iCal sync

iCal sync links the calendars of two booking platforms. Each platform exports a calendar link, and the other imports it, so a booking on one blocks the same dates on the other.

Examples on this page use made-up homes and numbers to show the method. They are not client results.

How it works

1. On Airbnb, copy the calendar export link for your listing.
2. On Vrbo, import that link.
3. Repeat in the other direction: export from Vrbo, import to Airbnb.

Both directions are needed. With only one, bookings from the other platform will not block your calendar.

Limits to know

• It is not instant. Platforms refresh imported calendars on a schedule, so there can be a delay of hours. Two guests can book the same night in that window.
• It carries dates only. Prices, guest names and minimum stays do not sync.
• Links can break. Re-check after changing calendar settings or adding another calendar.

How to lower the risk

• Set advance notice so same-day bookings are not possible.
• Test with a blocked date on each side before relying on it.
• If you run several listings or get frequent last-minute bookings, a channel manager syncs faster.

Step-by-step: Listing on Airbnb and Vrbo without double bookings.

Put it to work

• Guide: Listing on Airbnb and Vrbo without double bookings
• Service: Co-Hosting, where we add your home to Vrbo and keep both calendars in sync as part of the service.

Related terms

• Channel manager
• Minimum stay

Written by the HostTuneUp team.