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Cleaner Done Checkbox so Door Codes can Activate Early, even better if a trigger goes to guest to let the know the unit is ready 4 replies

Dawn W
Jun 1, 2025 4:58 PM
Member for 4 years 2 posts

This would be a great feature to have, with it's own template that goes out that is host adjustable if early check-in is available when cleaner is done.  It's crucial that any early check-in offered still falls within the guest's confirmed booking dates, as the property might be cleaned and prepared several days in advance of their scheduled arrival.

WhatsApp Business Integration 43 replies

David & Alison W
May 30, 2025 2:41 PM
Member for 1 year 5 posts

Would love an ETA for when this is likely going to be released?

field codes in Booking Notes 3 replies

Jennifer W
May 29, 2025 5:51 PM
Member for 6 years 94 posts

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE add the field codes into the booking notes


I use Operto Teams for housekeepers etc. 
CottageStays really tries to be personal on a larger scale for instance as part of

CKIN task they have to write a card to the guest name "Welcome GUEST NAME to COTTAGE NAME Hope you fill this cottage with love and laughter"  All of this is in their task

 

but we also give homemade doggie treats "Special treat for DOGNAME" which housekeepers do not have access to that name easily. There is a custom field in OwnerRez with the dogs name.

 

Operto cannot do a zap to pull that info in BUT they do pull Notes via Booking Tags from OwnerRez

So I put in the booking note dogname (BXDOGNAME)

But it isn't pulling that field-it's just sending that as text.   PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE can you allow the fields to work in there? this way changeover teams and housekeepers can write a note to each dog specifically

"Special Treat for Luna" to go along with the homemade doggie treats.

I have 50 properties and with OwnerRez and other technology like HostBuddy and OpertoTeams we can be personal on a larger scale.

Feature Request: Export and Import Listing Descriptions for AI Optimization 3 replies

Nina O
May 29, 2025 5:04 PM
Member for 2 years 9 posts

Overview:
With the increasing capabilities of AI-assisted writing and optimization, I would love to have a feature that allows me to download all my listing descriptions into a spreadsheet format. I currently manage over 100 listings, and being able to access, manipulate, and re-upload this content in bulk would dramatically improve efficiency and consistency across platforms.

Requested Features:

  1. Export to Spreadsheet (CSV or Excel):

    • Ability to export all listing data (especially descriptions, titles, and metadata) into a downloadable spreadsheet.

    • Each row should represent a listing, with editable fields for key content.

  2. Editable Format for External Tools:

    • Spreadsheet format should allow users to make bulk edits.

    • Include fields like: Listing ID, Property Name, Title, Description, Bedrooms, Location, etc. for easy upload

  3. Bulk Import / Sync:

    • Allow the modified spreadsheet to be re-uploaded to sync updates back to the platform.

    • Optional preview/validation screen to confirm changes before they go live.

  4. AI Integration Option (optional):

    • A future enhancement could include a built-in AI description optimizer or direct integration with AI tools for rewriting descriptions from within the platform.

Use Case:
This feature would significantly reduce the time spent editing listings individually and allow for smarter, brand-consistent updates using AI. It’s especially valuable for property managers handling dozens or hundreds of listings who want to improve booking performance through better copy.

Bulk download legal agreements 0 replies

Undercard_Wonder
May 28, 2025 4:27 PM
Member for 2 years 74 posts

I just learned that there is no bulk download feature for the renter's agreements that each of my guests signs. The only way to download them is to do them one at a time.

As a co-host and property manager, I am about to spend hours and hours of tedious clicking so that I can provide my soon to be ex-client with the renter's agreements that they are required to keep on record as a condition of their short-term rental permit.

I would like to request a bulk download feature so no-one else has to go through this.

Allow guests to pay with Apple pay 6 replies

Johnny P
May 27, 2025 11:29 PM
Member for 1 year 4 posts

And Google pay please. 

Auto Tagging being able Retro already existing bookings 1 reply

Aunger Vacation
May 27, 2025 10:33 PM
Member for 5 years 57 posts

Auto Tagging being able Retro already existing bookings

Auto tagging doesn't do this today only works with new bookings. 

Long Term Stay Cancellation Policy 1 reply

Brian B
May 27, 2025 10:15 AM
Member for 2 years 3 posts

Yes yes yes, a million times yes!!!  I see the original post is 2.5 years old, and no reply from OwnerRez or addition of this feature.  We just had someone who booked for the entire month of July who then cancelled at 31 days prior to arrival, now we are unlikely to be able to fill the month like we normally would.  Help!!!

Variable Commissions 1 reply

Randy H
May 26, 2025 5:34 PM
Member for 7 years 60 posts

Hello Everyone

I requested this a few months ago and would like to bring it up again...

The idea is VARIABLE COMMISSIONS

I see a need for a couple different flavors

 

LISTING SITE

Example:

For booking that originate on VRBO the commission may be 18% whereas on AIRBNB where the fees are less the commission could be 14%.

 

SEASONAL 

Example

During the off season when rates are low it may make sense to lower your commission as well

or make it more because you have to work harder to get renters.

 

I think it is a no brainer but maybe I am the only one who does because it seems that no one voted for it.

Thanks for  your consideration

 

 

 

 

 

PM Owner Access in different languages 2 replies

Steven C
May 25, 2025 5:16 PM
OR Team Member Member for 5 years 69 posts

Hi Ben,

Just curious could you recommend to your Owner's that they access the portal using the Chrome Web Browser?  It of course has Google Translate built in.  So they could easily translate it on the fly.

Let me show you what that would look like:

Chrome Translation Tips 🌐 - Watch Video



Hope that helps your Owner's!

-Steve

More flexibility in creating email triggers or receiving notifications 1 reply

Steven C
May 25, 2025 4:44 PM
OR Team Member Member for 5 years 69 posts

Hi Danielle,

Great News.  All the things you mention can be currently done in OwnerRez today!!  So no need for a feature request.

Let me show you in my demo account how these things can work:

Managing Booking Notifications Effectively - Watch Video



Hope this is helpful for you!

-Steve

More flexibility in creating email triggers or receiving notifications 1 reply

Danielle E
May 24, 2025 9:56 PM
Member for 1 year 4 posts

Hello,

It'd be great to know when a guest has a added a new credit card to their reservation for instances when I'm waiting for it... like after I've sent them a link to add one, or if their scheduled payment has failed and they need to add a new card.  I'm finding that I have to manually schedule their second payments for bookings that were made without credit cards being on file.  So it'd be nice to know when they've done that so I can schedule their payment.

Additionally, it'd be nice to be able to chose which automated emails get sent to me when a guest books.  Right now I get a total of 7 emails for every booking that comes through.  Two that are by my design (and the ones I actually need), and 5 that come automatically from OR, only 1 of which has some usefulness to me.  So it'd be nice to be able to choose which ones I get.

I mean, the more control you can give over how our templates, triggers and notifications function, the better.

 

Thanks,

Danielle

Map inside Availability/Search Widget 9 replies

Pines & Beaches
May 23, 2025 1:42 PM
Member for 2 years 3 posts

AGREED! I think the lack of better widgets is a way to get more hosted website customers. 

Past Guest Tag Automations 1 reply

Bri
May 23, 2025 12:53 PM
OR Team Member Member for 4 years 784 posts

Hi Diana R,

This week's release included some new conditions for New or Repeat Guest. It doesn't tag the guest automatically on departure, but it does allow you to configure a Tag Automation so if the system sees that the same guest is booking again, it will tag them as a repeat guest at that point.

You can add Conditions > Guests > Guest Type is > Repeat Guest to your messaging Trigger or Tag automation, like so:

Note that Repeat Guests are not limited by property, meaning that the Conditions > Guest Type is > Repeat Guest works even if your guest has previously booked another of your properties. As long as the system was able to find a match, setting up a Tag and corresponding Tag Automation, I believe, would be what you're looking for.

If that's not quite what you had in mind, just let me know. I've marked this Feature Request as released, but if you're looking for something else, I'll open it back up for you.

OR Hosted Website - Approximate location doesn't work on property details page 3 replies

Bri
May 23, 2025 11:34 AM
OR Team Member Member for 4 years 784 posts

Aha! Thanks for that. I will be following up with you on that ticket thread shortly.

Add Property Name when hovering over reservations on the calendar 3 replies

Bri
May 23, 2025 11:26 AM
OR Team Member Member for 4 years 784 posts

Gotcha. Thanks for clarifying!

While we don't offer this at this time, feel free to share this Feature Request with likeminded users who'd be willing to give it an upvote.

The properties each booking is associated with should be easy to distinguish between in either view, though. If you're having any trouble determining which booking is on which property, I might suggest changing the calendar color for each property so that they're easier to tell apart. You can set that in Properties > select property > General Info.

OR Hosted Website - Approximate location doesn't work on property details page 3 replies

Kim M
May 23, 2025 11:05 AM
Member for 1 year 14 posts

Thank you, Bri! I actually started with help@ownerrez.com (please see #339634 and thread with Greg and Katie). They suggested requesting a feature here. If you could please double-check if this is a bug or a new feature. I do want to show potential guests the approximate area, but not give them a way to zoom in down to the exact address and instead show an approximate circle (similar to how Airbnb does it). Thanks!

OR Hosted Website - Approximate location doesn't work on property details page 3 replies

Bri
May 23, 2025 8:24 AM
OR Team Member Member for 4 years 784 posts

Hi Kim,

This is already possible.

You'd set the map location at the property level, as well as within your Hosted Website settings (Settings > Hosted Websites > click Website > click Change Settings button)

All of your properties are set to Approximate, and your Hosted Website settings are set to Approximate as well. When looking at the map on your website, I do not see exact locations being displayed.

If you're still seeing the exact location, I'd suggest clearing cache and cookies to see if that helps. Otherwise, please write a ticket to help@ownerrez.com and include some screenshots and links to what you're seeing. We'll be happy to take a closer look for you.

Discounted Rates Shown on Direct Booking Calendar Widget 1 reply

The STR Guy
May 23, 2025 8:04 AM
Member for 3 years 3 posts
  1. For specific LOS & Last Minute discounts, I would like for it to reflect that to show on our direct booking calendar widget, similar to the visual on Airbnb. A slash through the base price and highlighting the discounted rate. 

  2. Without this visual, I am essentially giving away these discounts for free because guests who submit an inquiry have most likely already decided to book once they get to the price breakdown where it shows the discount. 

True Unified Inbox 6 replies

Paul S
May 22, 2025 4:01 PM
Member for 5 years 13 posts

Would like my houfy email to be included as well.

OR Hosted Website - Approximate location doesn't work on property details page 3 replies

Kim M
May 22, 2025 1:11 PM
Member for 1 year 14 posts

Hi folks! I'm trying out the hosted website feature and the issue I'm having is, despite using the Approximate Location option, the map is centered exactly on my property. If you keep zooming in, you can see the exact location. Also, if you click "view larger map", you will get the exact address.

I'd like to see something like Airbnb provides where an actual approximate location with a circle showing the neighborhood.

Thanks a lot.

Squarespace Extension (or Widgets/Embed Codes for Property Description, Photos, etc.) 10 replies

Pines & Beaches
May 22, 2025 10:47 AM
Member for 2 years 3 posts

I am also in the trial phase of building a website with squarespace and finding it challenging to easily recreate the property page similar to how ownerrez hosted site creates it. Does anyone have a good workaround or method?! The widget feature would be great or a way to have a property specific page load the relevant information similar to how ownerrez hosted site does.

Using Review as Trigger for templates 31 replies

CK Austin Rental
May 21, 2025 3:37 PM
Member for 3 years 4 posts

Excellent news! I've just updated my trigger criteria to take advantage of these in our request for review and secondary 5 day follow up if not completed by then. Huge help in our workflow and our secondary follow up for non-reviews gives them that nudge to get it done. Thanks team!

Trigger on Incoming Review Based on Criteria 5 replies

Donaven B
May 21, 2025 2:17 PM
Member for 3 years 45 posts

Review based conditions for Triggers and Tag Automations dropped in today's release! You now have the following options:

by Bri – May 21, 2025 6:12 PM (UTC)

This is wonderful news.  Thanks.

Trigger on Incoming Review Based on Criteria 5 replies

Bri
May 21, 2025 2:12 PM
OR Team Member Member for 4 years 784 posts

Review based conditions for Triggers and Tag Automations dropped in today's release! You now have the following options:

Repeat Guest Tag Automation 5 replies

Bri
May 21, 2025 2:10 PM
OR Team Member Member for 4 years 784 posts

v2 of Tag Automations dropped in today's release!

You can now apply conditions to Triggers and Tag Automations for the following:

  • Review left (No Review, star count, etc.)
  • Door lock code (Code Not Generated, Code Failed to Generate, Code Generated Successfully)
  • Optional surcharges
  • Discounts
  • Check-In Time (is standard/non-standard)
  • Check-Out Time (is standard/non-standard)
  • Repeat/Return Guest (previous bookings at the same property, or not)

We're still working on getting the support content written up on these new additions, so please bear with us there. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to help@ownerrez.com so that our Support team can assist.

Using Review as Trigger for templates 31 replies

Lisa S
May 21, 2025 2:08 PM
Member for 4 years 18 posts

Amazing, thank you all so much!! And thanks for keeping us informed during your process too. Off to play with new triggers, woot woot! 

Check in and Check out times for automated tags 4 replies

Bri
May 21, 2025 2:06 PM
OR Team Member Member for 4 years 784 posts

v2 of Tag Automations dropped in today's release!

You can now apply conditions to Triggers and Tag Automations for the following:

  • Review left (No Review, star count, etc.)
  • Door lock code (Code Not Generated, Code Failed to Generate, Code Generated Successfully)
  • Optional surcharges
  • Discounts
  • Check-In Time (is standard/non-standard)
  • Check-Out Time (is standard/non-standard)
  • Repeat/Return Guest (previous bookings at the same property, or not)

We're still working on getting the support content written up on these new additions, so please bear with us there. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to help@ownerrez.com so that our Support team can assist.

Tag Automations from Surcharges and Discounts 24 replies

Bri
May 21, 2025 2:06 PM
OR Team Member Member for 4 years 784 posts

v2 of Tag Automations dropped in today's release!

You can now apply conditions to Triggers and Tag Automations for the following:

  • Review left (No Review, star count, etc.)
  • Door lock code (Code Not Generated, Code Failed to Generate, Code Generated Successfully)
  • Optional surcharges
  • Discounts
  • Check-In Time (is standard/non-standard)
  • Check-Out Time (is standard/non-standard)
  • Repeat/Return Guest (previous bookings at the same property, or not)

We're still working on getting the support content written up on these new additions, so please bear with us there. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to help@ownerrez.com so that our Support team can assist.

Using Review as Trigger for templates 31 replies

Alece
May 21, 2025 2:03 PM
Member for 6 years 381 posts

Such great news, Bri! Thank you!!