booking in advance

[Caroline2293]

I wanted to change how far out my guests can book my home.  However, with all the changes lately, I can't seem to find where to do this.  Does someone here know where it is?

[Guy991 · Accepted solution]

Hello @Caroline2293 ,

If you are using the phone app:

- Go to the calendar.
- Choose your listing (if you have only one property, it might skip this phase).
- Tap the settings icon at the top right (gear wheel).
- You will see two tabs: one for pricing and the other for availability.
- Select availability.
- Scroll down to the availability window.
- Choose the preferred option: 3, 6, 9, 12, 24 months, or manually added. 

[Caroline2293]

Oh, this was helpful.  Thank you very much!!  :0)

[Helen3]

Generally if you get stuck use the Airbnb Help website @Caroline2293 

It was FAQs around most aspects of managing your STR on Airbnb.

[Guy991]

Hello @Caroline2293 

You're welcome. 

This is not something I know for a fact, but I think that the algorithm prefers properties with longer booking availability, so choose the farthest you can. It works well with instant booking turned off. Once you receive an inquiry, you can always decline if it is too far in the future. Just let the guest know that you are not willing to accept a booking for that date yet. I've had an instance where a guest accepted it and waited for me to be able to host them, after three months of waiting. They were super happy that I had found their contact in the messages and sent them a message, letting them know that I didn't forget them and that they can now book.