@Discover-Bremer-Bay0 Based on your description, it appears you’re encountering limitations with **Airbnb’s calendar** in its new release, specifically regarding adding notes to dates (e.g., school holidays, blocked dates for owner stays). Here’s a breakdown of the situation and potential solutions:
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### **1. Airbnb Calendar Notes Feature Changes**
The **Airbnb Summer Release** seems to have removed the ability to add notes directly to blocked dates, as confirmed by community discussions and support interactions. Previously, hosts could add private notes to blocked dates, but now this feature appears limited to guest reservations only .
- **Example Issue**: When blocking a date for owner stays, the "add a private note" option may no longer appear in the desktop or app interface .
- **Airbnb’s Response**: Some users report that Airbnb support confirmed this change is intentional, not a bug .
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### **2. Workarounds for Adding Notes**
#### **Option 1: Use Reservation Notes for Guest Bookings**
- If the blocked date is for a guest reservation, you can add notes via the reservation details. However, this won’t work for non-guest events like owner stays .
- **Steps**:
1. Create a reservation for the date (even if it’s a placeholder).
2. Add notes under the reservation details.
#### **Option 2: Sync with an External Calendar**
Many hosts integrate Airbnb with external calendars (e.g., Google Calendar, Apple Calendar) that allow adding notes.
- **Google Calendar**: Attach notes or documents directly to events. Use descriptions for reminders like "School holidays" .
- **Apple Calendar**: Add notes, URLs, or files to events, which syncs with Airbnb if linked .
- **Outlook Calendar**: Use the "Notes" section in event details for detailed reminders .
#### **Option 3: Use Third-Party Tools**
- **Later.com**: Create calendar notes visible to teams, set reminders, or mark deadlines (requires a paid plan) .
- **Vista Social**: Add color-coded notes with visibility settings (public/private) for team coordination .
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### **3. Feedback and Alternative Actions**
- **Contact Airbnb Support**: Voice your frustration through Airbnb’s feedback channels. Community posts indicate hosts are pushing for this feature’s return .
- **Temporary Workaround**: Mark blocked dates with a placeholder reservation (e.g., "Owner Stay") and add notes there, though this may affect availability for genuine bookings.
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### **Summary of Key Solutions**
| Method | Platform/Tool | Pros/Cons |
|----------------------|---------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| External Calendars | Google/Apple/Outlook| ✅ Notes sync with Airbnb. ❌ Requires manual setup. |
| Third-Party Tools | Later.com, Vista | ✅ Advanced note features. ❌ Subscription costs. |
| Reservation Notes | Airbnb | ✅ Works for guest dates. ❌ Limited to bookings. |
If you need step-by-step guidance for syncing external calendars or using tools like Google Calendar, let me know! For now, combining external calendars with Airbnb integration appears to be the most reliable solution.
