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Can I change my AirBnB API integration to Limited? 2 replies

Stacy P
Aug 15, 2020 12:22 PM
Joined Jul, 2020 4 posts

Ha! So obvious! I looked at everything BUT that! Thank you!!!

Can I change my AirBnB API integration to Limited? 2 replies

Chris Hynes
Aug 15, 2020 12:13 PM
OR Team Member Joined Oct, 2012 1404 posts

Sure! Just hit "Change Property Mappings" on the Airbnb channel settings in OwnerRez and switch the listing to Limited mode.

Then it will sync only rates and availability (and not any of the listing content). Any further changes to listing content you would need to make on the Airbnb side -- setting to Limited mode will remove the greyed out disabled buttons for listing content on Airbnb and you'll be able to edit content over there.

Can I change my AirBnB API integration to Limited? 2 replies

Stacy P
Aug 15, 2020 11:28 AM
Joined Jul, 2020 4 posts

Can I change my AirBnB API integration to Limited without completely disconnecting the current API integration (I have it set to full)?

How to get reservation tag through OR API? 1 reply

Chris Hynes
Aug 15, 2020 9:04 AM
OR Team Member Joined Oct, 2012 1404 posts

Tags are quite new (just released a couple weeks ago), and there's not yet a capability to query by tags or include them in results. It's definitely in the to-do list though!

How to get reservation tag through OR API? 1 reply

Marcos B
Aug 13, 2020 3:41 PM
Joined Oct, 2019 25 posts

Hey guys, there are any way to get all tags tagged to a reservation?

I'm creating my own dashboard to control my 15 properties and access tags will be a must. For example I use tags to register some specials for this reservation like: bday celebration, pool heater, bbq rental,...

Widget for dynamic pricing 7 replies

Chris Hynes
Aug 13, 2020 3:24 PM
OR Team Member Joined Oct, 2012 1404 posts

You're in the legacy rates mode, so the rate table widget will only show your seasonal rates.

If you upgrade to the new rates mode, the rate table widget will be able to calculate rates based on the season and spot rates you've got configured (from PriceLabs).

The other thing you can do is on the Multiple Month Calendar widget, show the rates there (see screenshot). This works wether you're in legacy rate mode or not.

Widget for dynamic pricing 7 replies

James W
Aug 13, 2020 11:39 AM
Joined Nov, 2017 9 posts

I am using Dynamic Pricing (Price Labs, like I mentioned in my OP). That's the crux of my question - how do I get the Price Labs prices to show in the Widget? It only shows my seasonal rates I specified (which are now overridden by Price Labs).

Widget for dynamic pricing 7 replies

James W
Aug 13, 2020 11:37 AM
Joined Nov, 2017 9 posts

Thanks for the reply. However, in the Create (or Edit) Widgets I don't see anything about Nightly Rates. The only options are text Color, name, Publicly Accessible, Properties, and CSS.

VRBO API OR Integration issue with booking 1 reply

Chris Hynes
Aug 13, 2020 10:30 AM
OR Team Member Joined Oct, 2012 1404 posts

We talked about this via support tickets but I just wanted to post the solution here for future questioners... The issue was that it was a platform booking, not via API. This can happen from sending a quote to the guest using the Vrbo App. Vrbo has a bug where if you send a quote it'll make a platform booking instead of sending it through API. They do not currently support sending quotes when you're API connected.

More on this at the second to last Restrictions bullet on this page: https://www.ownerrez.com/support/articles/channel-management-api-integrations-homeaway

Client/Prospect Marketing Materials 1 reply

Chris Hynes
Aug 13, 2020 10:28 AM
OR Team Member Joined Oct, 2012 1404 posts

You can just give them the URL of your site: https://www.pinevillasofhayward.com/

import past OTA bookings 1 reply

Chris Hynes
Aug 13, 2020 10:27 AM
OR Team Member Joined Oct, 2012 1404 posts

Yes, this is a limitation of the Airbnb API.

To pull in previous reservations, use our Channel Bridge tool: https://www.ownerrez.com/support/articles/channel-bridge-what-is-is-how-it-works

Widget for dynamic pricing 7 replies

Chris Hynes
Aug 13, 2020 10:27 AM
OR Team Member Joined Oct, 2012 1404 posts

The rate widget displays the pricing you already have.

You can create some sorts of dynamic pricing within OwnerRez like last minute discounts: https://www.ownerrez.com/support/articles/last-minute-discount

For more detailed dynamic pricing, we integrate with other tools like PriceLabs, Beyond Pricing, and Perfect Price: https://www.ownerrez.com/support/articles/dynamic-pricing-overview

Why is OR importing an Airbnb booking that has not been 'accepted' yet? 3 replies

Chris Hynes
Aug 13, 2020 10:25 AM
OR Team Member Joined Oct, 2012 1404 posts

For edification for future questions, this is because Airbnb includes all reservations in their iCal whether they are accepted yet or not.

The best way to solve this issue is to switch to the API integration: https://www.ownerrez.com/support/articles/channel-management-api-integrations-airbnb

Editing my Airbnb listing through OwnerRez?? Can't find where to do it. 6 replies

Chris Hynes
Aug 13, 2020 10:21 AM
OR Team Member Joined Oct, 2012 1404 posts

When you're API connected, the settings in OwnerRez will update your Airbnb listing. The calendar in OwnerRez will be pushed to Airbnb, and the listing content on the Description, Amenities, Photos etc. tabs of the property will be pushed to Airbnb as well (if you are in Everything sync mode).

There's a lot of information about what settings control what in the docs: https://www.ownerrez.com/support/articles/channel-management-api-integrations-airbnb

What settings in particular are you trying to update?

Editing my Airbnb listing through OwnerRez?? Can't find where to do it. 6 replies

Monica R
Aug 13, 2020 9:07 AM
Joined Feb, 2018 86 posts

My Airbnb listing has all kinds of incorrect settings on it and I've tried to use the Airbnb app to edit them. However I get a message that says "This property is managed by OwnerRez, so you can't edit its content on Airbnb. Visit OwnerRez to update the listing's content."

I've looked everywhere on OwnerRez to find how to edit the Airbnb calendar, the booking availability settings, the booking policies, etc. and I see nothing. It's causing a problem because my Airbnb calendar is showing OPEN for dates that are booked and I have no way of fixing that or editing the other booking settings. It's also showing several other parameters that are incorrect and I'm really afraid I'm going to end up double booked.

Can anyone assist please?

Thank you!

Merchant credit card service 2 replies

Bruce I
Aug 12, 2020 5:11 PM
Joined Apr, 2017 9 posts

I have been using the Lynnbrook Group, and everything has run pretty smoothly for me so far. https://www.lynnbrookgroup.com/

Merchant credit card service 2 replies

Mel W
Aug 12, 2020 1:36 PM
Joined Jul, 2020 1 post

Any suggestions on which credit service you would recommend. I had tried Costco's and I have been getting a run around.
I have one property and a 3 to 4 month window to rent.
Thanks

Credit Card Chargeback Using OwnerRez Digital Signature 2 replies

Derek d
Aug 11, 2020 4:23 PM
Joined Jan, 2019 10 posts

Curious. As I shift all my rental contracts to digital signature through OwnerRez, has anyone had a chargeback which they lost or won using a rental contract with an OwnerRez digital signature? Legally is the OwnerRez digital signature just as good as an actual signature?

Thanks!

Derek

Client/Prospect Marketing Materials 1 reply

Scott B
Aug 10, 2020 11:16 AM
Joined Jul, 2020 2 posts

What format should I use to direct People to my Owner Res web site? My property # is 281496

VRBO API OR Integration issue with booking 1 reply

Derek d
Aug 9, 2020 10:50 PM
Joined Jan, 2019 10 posts

I am newly integrated with vrbo. I just had a booking come through on vrbo and it is showing as reserved. however, I haven't received payment on OR, no rental contract completed, no guest information on OR, the booking says there is no API integration on that booking.
On Vrbo is says the guest paid but the taxes are missing...
Not sure what is going on. I was going to contact integration at vrbo tomorrow but was hoping one of you knew what was going on?
Thanks!

import past OTA bookings 1 reply

Jason S
Aug 9, 2020 10:33 AM
Joined Aug, 2020 2 posts

I have imported my booking calendar from AirBNB, but it only brought in the reservations from now going forward. How do I import all my past data?

Widget for dynamic pricing 7 replies

Jason S
Aug 9, 2020 10:24 AM
Joined Aug, 2020 2 posts

Hi, I'm new.... what does this do, exactly? Do I need to have an external something for dynamic pricing?

Airbnb Instant Book 2 replies

Mitchell C
Aug 8, 2020 6:27 AM
Joined Jan, 2019 19 posts

The same thing is happening to me. I'm also using the API integrations with Airbnb.

Why is OR importing an Airbnb booking that has not been 'accepted' yet? 3 replies

BlueMtnCabins
Aug 6, 2020 7:39 PM
Joined Jun, 2016 1182 posts

Ken T said:

Can you write in to the Helpdesk with the ORB number of the booking, so we can take a look?
Sent, Thanks. Not a big deal for me but may be affecting others.

Why is OR importing an Airbnb booking that has not been 'accepted' yet? 3 replies

Ken T
Aug 6, 2020 7:31 PM
OR Team Member Joined Aug, 2019 1704 posts

Can you write in to the Helpdesk with the ORB number of the booking, so we can take a look?

Homeway API 1 reply

Ken T
Aug 6, 2020 7:30 PM
OR Team Member Joined Aug, 2019 1704 posts

Nope - we use a different system, so this won't affect OwnerRez users at all.

Homeway API 1 reply

BlueMtnCabins
Aug 6, 2020 4:29 PM
Joined Jun, 2016 1182 posts

Anything to worry about? https://www.homeaway.com/platform/developers?

Received an email from AirBNB about not contacting guests outside the platform 4 replies

BlueMtnCabins
Aug 6, 2020 4:28 PM
Joined Jun, 2016 1182 posts

#dumpAirbnb

Received an email from AirBNB about not contacting guests outside the platform 4 replies

OPCD TX
Aug 6, 2020 3:25 PM
Joined Aug, 2019 24 posts

Wow, ok, glad I am following this. We also do require their email to send all access information as we no longer use the message portal to send access info. So, do you think we need to not communicate whatsoever outside of the message platform?

Received an email from AirBNB about not contacting guests outside the platform 4 replies

Ken T
Aug 6, 2020 1:29 PM
OR Team Member Joined Aug, 2019 1704 posts

Unfortunately, Airbnb has turned off the automatic email addresses that they used to provide for reaching guests.

Fortunately, you can turn that feature back on again in your Airbnb control panel. You can opt back in to getting the proxy email if you use a hidden setting in the account area, under Professional Hosting Tools.

We strongly recommend that you do this. OwnerRez uses this address specifically to have the guests sign your rental agreement, just as they say, so this is not a violation of terms.