Listing Setup: Vrbo- Connecting iCal While waiting for VRBO connection.
Listing Setup: Vrbo - Setup
While the full Vrbo API connection is pending, an iCal link between Vrbo and OwnerRez keeps both calendars showing the same booked dates. It works in two directions: OwnerRez imports Vrbo's calendar, and Vrbo imports OwnerRez's calendar. This stops double bookings in the meantime, but iCal only syncs availability and can take several hours to update, so it is a temporary bridge rather than a full integration.
What this lesson covers
- What this lesson does and why it matters
- Before you start
- The big picture: two links, two directions
- Part 1 explained: bringing Vrbo's calendar into OwnerRez
- Steps 1 to 3: open the import screen
- Steps 4 to 9: get the link from Vrbo
- Steps 10 to 14: paste it into OwnerRez
- Steps 15 to 26: leave the defaults alone
- Step 27: click Save
- Part 2 explained: sending OwnerRez's calendar to Vrbo
The full lesson is for clients
Clients get every step, the live walkthrough videos and our exact settings and templates from Skye’s Beach House.
Questions people ask
What does an iCal sync do for Vrbo?
An iCal sync shares booked dates between calendars so a reservation on one platform blocks those dates on the other, helping prevent double bookings.
How long does an iCal calendar sync take to update?
iCal updates are not instant. Depending on the platforms, changes can take several hours to appear on the other calendar.
Is iCal the same as an API connection?
No. iCal only shares availability, while an API connection also syncs rates, content, policies and booking details.
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