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Blog » Vrbo Celebrates the Big 25, Airbnb’s Cleaning Protocol Now Required, Host-Only Fee Structure, Halloween Ban

[quote=Tracy P]Thank you for the response. I will price myself out of my market by raising 15% when people search by nightly rate. Just thought if there was a surcharge only for AirBNB that might b…

(Posted Oct 22, 2020 11:33 AM)

Blog » Vrbo Celebrates the Big 25, Airbnb’s Cleaning Protocol Now Required, Host-Only Fee Structure, Halloween Ban

[quote=Chris L]I followed Airbnb's directions and sent the cleaning checklists to my housekeepers. We'll see what they say. [/quote] Like cleaning walls? If your cleaners read those requirements, t…

(Posted Oct 22, 2020 11:32 AM)

Blog » Vrbo Celebrates the Big 25, Airbnb’s Cleaning Protocol Now Required, Host-Only Fee Structure, Halloween Ban

Airbnb can shove it. They are more trouble (and bring more problematic guests) than they are worth. I wish it finally imploded and went back to renting unpermitted basements and attics and spare couc…

(Posted Oct 11, 2020 6:57 PM)

General Help and Questions » SMS failed to send Failure Reason: 30008

what does that mean? Thanks

(Posted Oct 8, 2020 5:35 PM)

Blog » Airbnb Getting Less Extenuating, Converge Refresh, Tenn. Tax Changes, Aspen Back Taxes, Sonoma Purging Licenses

I am still thinking that something is not working re latest TN tax change. I removed TN and County sales and only left 3% lodging in place. The total tax amt seems to be overstated still on quotes. H…

(Posted Oct 5, 2020 11:32 AM)

General Help and Questions » Tennessee /Sevier county - Airbnb taxes - now Airbnb collects State + county sales even on API integrated?

Thanks, Something is still off. I removed TN Sales 7% and County Sale 2.75%. Only left 3% county lodging. Updated settting on Airbnb to only keep 3%. Tax is overstated. Total tax should be $329, I …

(Posted Oct 1, 2020 12:42 PM)

General Help and Questions » Tennessee /Sevier county - Airbnb taxes - now Airbnb collects State + county sales even on API integrated?

[quote=Ken T]In your particular case, since you are using our HA/VRBO API connection, there will be no changes - taxes will continue to be collected via your credit card payment processor, and remitt…

(Posted Oct 1, 2020 12:12 PM)

General Help and Questions » Tennessee /Sevier county - Airbnb taxes - now Airbnb collects State + county sales even on API integrated?

But still not county lodging? How do we adjust tax settings?

(Posted Oct 1, 2020 9:16 AM)

Feature Requests » Display the cancellation policy in force on quote/book widget

Unless I missed it, would be nice if there was an ability to enable/disable display of abbreviated cancellation refund policy of the widget. Such as, if renter selects dates outside of refundable pe…

(Posted Sep 30, 2020 5:22 PM)

General Help and Questions » VRBO API/ Tennessee / Tax question

Here is what came from VRBO to some vrbo users. question: will it affect those who are API integrated? Due to a law change, Vrbo will soon be required to collect and remit State and Local Sales Tax …

(Posted Sep 23, 2020 5:15 PM)

Feature Requests » SMS/Quote - how to trigger?

Bummer. My primary goal was to send quotes as I see many response-to-inquiry quote emails go unopened. Thanks

(Posted Sep 22, 2020 8:47 AM)

Blog » Vrbo Bans 1 Night Stays In Arizona, Toronto Registration System, Travel Industry Layoffs, Booking.com Weekly & Monthly Rates

[quote=Scott J]I really don't get the banning of one-night stays. Maybe for large houses. But a large percentage of my business are one-night stays. And these are single individuals or couples who ha…

(Posted Sep 22, 2020 8:36 AM)

Feature Requests » SMS/Quote - how to trigger?

[quote=Ken T]This is not currently supported, but will be added in the future.[/quote] So what kind of SMS is supported?

(Posted Sep 22, 2020 8:32 AM)

Feature Requests » SMS/Quote - how to trigger?

Set up phone, set up SMS quote template, how does the text with quote link trigger? anything else I need to set up? tx

(Posted Sep 21, 2020 5:33 PM)

General Help and Questions » SMS/ quote - what is the field name for quote shortened URL?

found it...

(Posted Sep 21, 2020 5:27 PM)

General Help and Questions » SMS/ quote - what is the field name for quote shortened URL?

Thanks

(Posted Sep 21, 2020 5:20 PM)

General Help and Questions » Calling all Smoky Mountains TN OR users - mutual referral .

bump

(Posted Sep 4, 2020 3:36 PM)

General Help and Questions » Credit Card Chargeback Using OwnerRez Digital Signature

I had and I won

(Posted Aug 24, 2020 3:04 PM)

General Help and Questions » Google Tag Manager

[quote=Chris Hynes]We have Google Analytics tracking built in -- you don't need to mess with Google Tag Manager. Instead, enter your Google Analytics Tracking Id following these instructions: https:…

(Posted Aug 24, 2020 3:02 PM)

General Help and Questions » Why is OR importing an Airbnb booking that has not been 'accepted' yet?

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

(Posted Aug 6, 2020 7:39 PM)