Prevent double bookings

One calendar for Airbnb, Booking.com and your direct bookings

Sync availability across Airbnb and Booking.com using iCal imports plus manual blocks. Keep one source of truth for your multi-channel bookings.

The double-booking problem

Why calendar syncing is critical for multi-channel hosts

iCal delays are real

Airbnb updates connected calendars every 3 hours. Booking.com has similar delays. This creates a window for double bookings between platforms.

Manual updates don't scale

Blocking dates on each platform individually is time-consuming and error-prone. Miss one update and you risk double bookings.

No single source of truth

Without a central calendar, it's unclear which platform has the correct availability. This leads to confusion and missed revenue.

How Daylet solves calendar sync

Simple workflow for multi-channel availability

1

Import iCal feeds

Connect your Airbnb and Booking.com calendars via iCal. Daylet pulls bookings from both platforms into one master calendar.

2

Manual blocks for instant updates

When you get a booking on one platform, immediately block those dates in Daylet. No waiting for iCal to sync (which can take hours).

3

Export back to all channels

Daylet exports an iCal feed you can import back into Airbnb, Booking.com, and other OTAs. All platforms stay in sync.

Want the full step-by-step tutorial?

Read the complete 2026 guide to syncing Airbnb and Booking.com calendars — iCal explained, exact setup steps for both platforms, common pitfalls, and how to avoid double bookings.

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Only using Airbnb? See the dedicated Airbnb iCal setup guide

Important: managing sync expectations

What you need to know about iCal calendar syncing

iCal is not instant

Airbnb syncs every ~3 hours. Booking.com is similar. There will always be a delay between when a booking happens and when it appears on other calendars.

Manual blocks are your safety net

For immediate protection against double bookings, manually block dates in Daylet right after confirming a booking on any platform.

Use booking request mode

Enable 'request to book' on OTAs instead of instant booking. This gives you time to check availability across all platforms before accepting.

Frequently asked questions

How often does Daylet sync with Airbnb and Booking.com?

Daylet checks iCal feeds every few hours (following Airbnb and Booking.com's update schedules). This is not instant. For immediate blocking, use manual date blocks in Daylet.

Can I still accept bookings directly from Airbnb and Booking.com?

Yes. Daylet imports those bookings via iCal. You continue to accept bookings on OTAs as normal, and Daylet manages availability centrally.

What if I get a direct booking outside of Airbnb/Booking.com?

Add it as a manual booking or blocked dates in Daylet. This immediately blocks those dates on your exported iCal feed, which syncs to all connected OTAs.

Does this work with other platforms like Vrbo or HomeAway?

Yes. Any platform that supports iCal calendar imports/exports will work with Daylet. Connect as many channels as you need.

How do I minimize the risk of double bookings?

Best practices: (1) Use request-to-book instead of instant booking, (2) Manually block dates immediately after confirming bookings, (3) Check Daylet master calendar before accepting requests.

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