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To allow accurate commission calculation we have to provide VRBO with a feed which contains all VRBO bookings.
If you use the XML connection To allow accurate commission calculation we have to provide Vrbo with a feed which contains all updates should be done in Beds24 (not in VRBO/Homeaway) because changes you make in VRBO/Homeaway will be overridden with the next updateVrbo bookings.
VRBOVrbo.com,
'''==Prices'''==
'''==Bookings'''==Only bookings made after the connection is established will be imported and can be managed. Existing bookings can be imported via iCal or manually.
Only bookings made after the connection is established will be imported and can Vrbo does not send confirmation messages. They require these to be managedsent from Beds24. Existing bookings can The confirmation message you have set up in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) GUEST MANAGEMENT > CONFIRMATION MESSAGES will be imported via iCal or manuallysent to the guest.
VRBO/Homeaway does not send confirmation messages. They require these to be sent from Beds24. The confirmation message you have set up in <span style="color:#fe746c;“ >{{#fas:cogexclamation-triangle}} (SETTINGS) GUEST MANAGEMENT </span> CONFIRMATION MESSAGES We do not support sending different messages based on the type of payment for Vrbo, the standard confirmation message will be sent to the guest.
'''You need'''==Properties, rooms and room types==Our connection supports room types with a quantity of more than one.
VRBO/Homeaway ==You need==Vrbo requires you to have a '''credit card''' and a '''tax number / tax identifyer'''
VRBO/Homeaways Vrbos XML activation applies per Beds24 account. All properties owned by the connected Beds24 account or sub account can send to the connected VRBO Vrbo account. If you want to connect properties owned by different account/sub accounts you can override this. Click on the 'User' icon on the top right and then on 'Account Management (in the old control panel SUB ACCOUNT in the top right) Manage Account > Manage Property and go to "Channel Management". The setting "VRBO / Homeaway Vrbo Connect via Account" allows you to set that the property connects to VRBO Vrbo via a different account than the one owning it.
If you see a red button "Fix Content Errors" your content does not meet VRBOs requirements. Click on the button. Any settings which do not meet VRBOs requirements are highlighted on red. Click on the links to go to the settings where you can fix the problems[[File:connect_vrbo.mp4|640px]]
This will automatically generate Vrbo defines the currency you can use for your "Vrbo account. Make sure this currency is set in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > VRBO Software User ID" which > ACCOUNT and is used in all properties in this Beds24 account. If you use a different currency in Beds24 you can always see set a multiplier in in Beds24 under {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > VRBO> MAPPING. Click on HELP <span style="color:#007bff;“ >{{#far:question-circle}} </HOMEAWAY span> ACCOUNT / MAPPING in the top right of this page for detailed instructions.
VRBO defines the currency In Vrbo if you can use for your VRBO do not yet have a Vrbo account. Make sure this currency is set in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > VRBO/HOMEAWAY > ACCOUNT and is used in all properties in this Beds24 account. If you use a different currency in Beds24 you can set a multiplier in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > VRBO/HOMEAWAY > MAPPING. Click on HELP <span style="color:#007bff;“ >{{#far:question-circle}} </span> in the top right of this page for detailed instructions.
<span style="color[[File: #f3e504; font-size: 150%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> After you have connected with VRBO you will have a "View Listings" button. When you click you will see the properties/rooms which are in Beds24 feed for VRBOssl_vrbo_new.mp4|640px]]
In Beds24[[File: ssl_vrbo.mp4|640px]]
[[File:connect_vrbo.mp4|640px]]'''Step 5 - Enter registration (optional if registration is mandatory)'''
In *Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > VRBO if > MAPPING *Click on the "Registration details" button *Click on "Update Registration" to enter you do not yet have a VRBO account: registration details.
[[File'''Step 6 - Check the listing status'''*Go to {{#fas:ssl_vrbo_new.mp4|640px]]cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > VRBO > MAPPING *Click on the "View Status at Vrbo" button *Check the content especially the "activeStatus"
In VRBO if you do have a VRBO account: '''Step 7 - Add your reviews (optional)'''
[[File:ssl_vrboWe can upload the reviews you already have to Vrbo. Vrbo only accepts direct reviews including reviews from your own website,Tripadvisor, Google or other sources for which you have the right to use them on your own website. Vrbo will not accept any reviews from other OTAs including Airbnb or Booking.com.mp4|640px]]
'''Step 5 - Check the listing status'''*Go If you want us to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > VRBO > MAPPING *Click on the View Status at VRBO" button *Check the content especially the "activeStatus"send your reviews to Vrbo tell your Vrbo activation specialist for how far back you have reviews and then reach out to us via a support ticket.
VRBO/Homeaway Vrbo will have access to these bookings for reporting purposes.
If a different reason for 1. Add the cancellation applies you can set this by adding one of the following info codes in to component "InfoAPI Messages" tab of the bookingto your [[:Category:Dashboard|DASHBOARD]]
CANCELLED_BY_OWNER2. 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 Vrbo does not support HTML. You have the option to add a plain text message for this purpose.
CANCELLED_BY_OWNER_INVALID_CARDVrbo supports attachments in PDF, JPG, PNG, and GIF format.
CANCELLED_BY_OWNER_NO_PAYMENT<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 Vrbo account, otherwise this function will not work.
CANCELLED_BY_OWNER_UNIT_NOT_AVAILABLE = Cancellations =If you set a booking to "Cancelled" we will send it as "Cancelled by guest" (this is the default) to Vrbo. If the booking is cancelled by the host you can set this as a "substatus" via the second selector next to the "Cancelled" status in the "Summary" tab of the booking, we will then send "Cancelled by Owner" to Vrbo.
VRBO/Homeaway Vrbo will inform you which language is compulsory. It is the language of the VRBO/Homeaway Vrbo site you are listed. If this language is different from the language you use as default language for your booking page you can set it in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > VRBO/Homeaway > SPECIFIC CONTENT.
VRBO Vrbo defines the currency used in VRBOVrbo. You can use a multiplier if your currency in VRBO Vrbo is different from your currency in Beds24.
VRBO/Homeaway Vrbo requires a cancellation policy. We will send the policies set in SETTING->PROPERTIES-> DESCRIPTIONBOOKING RULES > CANCELLATION POLICY.
If payments are due at different times you You can set up payment schedules in a deposit collection we will send the deposit amount that is due at the time of the booking and the remainder if any at arrival.*Go to{{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > CHANNEL MANAGER > VRBO/Homeaway.COM > PAYMENT SCHEDULE and link it to your property in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > VRBO/Homeaway.COM > SPECIFIC PROPERTY CONTENTset Payment 1 with 'Days After Booking' = 0 and then the amount required.
If you have set up deposit collection in <span style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 150%;" >{{#fas:coglightbulb}} (SETTINGS) PAYMENTS- </span> PAYMENT COLLECTION we will send Listings where guests do not have to pay the deposit full amount with the booking perform better. Payment Schedules allow you to set there up to be due at the time of the booking and the remainder if any at arrivalfive payments.
<span style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 150%;" >You can set the Payment Types* Go to {{#fas:lightbulbcog}} </span(SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER ->Listings where guests do not have to pay the full amount with the booking perform betterVRBO. COM Payment Schedules allow to set up to five payments> SPECIFIC PROPERTY CONTENT.
In {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER -> VRBO/Homeaway.COM > SPECIFIC PROPERTY CONTENT you can set which payment types you accept. Beds24 supports the following payment options:
* Guest credit card has been sent to Stripe.
** Collect the payment manually via the Stripe Button in the Charges & Payments tab of the booking, see [[Stripe#Collect_payment_manually|Manually collect payment via Stripe]] for more information.
** Automate the collection of the payment using pending payments. See [[Pending Payments|Create Pending Payment]] for more information.
VRBO Vrbo requires at least six pictures per listing.
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<div class="heading">Connect with VRBO Vrbo / Homeaway Group</div> This page is about the menu {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > VRBO/HOMEAWAY > ACCOUNT and {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > VRBO/HOMEAWAY > MAPPING and explains how connect to VRBOVrbo/Homewaway and their companies.
= Capabilities =
Via the XML connection Beds24 can
*Export property listings content (create listings at VRBO/HomeawayVrbo)*Update existing listings on VRBOVrbo
*Export prices and availability
*Import bookings
*Send date changes and status changes to "Cancelled"
*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.
If you use the XML connection all updates should be done in Beds24 (not in Vrbo) because changes you make in Vrbo will be overridden with the next update. The connection can update following VRBO Vrbo brands:
Homeaway.com,
abritel.fr,
aluguetemporada.com.br,
stayz.co.au
vacationrentals.com.
By default your listings are in "instant" book. Having listings on "Request" is not recommended because this will have a negative impact on ranking and bookings. Upon request we can set individual properties to be on "request".
= Limitations =
*VRBO/Homeaway Vrbo do not allow same day bookings. *Most agencies/property managers can use VRBOs Vrbos XML connectionbut you must have a tax number and a credit card. In some regions VRBO applies minimum requirements. If you are not eligible your can use our [[Homeaway.com_iCal| VRBO Vrbo iCal]] connection to synchronise calendars.*You can not move properties which are connected between two Beds24 accounts which are connected to Vrbo if they have bookings because this will upset VrboS commission calculation and you might get charged twice.
<span style="color:#fe746c;“ >{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}} </span> '''You can not change your username when connected to VRBO Vrbo because this will break the connection.'''
= Before you connect=
We can only send availability if you have set up prices which are activated for this channel. This tutorial gives general information how to [[Setting_Prices_for_Booking_Channels|set prices for channels]].
= Setup =
<span style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 150%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> VRBO Vrbo provides a self-onboarding tool which is started from Beds24. If self-onboarding is not available in your region you will not be able to complete the setup and VRBO Vrbo will automatically create a support case and get in touch with you.
''' Step 1: Activate your rooms'''
Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > VRBO/HOMEAWAY > MAPPING and tick "Enable" for all rooms you want to connect. Click on HELP <span style="color:#007bff;“ >{{#far:question-circle}} </span> in the top right of this page for detailed instructions. If you see a red button "Fix Content Errors" your content does not meet Vrbos requirements. Click on the button. Any settings which do not meet Vrbos requirements are highlighted on red. Click on the links to go to the settings where you can fix the problems. Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > VRBO > ACCOUNT and click 'Generate VRBO Software id' button. This will generate your "Vrbo Software User ID" which you can always see in in Beds24 under {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > VRBO > ACCOUNT > MAPPING. In Beds24:
'''Step 2: Have your credit card and your tax number/tax identifier on hand'''
During the onboarding process VRBO Vrbo will ask you to enter your credit card and your tax number.
'''Step 3: Self-onboard to VRBO Vrbo '''
When at least one room is activated to sending you can start the self-onboarding process.
*If you have subaccounts double check you are logged into the account/subaccount you want to connect.
*Click on "Connect with VRBOVrbo. This will start VRBOs Vrbos self-onboarding process.
*Follow the steps.
<span style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 150%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> After you have connected with Vrbo you will have a "View Listings" button. When you click you will see the properties/rooms which are in Beds24 feed for Vrbo.
In VRBO if you do have a Vrbo account:
= VRBO/HomeawayVrbo.com Offline Bookings / Data protection=VRBO Vrbo requires you mark bookings which originated from a VRBO/Homeaway Vrbo enquiry by setting the Referer value on the "Details" tab of the booking to '''VRBOVrbo'''. VRBO/Homeaway Vrbo requires you to enter the guests Email address in the booking.
Make sure you comply with your local data protection laws.
= Updates =
Changes to availability and prices will be instantly sent to the channel. Other changes will be pulled by VRBO/Homeaway Vrbo with their next poll.
= Cancellations Send and receive messages =If you set a booking to "Cancelled" we will send it as "Cancelled by You can get communicate with Vrbo guest" to VRBOdirectly from Beds24. This function works for confirmed bookings only, inquiries/Homeaway. If the booking is cancelled by requests are currently not imported You can view all messages from the owner you can set this as a "substatusMessages" via component on the second selector next to DASHBOARD and individual communication from the "CancelledAPI Messages" status tab in the "Summary" tab of the booking. To use this function you should:
<div class="warning">{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}} Never delete bookings from VRBO/Homeaway Vrbo because VRBO/Homeaway Vrbo expect to read the booking status even if they are cancelled.</div>
=Special offers for guests =
If you want to offer a guest a special price ask the guest to book at full price. After the booking has been imported you can change the price and manually sent send the guest a confirmation with the revised price.
Beds24 will automatically send the amened amended price to VRBO Vrbo so VRBO Vrbo can adjust your commission.
=VRBO Vrbo commission=To allow accurate commission calculation we have to provide VRBO Vrbo with a feed which contains all VRBO Vrbo bookings.
If you have added on-site services to the booking, you can add the status '''stayfee''' to them. The status needs to start with stayfee but you can add to is for example stayfee_tour. VRBO Vrbo will then not take this item into account when calculating the commission.
= Listing Content =
*Listings where guests do not have to pay the full amount with the booking perform better.
=== Languages ===
If you need to activate languages go to{{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE > INTERNATIONALISATION.
=== Listings ===
A listing is created for every room in Beds24.
*The "Headline" for the listing comes from "Room Headline" in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > PROPERTY CONTENT > ROOM CONTENT. If this field is empty the "Headline" in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > PROPERTY CONTENT will be used.
*The "Property Name" comes from the "Name" in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > DESCRIPTION. If you want to give each listing its own property name even though they are in one property in Beds24 you can enter a unique "Name" for each in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > VRBO / HOMEAWAY > SPECIFIC ROOM CONTENT.
==== Minimum Requirements ====
To send property information to VRBO/HomeawayVrbo, the following information must be entered into Beds24 to meet the VRBO/Homeaway Vrbo minimum content requirement for listings:
*Property name
*Property type
Bedrooms and bathrooms can be set up in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > ROOMS->SET UP.
*Click on the "edit bedrooms" or "edit bathrooms" butten button
*Set the type and use the selectors to define the facilities within each.
*If you have multiple bedrooms or bathrooms make sure you define them all.
You can also manually add bedrooms and bathrooms and amenities. For more information see "All feature codes" below.
<span style="color:#fe746c;“ >{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}} </span>VRBO/Homeaway Vrbo does not support all features Beds24 offers. For a list of all feature codes VRBO/Homeaway Vrbo supports see "All feature codes" below.
==== Amenities, Features and Location Type====
Amenities and Location Type can be set up for the property {{#fas:cog}} (SETTING) ->PROPERTIES->DESCRIPTION) or per room {{#fas:cog}} (SETTING) ->PROPERTIES->ROOMS->SET UP).
Criteria which apply to all rooms in the property should be set up with the property. They will be automatically applied to all rooms in the property.
Example 1: All units (rooms) have Internet. In this case you can set up the Internet in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTING)->PROPERTIES->DESCRIPTION. The number will be applied to all room/units.
Example 2: You have one unit with Internet one and another unit without Internet. In this case set the Internet up in SETTING->PROPERTIES->ROOMS->SET UP.
<span style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 150%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> Adding "cleaning" features and a "location type" is very important for your performance. You add them manually. Bedrooms and bathrooms and amenities can also be inserted manually. For more information see "All feature codes" below.
<span style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 150%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> For a list of all feature codes and location types VRBO/Homeaway Vrbo supports see "All feature codes" below.
==== Prices ====
In {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > VRBO/Homeaway > SPECIFIC ROOM CONTENT you can set which type of price you want to send.
With '''Per Occupancy Pricing(LOS)''' a price for each occupancy defined in Beds24 and prices for different length of stay can be sent.
If you use rates Fixed Prices 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 prices with different occupancies can send. Prices for "Extra Person", "Extra child" and discounts set in the "Discounts" tab of the rates Fixed Prices 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.
"Max Stay" set in the CALENDAR or rates prices can be sent.
<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> VRBO/Homeaway Vrbo occupancy pricing only support minimum stays up to 30 days.
With '''Per Day Pricing''' the price sent is a room price, only ONE price can be sent per date. If you have multiple prices activated for VRBO/Homeaway Vrbo with different minimum stays the system will send the price with the lowest minimum stay. VRBO/Homeaway Vrbo 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. 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. With Per Day Pricing you can also set an extra person price.
*The number of guests for which the price applies.
*An extra person price.
*A long stay discount. Discounts are only applied to the room price not on extras. VRBO/Homeaway Vrbo stay discounts are cumulative.
<span style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 250%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> Click on the "View Actual Data" button in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER- >VRBO/HOMEAWAY > MAPPING to check which prices and availability will send.
=====Currency=====
You can either use a fixed factor for currency conversion or '''currency conversion''' template variables. All currencies supported by the booking page currency selector can be used.
Lower prices can be sent with a multiplier less than 1, i.e. '''*0.85*''' will send a price of 85% of the normal price (i.e. lowered by 15%).
Example 2 '''currency conversion''' template variables: '''*[CONVERT:THB-USD]*''' will convert THB to USD to send to VRBO Vrbo and store bookings converted into THB.
The * at the end will add an info item '''VRBO_MULTVrbo_MULT''' to the booking with the conversion rate applied to the imported booking. This info item is used to convert the financial figures back to the values originally sent by VRBO Vrbo when VRBO Vrbo check the status of the booking.
For example 2 the info code VRBO_MULT will convert the THB in the booking to USD when VRBO Vrbo read the booking status.
<span style="color:#fe746c;“ >{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}} </span>VRBO Vrbo reads the bookings from Beds24 and calculates their commission from what they read. Do not manually convert the prices imported from VRBO Vrbo to convert currencies because VRBO Vrbo will then charge you wrong commission.
=====Price Multiplier=====
If you want to add a markup to your prices you can add it to the "Price Multiplier" field in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > VRBO/Homeaway.COM > MAPPING.
The multiplier applies to all prices and fees which are sent.
===== Taxes & Fees=====
Taxes and fees can be added in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > VRBO/Homeaway.COM > SPECIFIC ROOM CONTENT under "Custom".
*Taxes and fees can apply as a flat fee, a percentage, per day or per guest.
Use the context help <span style=color:#007bff;“ >{{#far:question-circle}} </span> for detailed instructions.
<span style="color:#fe746c;“ >{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}} </span> A Cleaning fee is required by VRBO/Homeaway Vrbo and if it is not set by one of these methods a value of zero will automatically be sent. You can enter the cleaning fee in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > PROPERTY CONTENT >ROOM CONTENT.
==== Policies and Rules ====
===== Cancellation Policy =====
You can can set which policy applies in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > VRBO > SPECIFIC ROOM CONTENT
If you want to send a custom cancellation policy you need to set the policy details in the "Custom" setting at the menu {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > VRBO > SPECIFIC ROOM CONTENT.
===== Pets=====
If you do not allow pets you choose "Pets not allowed" as feature in S {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > DESCRIPTION. Fees for pets can be set as custom values in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER -> VRBO/HOMEAWAY > SPECIFIC ROOM CONTENT.
===== Children=====
===== Custom House Rules and Event Rules=====
If you want to send a custom house rules you can enter them in the "Custom" setting at the menu {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > VRBO/Homeaway.COM > SPECIFIC ROOM CONTENT.
==== Payments and Payment Schedule ====
By default payment is due at the time of the booking. *You can change this to "At Check-in " in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > VRBO/Homeaway.COM > SPECIFIC PROPERTY CONTENT. If payments are due at different times you can set up payment schedules *Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > CHANNEL MANAGER > VRBO.COM > PAYMENT SCHEDULE *Then link it to your property in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > VRBO.COM > SPECIFIC PROPERTY CONTENT.
1. Invoice
If you choose "Invoice" you need to enter a description on how guests can pay in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER -> VRBO/HOMEAWAY.COM > SPECIFIC CONTENT "Payment Options Description "
2. Credit Card
The cards you have activated in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PAYMENTS -> PAYMENT GATEWAYS -> CREDIT CARD Credit Card Collection will be sent as accepted cards. ===== Collect payments based on your Payment schedule - Using Stripe ===== 1. Setup the Payment schedule, this will send the details to Vrbo. Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > CHANNEL MANAGER > Vrbo.COM > PAYMENT SCHEDULE. Payment Schedules allow you to set up to five payments. 2. Guest credit card was sent to Stripe at the time of the booking. *Create auto actions to add pending payments to your bookings, based on the Payment schedule. See [[Stripe_Payment_Schedule |Collect payments with payment schedule]] for more information.* Collect the payment manually via the Stripe Button in the Charges & Payments tab of the booking. See [[Stripe#Collect_payment_manually|Manually collect payment via Stripe]] for more information.
===== Collect payments from Guests =====
1. Request the Credit card details as if it was not collected at the time of the booking.
* If you want to manually process the guest credit cards in your own payment gateway, send an email to the guest to submit their Credit Card details, see [[:Category:Payments#Request_Guests_to_Submit_Credit_Card_Details|Submit Credit Card Details]] for more information.
* You want to manually process the guest credit card in your own payment gateway, the guest credit card details will be stored in Beds24 and you will receive a Security Code in the Booking Notification, you can use this to access the guest CVC to charge their card. See [[Card_Number_Collection#Collect_Credit_Card_Details_for_Bookings_from_your_own_website|Process Guest Credit Cards]] for more information.
<span style=color:#fe746c;“ >{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}} </span> If you do not take the total amount as a deposit, you must set up a "Payment 2" for the remaining amount.
==== Pictures====
Room pictures are sent. These are the pictures activated as "Room Pictures" in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE > PICTURES Only if there are no room pictures activate activated property pictures are sent. These are the pictures activated as "Property Pictures" in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE > PICTURES.
<span style=color:#fe746c;“ >{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}} </span> If you use external pictures you need to make sure they are .jpg format.
If you need to change a picture, add or change it's caption text to ensure it gets re-imported by VRBO/HomeawayVrbo.
<span style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 150%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> Make sure you add captions to your pictures. Please see the pictures help page for instructions.
=Different invoice template=
If you need a different invoice template for the bookings from this channel you can use the invoicee function. =Requests=If your listing is set to "Having listings on "Request" requests will import with the status "Inquiry" which does not block the room. If you want to confirm the booking you will need to make sure there is availability and then change the status to "Confirmed". Vrbo periodically pulls booking information from Beds24 so they will receive the status change the next time they pull from us. =View and reply to reviews=If a guest sends you a review, you can view it via the "Mail & Action" tab in the booking in Beds24 and also reply to the guest directly from there.
= All feature codes =
Each room feature code can have additional features added to it separated by a space which will list the features within this room. Multiple rooms can be added.
Example: One bedroom with a double bed and a crib BEDROOM BED_DOUBLE BED_CRIB
Example: The property has 3 bathrooms with various features
BATHROOM_HALF
BATHROOM_SHOWER
==Bathroom Amenities ==
BED_CHILD
BED_DOUBLE
=Common Errors=
'''The VRBO Vrbo connection for this property is managed by account ....'''
'''It cannot be mapped to this account.'''
Only properties owned by the connected Beds24 account or sub account can send to the connected VRBO Vrbo account. If you want to connect properties owned by different account/sub accounts you can override this. Click on the 'User' icon on the top right and then on 'Account Management (in the old control panel SUB ACCOUNT in the top right) Manage Account > Manage Property and go to "Channel Management". The setting "VRBO Vrbo / Homeaway Connect via Account" allows you to set that the property connects to VRBO Vrbo via a different account than the one owning it.
'''Fix content errors and enable rooms before generating the VRBO Vrbo Software User ID'''
'''Fix content errors and enable rooms'''
Go back to step 2 in the chapter "Mapping"
'''VRBO Vrbo Software User ID not generated '''
Go back to step 4 in the chapter "Mapping"
'''internal error constructing XML '''
Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > VRBO/Homeaway-> VIEW CONTENT to check if you content meets VRBO/Homeaways Vrbos requirements. Any settings which do not meet VRBO/Homeaways Vrbos requirements are highlighted on red. Click on the links in the "Settings" column to go to the settings where you can fix the problems.
