Flexible Stays is a powerful tool that allows you to open your calendar to shorter-term bookings and fill those gaps that would otherwise remain empty. By enabling Flexible Stays, you can maximize your occupancy rate and increase your earning potential throughout the year.

Understanding Flexible Stays

Flexible Stays is a feature designed to help hosts capture last-minute bookings and fill calendar gaps with shorter stays. Instead of leaving empty dates on your calendar, Flexible Stays enables guests to book your property for shorter periods than your regular minimum stay requirement, helping you generate additional revenue from otherwise unbooked nights.

How to Activate Flexible Stays

Follow these simple steps to enable Flexible Stays on your property:

Step 1: Access Your Property Settings

Log in to your Holidu host account and navigate to your property management dashboard. Select the property where you want to activate Flexible Stays.

Step 2: Locate the Flexible Stays Option

In your property settings, find the availability or booking settings section. Look for the "Flexible Stays" option in your configuration menu.

Step 3: Enable the Feature

Toggle the Flexible Stays feature to activate it. You can customize your settings to determine the minimum number of nights you're willing to accept for shorter stays and any additional guidelines you want to establish.

Step 4: Set Your Parameters

Define your flexible booking parameters, including:

• Minimum number of nights for flexible bookings
• Price adjustments for shorter stays
• Specific dates when flexible stays are available

Step 5: Save Your Settings

Review your configuration and click save to activate Flexible Stays on your property.

Benefits of Flexible Stays

Increased Occupancy Rate

Fill gaps in your calendar that would otherwise remain empty. Shorter stays allow you to capture bookings from guests who couldn't commit to your standard minimum stay requirements.

Higher Revenue Generation

More bookings mean more income. By accepting flexible stays, you can generate revenue from dates that would have brought in zero earnings.

Better Calendar Management

Flexible Stays helps you optimize your calendar utilization. You can strategically fill gaps between longer bookings, reducing stretches of vacancy.

Competitive Advantage

Properties offering Flexible Stays often appear more attractive to potential guests, giving you an edge over competitors with rigid booking policies.

Increased Visibility

Participating in Flexible Stays can improve your property's visibility and ranking on the platform, potentially leading to more inquiries overall.

Last-Minute Booking Opportunities

Capture spontaneous travelers and last-minute bookings that can help you maximize revenue in the final days before a date.

Things to Keep in Mind

Pricing Strategy

Consider adjusting your nightly rate for flexible stays. Many hosts find that a slight premium for shorter stays helps compensate for the additional turnover costs associated with frequent guest changes.

Turnover Time

Ensure you have adequate time between flexible bookings for cleaning and preparation. Plan your calendar accordingly to avoid scheduling conflicts.

Guest Communication

Be clear about your flexible stay policies. Communicate any house rules, check-in/check-out procedures, and expectations specific to shorter stays.

Quality Control

While accepting more bookings, maintain your property's standards. Quality experiences lead to better reviews and repeat bookings.

Seasonal Adjustments

You can enable or disable Flexible Stays seasonally. Adjust your settings based on demand patterns to maximize your earnings year-round.

Cancellation Policy

Consider your cancellation policy carefully. A flexible cancellation policy can attract more short-term bookings but carries more risk.

Cleaning Costs

Factor in additional cleaning costs between shorter stays when setting your flexible booking rates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I deactivate Flexible Stays at any time?

Yes, you can enable or disable Flexible Stays at any time through your property settings. However, this won't affect existing bookings that have already been confirmed.

Do I have to set the same flexible stay parameters for all seasons?

No, you can adjust your Flexible Stays settings seasonally. Many hosts use more flexible parameters during low season and stricter requirements during peak season.

Will enabling Flexible Stays affect my existing bookings?

Enabling Flexible Stays will not affect any existing confirmed bookings. It only applies to future availability on your calendar.

What if I receive a flexible booking I'm not comfortable with?

You can review each booking request before confirming it. If a booking doesn't meet your requirements, you have the option to decline it (following your cancellation policy guidelines).

How do I determine the right price for flexible stays?

Consider your regular nightly rate, additional turnover costs, and local demand patterns. Many hosts add 10-20% to their standard rate for shorter stays to offset extra preparation time.

Can guests request specific dates for flexible stays?

Yes, guests can search for available dates that match your Flexible Stays parameters and book accordingly.

Is there a limit to how many flexible bookings I can accept?

No, there's no limit. You control the parameters and can set as many flexible bookings as your calendar and property allow.

Will Flexible Stays help my search ranking?

Properties with Flexible Stays enabled often benefit from improved visibility on the platform, as this feature appeals to a broader range of guests.

What happens during the turnover between flexible stays?

You manage your own turnover time. Simply block off any dates you need for cleaning and preparation between bookings.

Get Started Today

Activate Flexible Stays on your property to start filling calendar gaps and increasing your rental income. With flexible booking options, you can optimize your property's earning potential and provide guests with more booking flexibility. Log in to your Holidu host account now to enable this powerful feature and begin capturing more bookings today.