Add property restrictions and stay rules to ensure properties are booked under the right conditions, protecting owners, improving guest experience, and simplifying operations.
Restrictions can be applied to:
A single unit
A group of units
An entire account or portfolio
Restriction options
Availability Blocking
Use Case: Temporarily remove a property from being booked.
Options:
Manual blackout dates (e.g., for maintenance or owner use)
Linked to calendar events (e.g., holidays, cleaning schedules)
Max Policies
Use Case: Set upper limits for key booking elements to avoid misuse or excessive occupancy.
Options:
Max Reservation Duration
Example: No stay longer than 90 days.Max Pets
Example: Maximum of 2 pets allowed per unit.Max Guests
Example: Limit of 4 guests in a 2-bedroom unit.
Minimum Policies
Use Case: Prevent short or non-qualifying bookings by enforcing minimums.
Options:
Minimum Reservation Duration
Example: Minimum 30-night stay for corporate compliance.Minimum Guest Count (optional or used for group policies)
Example: Minimum 2 guests for group reservations.Pet Requirement (optional)
Example: Only bookable if no pets are included (pet-free unit)
Stay Conditions
Use Case: Control arrival and departure rules based on days of the week.
Options:
Check-In Day Rule
Example: Check-ins only allowed Monday through Friday.Check-Out Day Rule
Example: Check-outs must occur on weekdays to align with cleaning staff schedules.
These settings reduce operational conflicts and help align with staffing, cleaning windows, and other logistics.
Recurring Rules
Use Case: Apply repeatable patterns to automate booking logic.
Options:
Recurring Check-In or Check-Out Intervals
Example: Allow check-ins every 2nd Friday of the month only.
Example: Prevent back-to-back reservations on weekends by blocking Sundays as check-in/out days.
These can be especially useful for:
Managing shared cleaning crews
Coordinating with long-term corporate partners
Avoiding bottlenecks in multi-unit buildings
✅Use the following steps to create a reservation from a Unit.
▶️Click the play button to view how to create a restriction.
With restrictions added, individuals will not be able to book directly and will be notified of the restriction when attempting to book.