Configuring your property's availability ensures guests can only book when your property is actually available.
Availability Settings
Instant Booking
Enable or disable instant booking:
- Instant Book enabled - Guests can book immediately without approval
- Instant Book disabled - Guests must submit booking requests for your approval
- Set in Availability section - Toggle the "Enable Instant Booking" option
Minimum Stay Requirements
Set minimum stay requirements:
- Minimum nights - Require guests to book at least X nights
- Maximum nights - Limit stays to X nights maximum
- Check-in days - Restrict which days guests can check in
Advance Booking
- Advance notice - How far in advance guests can book
- Same-day bookings - Allow or restrict same-day bookings
- Booking window - How far out bookings can be made
Blocked Dates
Manually block dates when your property is unavailable:
- Personal use
- Maintenance
- Already booked elsewhere
- Special events
Calendar Sync
Sync with external calendars to automatically update availability:
iCal Integration
- Connect external calendars (Airbnb, Vrbo, etc.)
- Automatically block dates from synced calendars
- Keep availability in sync across platforms
How It Works
- Get your iCal feed URL from external platforms
- Add it to Haven's calendar sync
- Haven automatically blocks dates from external calendars
- Updates happen automatically
Availability Best Practices
- Keep it updated - Regularly review and update availability
- Use calendar sync - Automate availability from other platforms
- Block maintenance - Reserve time for property maintenance
- Plan ahead - Set availability well in advance
- Be flexible - Consider allowing same-day bookings for last-minute revenue
Calendar AI Assistant
You can also manage availability using the Calendar AI Assistant—type requests in plain language (e.g. "Block Dec 24–26", "Require 3-night minimum on weekends") from the property Calendar's AI tab. See Calendar AI Assistant for details.
PMS Integration Note
If your property is connected to a PMS like Hospitable, availability settings (minimum/maximum nights, check-in/check-out day restrictions, weekly minimum stay rules, and date blocking) are managed in your PMS and synced to Haven automatically. These controls will appear locked in Haven. See PMS Integrations Overview for details.
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