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Vacation Rental Channel Manager

Make double bookings a thing of the past

Hostaway is the most powerful, AI-powered channel manager for vacation rentals that syncs across every major OTA in real time.

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More bookings. Less busywork.

More than 10,000 property managers use Hostaway every day to seamlessly manage hundreds of thousands of properties worldwide

Save time, stay efficient

Save 4-5 hours a day with AI-powered messaging and up to 90% time spent on end-of-month reporting

Get more bookings

Reach guests on every major OTA, including: Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Expedia, Google, and your own website. Connect through direct, two-way APIs, so availability, rates, and reservations sync in real time. Reliable, real-time sync means no more double-bookings, better visibility, and higher occupancy.

Keep everything organized

One centralized location for reservations, calendars, messages, tasks statements and reports

Features that drive revenue

Real-Time SyncMulti-CalendarUnified InboxCustomizable Listings

REAL-TIME SYNC

Best-in-class OTA connections

Direct, two-way API connections to instantly sync new bookings, cancellations, price changes, and availability across connected channels in real time.

  • Direct API connections with major platforms

  • Real-time, two-way sync with near-zero latency

  • Seamless direct booking website sync

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Multi-Calendar

Unified calendar view for the full picture

Keep availability accurate everywhere with real-time sync and best-in-class connections. Manage every reservation across Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Google, and more—without double bookings.

  • Combined multi-calendar across all channels

  • Reliable channel manager with premiere/preferred partner status

  • Unified inbox and reservation management tied to each booking

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Meet your guests where they already are

Discover expert tips to boost your property’s visibility and attract more guests through Google Vacation Rentals.

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Unified inbox

One inbox for every conversation

Handle email, SMS, WhatsApp, and OTA messages in one place. Faster replies lead to better reviews and more rebookings.

  • AI Replies for fully automated guest messaging

  • Message templates for check-in, house rules, and FAQs

  • Assign conversations, track SLAs, and send automated AI Replies to never miss a guest question

An intelligent inbox that empowers your team

Customizable Listings

Customize your listings for each booking channel

Control pricing and content per OTA and keep details consistent wherever guests find you, with property info syncing where supported.

  • Combined multi‑calendar across all channels

  • Reliable channel manager with premiere/preferred partner status

  • Unified inbox and reservation management tied to each booking

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Built for every portfolio size

15-49 listings:

Scale operations, keep 5-star experiences

Financial reporting, owner statements, and owner portals

Unified messaging and reusable templates for consistent comms

Direct bookings to reduce fees and strengthen your brand

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Elite partner with Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com and more

As the largest PMS in the world, we have the best proprietary data and expertise to optimize your operations.

Hostaway short-term rental software is a 2025 Airbnb Preferred PartnerHostaway short-term rental software is a 2025 Vrbo Elite Partner with VrboHostaway short-term rental software is a 2025 Premier Partner with Booking.comConnect Google Vacation Rentals with Hostaway for free with our short-term rental softwareHostaway short-term rental software has a seamless integration connection with ExpediaHostaway short-term rental software connects seamlessly with Marriott Homes & Villas through an advanced API

Vrbo optimization drives $9M in sales

Hostaway clients saw a $9 million increase in sales in 2025 by optimizing underperforming Vrbo listings.

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Why professional managers choose Hostaway

Trusted by 10,000+ property managers

Tens of thousands of property managers on the platform, informing best practices and benchmarks

Hostaway trusted by more of 10,000 property managers

Highest-status OTA connections

Direct API connections with Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Expedia, Google, and more. Built for real-time, two-way sync to eliminate double bookings and keep listings accurate everywhere.

Highest-status OTA connections

Award-winning 24/7 phone support

24/7 phone support with a reputation for fast, human help

Award-winning 24/7 phone support

Top-rated on Capterra, G2, and Trustpilot

The best-reviewed PMS experience across third-party sites like Capterra, G2, and Trustpilot

best-reviewed PMS experience

REAL LIFE RESULTS

Our customers outperform the market

These are just a few of the thousands successful clients who’ve seen immediate results with Hostaway.

Host Services Group + Hostaway

642%

Growth in 12 months

100%

More efficient

200+

Properties managed

FLOHOM + HOSTAWAY: Year One Success

84%

Occupancy

$453

Average daily rate

$135K

Revenue

Mike's Urban Stays + Hostaway

$500K+

Annual revenue

3,400+

Nights booked

100%

5-star reviews

FAQs

How fast does Hostaway’s channel manager sync prices and listing details across OTAs?

Hostaway's channel manager syncs in real time using direct API connections with major OTAs. Updates to rates, availability, and reservations typically propagate within seconds, subject to each OTA's API and throttling rules. This real-time API sync is separate from iCal. iCal is a calendar-only method used for platforms without a direct API, and it updates on scheduled intervals rather than in real time. The 30-minute refresh window that applies to iCal does not apply to Hostaway's direct API channel connections.

What is the difference between Hostaway's API sync and iCal sync?

Hostaway connects to major OTAs (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Expedia, and Google) through direct, two-way APIs that sync availability, rates, reservations, and content in real time, typically within seconds. iCal is a one-way calendar link used only for platforms that do not offer a direct API. iCal transfers dates only (no rates, content, or messages) and refreshes on a schedule that can take up to 30 minutes.

Does Hostaway's channel manager sync in real time?

Yes. Hostaway's direct API integrations with Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Expedia, and Google sync in real time, typically within seconds. Real-time sync is the default for all major OTA connections. Only iCal connections, used as a fallback for platforms without an API, sync on a scheduled interval.

Which OTAs and marketplaces does Hostaway support?

Hostaway has preferred and premier status with major OTAs like Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com and Expedia. Additionally, Hostaway syncs with regional and niche OTAs via the Hostaway Integrations Marketplace. Hostaway’s open API supports advanced connectivity with virtually every platform.

Does Hostaway sync listing content and photos?

Yes. Hostaway’s Channel Manager syncs the following listing information for channels that support it: Titles, Descriptions, Photos, Amenities and Policies. Fields vary by OTA, so you can manage channel-specific settings where required.

Does Hostaway’s Channel Manager include guest messaging?

Yes. Messages from supported OTAs flow into the unified inbox so you can respond, template and automate communications from one centralized location.

How are properties mapped to channels?

Hostaway provides guided mapping to link each listing to its OTA counterpart, validate required fields, and surface any errors. Admins can manage bulk mapping and channel-specific settings at portfolio scale.

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