Mid-term and Long-term Bookings

Q: What are mid-term rentals?

A Multi-Calendar is a centralized vacation rental management tool that allows property owners and managers to view, edit, and update bookings, rates, and availability across multiple listings and booking platforms in one place. Instead of switching between different OTAs like Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo, a Multi-Calendar consolidates all reservations into a single, easy-to-navigate dashboard.

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Our software is designed to help you optimize your rental business, increase your revenue, and save you time and effort.

Manage all aspects of your rental property, from listing and pricing to scheduling and guest communication.

You can easily track your reservations, view your calendar, and manage your inventory, all from one centralized dashboard.

Manage your rental property with ease

Collect rent on a monthly basis

Set fixed monthly prices for accommodation and utilities

Set restrictions and booking windows

Automate monthly rent charges

Generate monthly invoices

Combine mid, long & short-term bookings, to maximize occupancy

Show monthly prices on the booking website (incl. WordPress plug-in) and apply discounts based on length of stay

Possibility to upsell monthly & one-time extra services

Easy management of mid-term and long-term bookings

Hostify simplifies the management of reservations, allowing property managers to handle all aspects of the rental process, including listing, pricing, scheduling, and guest communication – all from one centralized dashboard!

Seamless integration

We offer seamless integrations with popular mid-term booking channels, such as Airbnb’s Monthly Stay program, which helps you expand your reach and increase bookings.

Custom pricing for longer stays

You can set custom pricing for longer stays, ensuring that you maximize your revenue while still providing competitive prices to guests.

Automated booking process

Guests can easily book your property while you save time and effort with an automated booking process.

Detailed financial reports

Our software generates detailed financial reports that make it easy for you to track your revenue, expenses, and profitability.

Direct booking website

You can create a direct booking website for FREE, providing an additional booking channel for guests and helping to increase your revenue.

24/7 customer support

We offer premium customer support to all of our users, ensuring that any issues or questions you may have can be resolved quickly and efficiently.

FAQs

What are mid-term rentals?

A Multi-Calendar is a centralized vacation rental management tool that allows property owners and managers to view, edit, and update bookings, rates, and availability across multiple listings and booking platforms in one place. Instead of switching between different OTAs like Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo, a Multi-Calendar consolidates all reservations into a single, easy-to-navigate dashboard.

How does our software help the optimization of mid-term and long-term bookings?

Hostify’s software is designed to simplify and optimize the management of mid-term and long-term bookings by automating various aspects of the rental process. Key benefits include:

Centralized Management: Track reservations, manage the calendar, and handle guest communication in one platform.
Custom Pricing: Set flexible monthly prices for accommodation and utilities to maximize revenue.
Automated Rent Collection: Automate monthly rent charges and invoicing for hassle-free billing.
Integrated Channels: Seamlessly integrate with popular booking platforms like Airbnb’s Monthly Stay program, extending your reach.
Financial Reports: Generate detailed financial reports to help track and optimize profitability.
Direct Booking Website: Create a free booking website to increase direct bookings and avoid third-party fees.

What are the key features of our software for managing mid-term rentals?

Optimizing pricing with a vacation rental calendar involves strategic adjustments based on demand, seasonality, and market trends. With Hostify’s Multi Calendar, you can:

Set Different Rates for Weekdays and Weekends – Maximize revenue by charging higher prices during peak demand periods.
Use Relative Pricing Adjustments – Increase or decrease rates by a percentage based on booking trends.
Monitor Minimum Stay Requirements – Adjust minimum stays to optimize occupancy and revenue.
Apply Bulk Pricing Updates – Save time by changing rates for multiple properties in one action.
Track Market Trends – Stay competitive by adjusting rates based on local events and seasonal demand.

What are the differences between managing short-term vs long-term properties?

Managing short-term and long-term properties involves different approaches:

Frequency of Bookings: Short-term rentals typically involve frequent guest turnover, requiring more attention to guest communication, cleaning, and maintenance. Long-term rentals usually involve fewer guest changes, allowing for more stability but requiring ongoing management of lease agreements and renewals.
Pricing Strategy: Short-term rentals often use dynamic pricing based on demand, location, and season. Long-term rentals generally use fixed monthly pricing, which is consistent and predictable.
Guest Interaction: Short-term rentals often require more interaction and personalized services to ensure guest satisfaction. Long-term rentals require less day-to-day involvement after the lease is signed, with more focus on rent collection and lease management.
Automation Needs: Short-term properties benefit more from automation in booking, communication, and guest services. Long-term properties often focus more on automating rent collection, invoicing, and reporting.

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