Enable shortlet booking
- Set listing intent to **Shortlet** on your listing.
- Open `/host` and use the **Shortlet** section:
- **Bookings** tab
- **Availability & pricing** tab
Configure availability and pricing
- Set:
- booking mode (`instant` or `request`)
- nightly price (required)
- cleaning fee / deposit (optional)
- min/max nights and notice windows
- Availability remains open by default in pilot.
- Use `/host/shortlets/blocks` for manual blocked ranges.
Manage booking requests
From `/host` -> **Shortlet** -> **Bookings**:
- Review incoming `pending` requests.
- Confirm booking (`pending -> confirmed`) or decline (`pending -> declined`).
- Cancel confirmed bookings when needed (`confirmed -> cancelled`).
- Track upcoming and past stays in one place.
Payout flow (pilot, manual)
- Confirmed bookings create payout candidates.
- Admin pays out manually after check-in date (or completed stay).
- Keep booking and payout references for reconciliation.
- Host dashboard shows shortlet earnings and payout status.
Common issues
- **Cannot accept request**: request may already be expired or processed.
- **Payout not visible yet**: booking check-in date may not be reached.
- **Dates blocked**: remove conflicting block first (admin/ops support may assist).
- **Nightly price missing**: set nightly price in **Availability & pricing** before guests can book.
Success tips
- Reply to pending requests fast.
- Keep listing details and house rules up to date.
- Monitor check-in windows to reduce payout delays.