make changes to values which are sent from Beds24 in Airbnb they will be overridden with the next update.
8 Reviews
After the guest has checked-out, you can send the review to Airbnb via the "Mail & Actions" tab in the booking in Beds24.
If a guest sends you a review, you can also view it in Beds24 via the "Mail & Actions" tab and send the guest a reply from there.
9 Change the Sync Type
If you want to change the sync type all you need to do is change the setting and then press SAVE.
10 Disconnect or terminate the connection
- To disconnect a listing to manage it manually go to (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > MAPPING and click on "Disconnect".
- Click on "Disconnect" (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > ACCOUNTS.. This will set all your listings in this Airbnb account to "manual" so you can manage it manually. If you want to update the listing from Beds24 you will need to reconnect it.
If you do not want to use the API connection at all any more also disconnect the account in (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > ACCOUNTS.
You can also disconnect your Airbnb account from Beds24 in Airbnb. Log into your Airbnb account and go to ACCOUNT > PRIVACY AND SHARING and remove the Beds24 app.
- minimum stay is set back to 1
- "Closed to arrival" and "Closed to departure" gets removed
- "Maximum stay" gets reset to 1125.
If you do not want these values you will need to change them. If reconnect a listing in Beds24 press "Update" after you reconnected to push the values from Beds24.
11 Options for the sync types
11.1 Pricing models
Airbnb supports different pricing models.
Click on the "Price Data" Button to check which prices and availability will send.
11.1.1 Per Day Pricing
Choose Per Day Pricing (the default) if you have only ONE price per date.
If you have multiple prices activated for Airbnb with different minimum stays the system will send the price with the lowest minimum stay. Of the ones with the lowest minimum stay the one with the highest occupancy will be used.
If you use daily prices with "Extra Person" prices your daily price needs to be set for the max occupancy and the "Extra Person" price needs to be added with a negative value so the price for the full occupancy can send.
Only a global max. stay which is taken from (SETTINGS) > PROPERTIES > ROOMS > SETUP can send.
In (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT you can set
- The number of guests for which the daily price applies.
- An extra person price.
For example, you have a room for 3 people, you charge 50€ for 2 people and 15€ for 3rd person, create a Rate with Room price - 50 - Upt o 2 people. Then go to (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT > and set Guests included = 2, Extra Person Price = 15
11.1.2 Per Occupancy (LOS) Pricing
Choose Per Occupancy Pricing if you want to send prices for different occupancies and/or different length of stay.
If you use rates the price for each occupancy defined in Beds24 and prices for different length of stay can be sent.1 person, 2 person and room price will send. Room price will send for specified occupancy. Multiple rates with different occupancies can send. Prices for "Extra Person", "Extra child" and discounts set in the "Discounts" tab of the rates can not be sent.
If you use daily prices the daily price will send including occupancy. Multiple occupancy prices can send. Extra person price will send.
The "Min Stay" set in the Calendar, Daily Prices or Rates will send.
We can send prices up to 28 days but guests can book longer stays if there are no restrictions. Airbnb will apply the average of the price of 28 days for days 29+.
The "Max Stay" set for the room will send. Max stays set in the prices will be ignored.
Beds24 sends the price for max. 16 guests. If your property accommodates more than 16 guests use "Per Day" pricing with an extra person price.
Due to limitations with Airbnbs multi calendar Airbnb can not show the correct prices in your Airbnb Extranet. The correct prices will be shown to the guest though and the prices sent from Beds24 will be applied for all bookings. If you want to check prices on Airbnb please start a booking for your listing.
Due to limitations at Airbnb if there is a change to the number of guests, Airbnb will not dynamically update the cost for extra guests if a reservation alteration is initiated by either the host or the guest.
The host can reject the reservation alteration and can update the guest count and the cost of the extra guests, then send the alteration to the main guest, who will need to accept the new reservation.
11.1.3 Rate Plans
Rate plans are the pricing model of choice if you want
- to offer a refundable and a non-refundable option and
- set prices for refundable and non-refundable instead of Airbnbs fixed discount option
- control the cancellation policy for refundable and non-refundable prices
- control availability of the refundable/non-refundable booking option.
- parity with other channels which support rate plans i.e. Booking.com or Expedia.
You can create up to 10 rate plans which can be used for all listings in the Airbnb account. A maximum of 2 rate plans will be displayed to guests at a given time depending on the cancellation policy. Airbnb will display one refundable and another non-refundable rate plan and out of these (a) the lowest and (b) the most flexible rate.
A price for each occupancy defined in Beds24 can be sent.
- If you use daily prices the daily price will send including occupancy. Multiple occupancy prices can send on each rate plan. Extra person price will send.
- If you use fixed prices the Single, Double and room price will send. Room price will send for specified occupancy. Multiple rates with different occupancies can send on same rate plan. Prices for "Extra Person", "Extra child" and discounts set in the "Discounts" tab of the rate can not be sent.
If you want to send prices for different length of stay you need a rate plan for each.
The "Min Stay" and "Max Stay" set in the Calendar, Daily Prices or Rates will send.
For more information and setup instructions click here.
11.2 Discounts
If you have "Early Bird" or "Last Minute" prices which are activated for Airbnb these will automatically send. Airbnb will not mark these as promotions though.
In (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT you can set:
- A discount for 2 or more days, weekly or monthly. Use either the discounts for the number of days or month/week, but not both because the discount per day will override the discount per week/month.
- A discount for "Non Refundable" bookings. If you select a sync type "Limited," you can set a non-refundable discount in your Airbnb extranet.
- Early Bird and Last Minute Discounts which Airbnb will mark as promotions.
You can also create "Pricing Rules" directly in Airbnb, but we recommend you set all prices in Beds24 to avoid confusion.
Early bird or Last Minute offer are only marked as promotions if the price drops at least 10% from what Airbnb defines as the last 30 days median price. If you use both early bird and last minute and want to remove one, you will need to remove both because Airbnb will only remove them together. After you have clicked "Update" to send the change, you can reactivate the one you want to keep.
Please refer to Airbnb for more information on Discounts.
11.3 Fees and taxes
If you apply fees or taxes you need to send them from Beds24.
- Cleaning fee
You can set under (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > PROPERTY CONTENT > ROOM CONTENT.
Other fees supported by Airbnb can be sent as CUSTOM value in (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER >AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT. If you apply a linen fee Airbnb will add this to the cleaning fee.
- PETFEE 45 (for example)
If you have a price multiplier in (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB, > MAPPING this will also be applied to the Cleaning fee. If you want to over ride this, then use a CUSTOM value in (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER >AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT.
- If you want to send taxes click on "Check if you are eligible to send taxes" in (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT. If Airbnb allows you to send taxes you can set them under "Custom". Please click on the context help for "Custom" for detailed instructions
11.4 Permit / Registration/ License
In some locations Airbnb.com require the License/Registration number of the owner. Please also see under "Local legal requirements above"
If this is required for your property, please go to (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > DESCRIPTION "Permit ID" and enter your details.
Permit IDs in Beds24 are set per property. If you have a different permit Id than the one set for the property you can set a room specific permit as "Custom" value in (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT.
12 Send and receive messages
You can get communicate with Airbnb guest directly from Beds24. This function works for:
- Confirmed bookings
- Inquiries/Requests - if you receive a message from a potential guest inquiring Beds24 will create a request booking. If the request turns into a confirmed booking the status will automatically change. If you want to automatically cancel requests which do not turn into confirmed bookings you can set up an Auto Action to automatically cancel the booking after a certain period.
You can view all messages from the "Messages" component on the DASHBOARD and individual communication from the "API Messages" tab in the booking. You and your guests will see the messages in Airbnb.
To use this function you should:
1. Add the component "API Messages" to your DASHBOARD
2. To send Auto Action Emails via messaging set "Send Message" on the "Messaging" tab in the Auto Action to one of the API options. We will remove the HTML from the message because Airbnb does not support HTML. You have the option to add a plain text message for this purpose.
Airbnb supports attachments in JPG, GIF and PNG format.
If you have moved the booking to a different room (manually or via dependencies), then ensure that both properties/rooms are connected with the same Airbnb account, otherwise this function will not work.
13 Content for sync type "Everything"
If you use this sync type all updates should be done in Beds24 (not in Airbnb) because changes you make in Airbnb will be overridden with the next update.
13.1 Requirements and limitations from Airbnb
- Phone numbers, email addresses and URLs are not allowed in the host profile.
- No internal housing codes in the Name.
- Descriptions must be unique and well written, paragraph breaks and spacing should be used. Content in ALL CAPS will lead to a listing’s rejection.
- France Only: Bed & Breakfast listings should have B&B in the title.
13.2 Languages
The content is sent in the language which is activated as default language for the booking page in (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE > INTERNATIONALIZATION.
If you have activated multiple languages and entered your descriptions in these we can multiple languages if you set "Allow Multi-Language" = Yes in (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT. Please check the context help before changing the setting.
Following languages are supported by Airbnb and Beds24: Bahasa Indonesia, Catala, Dansk, Deutsch, English. Español, Eλληνικά, Français, Hrvatski, Italiano, Magyar, Nederlands, Norsk, Polski, Português, Suomi, Svenska, Íslenska, Čeština, Русский, עברית, ภาษาไทย, 中文, 日本語 ja 한국어.
13.3 Property Type
Most of the property types which Airbnb supports can be selected in (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > DESCRIPTION.
Other Airbnb property types can be added as "Custom" values in (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT.
13.4 Bedrooms and bathrooms
Bedrooms and bathrooms can be set up in (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > ROOMS > SET UP.
Set up bedrooms and bathroom either in the property OR the room. If you set them up in both you will double them up. Do not send additional bathroom amenities if you have a full bathrooom.
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.
- 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.
Requirements from Airbnb:
- Studio apartments should have 1 bedroom.
- Any properties with more than 10 bedrooms must be listed as having “10 bedrooms.” On the front end this will appear as “10+ bedrooms.”
You can also manually add bedrooms and bathrooms and amenities. For more information see "All feature codes" below.
: Airbnb does not support all available features available in Beds24.
If you add a crib in a bedroom Airbnb will display the crib as a bed. If you do not want to do this add BED_CRIB in a new line.
BATHROOM
BATHROOM_FULL
BATHROOM_HALF
BEDROOM
BED_AIRMATTRESS
BED_BUNK
BED_CRIB
BED_COUCH
BED_DOUBLE
BED_FLOORMATTRESS
BED_FUTON
BED_HAMMOCK
BED_KING
BED_QUEEN
BED_SINGLE
BED_SOFA
BED_TODDLER
BEDROOM
BEDROOM_ENSUITE
BEDROOM_LIVING_SLEEPING_COMBO
BEDROOM_OTHER_SLEEPING_AREA
If you have a murphy bed it will send as single bed.
13.5 Amenities
Amenities can be set up for the property (SETTING->PROPERTIES->DESCRIPTION) or per room ( (SETTINGS) 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 (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > DESCRIPTION. The number will be applied to all room/units.
Example 2: You have one unit with Wifi and another unit without Wifi. In this case set the Wifi up in (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > ROOMS > SET UP.
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.
If you provide "Essentials" you will need to tick "linens", towels and "toiletries".
If you have "Accessability" amenities Airbnb requires you to provide a picture for each amenity which they review. You can add these amenities and the pictures in (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT under "Custom".
You will find a list all all "Accessability" amenities below under "All Feature Codes".
You can also manually add bedrooms and bathrooms and amenities. For more information see "All feature codes" below.
If you do not select select child friendly amenities Airbnb might classify your listing as "Not safe or suitable for children (0-12 years)"
Airbnb does not support all available feature codes. Make sure you pick five features which are supported by Airbnb.
13.6 Pictures
You can define in (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT which pictures will be used.
Double check you have entered "Captions" for every picture.
Requirements and limitations from Airbnb:
- Airbnb requires a minimum of 1 picture per listing with high-resolution (800x500 pixels).
- Bedrooms should be included in the photos so that users are able to see accommodations.
- Listings with stock photos or with photos including non Airbnb watermarks will be rejected.
- Listings with photos containing contact information (email addresses / phone numbers) will be rejected.
13.7 Check-in / Check-out
In (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > PROPERTY CONTENT you can set 'Check-in start', 'Check-in end' and 'Check-out end'.
If you want to
- send different times to Airbnb than to other channels
- send 25 for check-in
- send 25 or 26 for check-out
- offer flexible check-in
you can add this in SETTINGS > CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB.COM > SPECIFIC CONTENT "Custom". More information.
Airbnb requires at least two hours between check-in start and check-in end.
13.8 House Rules and Children
- Airbnb counts children 2-12 years as guests.
- Infants from 0-2 years are not counted as guests.
By default children are allowed.
To disallow children and/or infants use the feature codes for children not allowed/infants not allowed or adults only.
If you do not allow children and/or infants Airbnb requires a textual explanation. You can add this in SETTINGS > CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB.COM > SPECIFIC CONTENT "Custom". More information.
For house rules you can optionally add a textual description. The house rules plus (if you want to send) their descriptions can be entered in SETTINGS-> CHANNEL MANAGER-> AIRBNB.COM-> SPECIFIC CONTENT "Custom".
13.9 Airbnb specific content
Go to (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT or click on the "Edit specific content for Airbnb" link to check and customize. specific content for Airbnb.
14 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.
Example: One bedroom with a double bed and a crib
BEDROOM BED_DOUBLE BED_CRIB
Example: The property has 2 bathrooms one full and one half
BATHROOM_FULL BATHROOM_HALF
Add feature codes one for each feature separated by spaces.
Example: A property has a kitchen, television and internet KITCHEN TELEVISION INTERNET
Airbnb does not support all available feature codes and there are also Airbnb specific features which can be manually added in the "features" settings. These feature codes are supported:
14.1 Amenities
AIR_CONDITIONING
BEACH_ESSENTIALS
BALCONY
CLEANING_PRODUCTS
CLOSET
CLOTHES_DRYINGRACK
CO_DETECTOR
CONDITIONER
DRYER
ELEVATOR
EXTRA_PILLOWS_BLANKETS
EV_CHARGER
FAN_PORTABLE
FIRE_EXTINGUISHER
FIRE_PIT
FIREPLACE
FIRST_AID_KIT
GAMES
GARDEN
GRILL
GRILL_EQUIPMENT
HAIR_DRYER
HAMMOCK
HANGERS
HEATING
IRON_BOARD
LINENS (if all of TOILETRIES, TOWELS and LINENS are used, this sends as "Essentials")
LIVING_ROOM
MOSQUITO_NET
OUTDOOR_FURNITURE (for outdoor seating)
PARKING
PARKING_PAID
PARKING_POSSIBLE
PIANO
POOL_TABLE
PRIVATE_ENTRANCE
ROOM_DARKENING_SHADES
TOILETRIES (body soap)
SAFETY_CARD
SHAMPOO
SHOWER_GEL
SMOKE_DETECTOR
SOAP
STEREO
TOWELS
TRASH_COMPACTER
WASHER
WATER_HOT
14.2 Business
14.3 Entertainment
TV
CABLE
VIDEO_GAMES
14.4 Food and Drink
BREAKFAST_INCLUDED
14.5 Internet
ETHERNET
INTERNET
WIFI
WIFI_POCKET
14.6 Kitchen
KITCHEN
KITCHEN_OUTDOOR
BAKING_SHEET
BLENDER
COFFEE
COFFEE_MAKER
COOKING_BASICS (is sent if both "DISHES_UTENSILS" and "SPICES" is selected)
DISHES_UTENSILS (is sent in combination with "SPICES" as "Cooking Basics")
DISHWASHER
FREEZER
GLASSES_WINE
KETTLE
OVEN
STOVE
REFRIGERATOR
REFRIGERATOR_MINI
RICE_MAKER
SPICES (is sent in combination with "DISHES_UTENSILS" as "Cooking Basics")
TOASTER
14.7 Location
BEACH_FRONT
LAKE (lake access in Airbnb)
SKI_IN
SKI_OUT
WATER_VIEW
14.8 Pets
PETS_CONSIDERED
14.9 Pool & Wellness
GYM
POOL
POOL_HEATED
POOL_INDOOR
POOL_PRIVATE
14.10 Services
DOORBELL
DOORMAN
RECEPTION_24HOUR
LUGGAGE_DROPOFF
CLEANING_BEFORE_CHECKOUT
BICYCLE_RENTAL
14.11 Sports
BOAT_SLIP
FITNESS_CENTER (for exercise equipment)
KAYAK_CANOE
TABLE_TENNIS
14.12 Suitability
ADULTS_ONLY
CHILDREN_NOT_ALLOWED
EVENTS_ALLOWED
INFANTS_NOT_ALLOWED
LAPTOP_FRIENDLY
LONG_TERM_RENTERS
SMOKING_ALLOWED
14.13 Accessibility
PARKING_DISABLED
STEP_FREE_ACCESS_BATHROOM
GRAB_RAILS_IN_SHOWER
GRAB_RAILS_IN_TOILET
ROLLIN_SHOWER
SHOWER_CHAIR
WIDE_DOORWAY_BATHROOM
TUB_WITH_SHOWER_BENCH
WIDE_CLEARANCE_TO_SHOWER_AND_TOILET
STEP_FEE_ACCESS_BEDROOM
WIDE_DOORWAY_BEDROOM
SINGLE_LEVEL_HOME
COMMON_SPACE_STEP_FREE_ACCESS
COMMON_SPACE_WIDE_DOORWAY
HOME_STEP_FREE_ACCESS
PATH_TO_ENTRANCE_LIT_AT_NIGHT
HOME_WIDE_DOORWAY
FLAT_SMOOTH_PATHWAY_TO_FRONT_DOOR
14.14 Family
CHANGING_TABLE
BABY_BATH
PACK_N_PLAY_TRAVEL_CRIB
FIREPLACE_GUARD
BABY_MONITOR
OUTLET_COVERS
TABLE_CORNER_GUARDS
WINDOW_GUARDS
CHILDRENS_DINNERWARE
BABYSITTER_RECOMMENDATIONS
14.15 Bedroom
BEDROOM
BEDROOM_ENSUITE
BEDROOM_LIVING_SLEEPING_COMBO
BEDROOM_OTHER_SLEEPING_AREA
BED_AIR MATTRESS
BED_BUNK
BED_CRIB
BED_COUCH
BED_DOUBLE
BED_FLOOR_MATTRESS
BED_FUTON
BED_HAMMOCK
BED_KING
BED_QUEEN
BED_SINGLE
BED_SOFA
BED_TODDLER
14.16 Bathroom
BATHROOM
BATHROOM_FULL
BATHROOM_HALF
BATH_BIDET
BATH_SHOWER_RAIN
15 Troubleshooting and common errors
15.1 Troubleshooting
You need to complete the API onboarding flow before publishing the listing Beds24 sent the data but the Airbnb requires you to complete the registration process. Try the following: 1. Go to (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT > PUBLISH = NO, click Save. 2. Go to (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > MAPPING > scroll to the listing and click 'CHECK CONNECTION STATUS' 3. Click on 'Request review at Airbnb' (red button) 4. Refresh the page then click on the Airbnb listing id. 5. Go to your Airbnb Account, switch to Hosting, and click on 'Fix Issues' button for the listing. 6. Click on 'FIX' and follow the registration steps from Airbnb. 7. Click 'Publish'
Unable to perform action. Please try again later or contact support if you need immediate assistance Go to your Airbnb Account, switch to Hosting, and follow the steps in Airbnb to verify your account.
Unfortunately, a server error prevented your request from being completed. Airbnb may be undergoing maintenance or your connection may have timed out. Please try again. If you continue to see this error message being reported, then check if there is an outage at Airbnb, we will send an update as soon as their system is restored. Or go to (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > MAPPING > scroll to the listing and click 'UPDATE'.
Calendar will not Load, it will only show a loading spinner wheel. Please check that you have prices set and they are sending to AirBnb, have a look under (SETTINGS) > CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > MAPPING, and click on "Price Data" to check if prices are being sent to AirBnb.
Sorry, we cannot activate your listing. It seems you have an issue with your “Booking settings” in your Airbnb account. Please log into your Airbnb account and check what is set under the tab Booking Settings. You can find more information here: https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/1353/how-do-i-choose-who-can-instant-book-my-place
Listing shows as "Importing" in the Airbnb Extranet Beds24 sent the data but it is stuck at Airbnb. Try the following: 1. Go to (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > MAPPING 2. Click on "Disconnect" 4. Refresh the page then connect again 5. Wait a bit and then check the "Connection status" If you then still see "Importing"in Airbnb contact Airbnb support and ask them to check why your listings are stuck. You might need to insist that they forward your request to someone who is qualified to do so.
You have reached your Airbnb access quota Wait ten minutes and then try again. If it continues repeatedly let us know.
Your listing has been temporarily paused and can't be turned on until you reactivate it. If you do not know what the problem is please check the Email Airbnb sent you, the messages in your Airbnb account or contact Airbnb support and ask them to help.
No "Update Airbnb" button If you do not see an "Update Airbnb" button the connection is lost. Click the "Connect to Airbnb" Button. After the connection is restored you will see the update button.
Messages do not send or import to Beds24 Log into your Airbnb account and go to ACCOUNT -> PRIVACY AND SHARING. If you do not see 'Access and respond your messages' in the list of permissions, disconnect and then reconnect the Airbnb account.
Airbnb account is not connected, please connect account Log into your Airbnb account
Receiving Requests/Inquiries for dates already booked The problem is caused because Airbnb thinks your listing is a multi unit with more than one bookable unit. This can happen if at any time you had a qty greater than one. Once it happens, the only way to set it back to a standard listing is to disconnect the listing from Beds24 and then reconnect it. This is because it is Airbnb policy not to change this listing type while it is connected. It will then connect immediately as a standard listing with a qty of one and the calendar will sync properly.
No prices/availability in Airbnb Your max_days_notice setting in Airbnb is set to zero which is making the listing unavailable. You can adjust it directly in Airbnb, it is called maximum advance notice or similar. Or you can set it to a specific value in Beds24 (Max Days in Advance = 365) and upload it to Airbnb via the Export to Airbnb button. Note: (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT > PRICING > Max Days in Advance = No Limit in Beds24 will not change the value already set in Airbnb.
Availability in Beds24/Dates closed in Airbnb When Airbnb bookings have been marked as "Cancelled by Host" Airbnb will not reopen dates where you have previously cancelled a booking. The dates should be available at all other channels.
15.2 Common Errors
Not Processed Airbnb had a temporary problem processing the updates we send. This normally comes good by itself when Airbnb fixed the problem. Wait a bit then press "Update" wait for Airbnb to process the update you just sent and then click "Update status". If the problem persists after a couple of hours notify us via a support ticket.
You do not have permission to access this resource Click "Disconnect" and then reconnect the room and to your listing in Airbnb.
Not Connected You have disconnected the listing in Airbnb. Click "Disconnect" and then reconnect it.
Lat/Long outside of hosting country OR Lat/lng outside of hosting country OR Please set latitude/longitude in valid country for your listing Check the country under which you have registered your Airbnb account is the same as the country your property is in. Check your settings for "Latitude" and "Longitude" are correct and match the address you have given.
Sorry, please contact support if you need to change the market of your listing. Check if your settings for "Latitude" and "Longitude" are correct and do match the address you have given. Airbnb uses Google maps to validate addresses. You can check with address and latitude/longitude is in Airbnbs system when you click on "View all listings" and then on "content in Airbnb". If required, correct your data and then click "Update Airbnb". Check your Google map entry and if it is incorrect request Google maps to correct your location. If the error message persists go to (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT and set "Update Address" = No or contact Airbnb support. Give them the error message, your coordinates and your address and ask them to forward your request to someone in their team who is authorized to fix the problem at their end.
You can't change your listing's address once you've started receiving reservation requests. If you need to make an update, please contact support. Please check your address details in Beds24 match the details at Airbnb, if you need to change them, please contact Airbnb support and ask them to assist. If you do not need to change your address details then go to (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT and set "Update Address" = No.
Cannot change address in status Auto closed (availability). Please contact the local support for assistance. Please check your address details in Beds24 match the details at Airbnb, if you need to change them, please contact Airbnb support and ask them to assist. If you do not need to change your address details then go to (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT and set "Update Address" = No.
The listing is in a prohibited vacation rental market. Please go to Airbnb to fix these issues. Your listings is in an area for which Airbnb does not allow the use of the API connection. Contact Airbnb support and ask them to fill out the "Market Clearance Requests for Policy Form". This will the go the the department which can lift the restriction.
Last Error: [400] Error ID: XXXXXXXXX. There was an error processing the request. Your daily price is too low. The minimum is 13$
Go to Settings > Channel Manager > Property Content > Room Content and set a Rack Rate of at least 9€.
Airbnb calculates prices based on USD so what they calculate changes with the currency exchange rate.
Last Error: [400] Error ID: XXXXXXXXX. There was an error processing the request. Please use a base price of at least €9 but no more than €21,467. Go to (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > PROPERTY CONTENT > ROOM CONTENT and set a Rack Rate which meets Airbnb's requirements.
Your longer stay discount must be greater than or equal to your shorter stay discount. Check your discounts set in (SETTINGS) > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT > PRICING, ensure the logic of your discounts meets Airbnb requirements. In (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT you can set, a discount for 2 or more days, weekly or monthly. Use either the discounts for number of days or month/week but not both because the discount per days will override the discount per week/month.
The listing is subject to city registration. Please submit an application or input existing registration details Airbnb require you to register your permit ID. Usually they will provide a link to a page inside the Airbnb system to do this. If you are unsure please ask Airbnb how to register. Also make sure you have entered your permit ID into Beds24 ( (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > DESCRIPTION "Permit ID").
There was an error processing the request. Hosting model validation error For some regions the payout method needs to be set up before publishing the listing. Please log into your Airbnb account and set up the payout method.
You need to complete the API onboarding flow before publishing the listing Login to your Airbnb Account, go to the listing, then click 'Fix' follow the instructions to complete the registration.
Listing is classified not suitable for children Airbnb explains here how to specify that your listing is safe or suitable for children.
Too many redirects Most likely you are using external pictures which do not link directly to your pictures or which redirect to another page. Using links to their storage place is not possible. You need to use direct links to your pictures.
document_uri has already been taken. You see this error if you have previously connected the room to another Airbnb account. Log into this Airbnb account and stop the sync for this listing. If you can not do this send us a support ticket asking us to delete the URI from the endpoint.
Expired Token Check if the listing has been deleted in Airbnb. If so you will need to send it again from Beds24.
The document has no document element Check if the listing has been deleted in Airbnb. If so you will need to send it again from Beds24.
Your listings are almost ready If after some time you still see "Your listings are almost ready" after clicking Beds24 Channel Manager Sync" in Airbnb and see "In progress" on the "Listings" page check that "Publish = Yes is set in (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT.
Listing failed to import Click on "Disconnect" then click on "Delete from Airbnb". Fix content errors. Then go back an publish the listing again.
Smart Pricing was not deactivated before connecting If you forgot to deactivate smart pricing before setting the connection up you can do so from your mobile.
Access denied to Airbnb Airbnb's server is currently unavailable. Try again later.
Please select a consistent property type and property group.
Check the 'Property Type" in (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > DESCRIPTION and the 'Listing Type' match with the 'Property Type Group' you have selected in (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT. Check the (?) for Property Type Group for the correct Listing Type for each group. Please also note that Airbnb has regional restrictions for some property types. Use the context help for information on which combinations are allowed. Check with Airbnb support if you have a problem with your property type.
Please specify the property and listing type
Check the 'Property Type" in (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > DESCRIPTION and the 'Listing Type' match with the 'Property Type Group' you have selected in (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT. Check the (?) for Property Type Group for the correct Listing Type for each group. Please also note that Airbnb has regional restrictions for some property types. Use the context help for information on which combinations are allowed. Check with Airbnb support if you have a problem with your property type.
This listing's property type does not support multiple inventories. OR room_type_invetory_not_supported
Check the 'Property Type" in (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > DESCRIPTION and the 'Listing Type' match with the 'Property Type Group' you have selected in (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT. Check the (?) for Property Type Group for the correct Listing Type for each group. Please also note that Airbnb has regional restrictions for some property types. Use the context help for information on which combinations are allowed. Check with Airbnb support if you have a problem with your property type.
Not enough beds for person capacity Go to (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > ROOMS > SETUP > FEATURES and click on 'edit Bedroom' tab, select the appropriate room/bedroom configuration for your listing.
Not enough beds in room configurations You do not have the appropriate bed configuration for the number of people you have selected in (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > ROOMS > SETUP > Max Guests. Scroll to FEATURES and click 'edit Bedroom' and select the appropriate number of bedrooms/beds for your guests.
Sorry, we can't add that amenity right now. Please try again later. This was a transient error caused by an update to the Airbnb amenities data format. The error message should not repeat but if you continue to receive error emails, then please create a SUPPORT ticket.
Please make sure a photo has been uploaded before adding accessibility amenity. If the previous review rejects your photos, you need to upload a new photo
You are trying to send an accessibility amenity but do not provide a picture for this amenity. Go to (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT where you can add the accessibility amenity with a picture in "Custom". Use the context help for further instructions.
All caps isn't allowed in listing titles. Airbnb do not allow the Listing Name to be ALL Caps. Check the details in each of the sections below. *Go to (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > NAME *Go to (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > ROOMS > SETUP > NAME *Go to (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT > DESCRIPTIONS
Emojis/Special Characters isn't allowed in listing titles. Airbnb do not allow the Listing Name to have emojis or special characters. Check the details in each of the sections below. *Go to (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > NAME *Go to (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > ROOMS > SETUP > NAME *Go to (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT > DESCRIPTIONS
Please select a consistent property type and space type Check the details you have set in (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > DESCRIPTION > PROPERTY TYPE, allow the setting you have selected in (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT > PROPERTY TYPE GROUP > LISTING TYPE. Use (?) Context help for the list of Property Types and Listing Types for Airbnb.
You can only host long-term rentals Go to your Airbnb Account, switch to Hosting, and click on 'Fix Issues' button for the listing. Follow the registration steps from Airbnb.
custom_daily_price_too_low_for_cleaning_fee OR Based on your cleaning fee of € XXX, the minimum nightly price you can charge is € YYY Go to (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT > CUSTOM and change your Cleaning fee. OR Go to the Calendar and update the daily prices.
Listings of different pricing_availability_model_type can not use this endpoint. Go to (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > MAPPING and click 'UPDATE' for each room/listing.
Suspended_state_appeal Airbnb suspended the account. Please contact Airbnb support about this.