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[Keri147]

HI there All, 

Help! i just cant seem to work out the calendar booking system, try as i might. For instance the minimum length that i would like guests to stay are 10 to 14 days.  I am also open to long term stays.  I dont seem to be able to get the length of stays right. when i go into the open it keeps showing 1 or in one case its 28 night minimum stay.  

Can you help please.  my listing is not active yet thank goodness..but its called 'Light and Airy Haven'

Keri Brentford

[Joan2709 · Accepted solution]

Hi @Keri147 

Many sections of your listing are not available until you publish it. I strongly advise you read the following Help Articles BEFORE you publish your listing. Once you hit "publish" I would go in and immediately turn off Instant Book until you finish setting up your listing. This will prevent anyone from instantly booking until you have everything the way you want it. I would still keep Instant Book OFF until you get a few guests through and you get the hang of it. I would also change your Calendar Availability to "unavailable by default" until you are ready to open up dates.

Understanding your new listing settings before you publish

https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/3107 

How to Setup an Effective Listing Page

https://www.airbnb.com/resources/hosting-homes/a/how-to-set-up-an-effective-listing-page-12

Get Help with Your Listing from a Superhost

https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/3011#section-heading-0-0

Informing Guests About Security Devices

https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/2914

Airbnb automatically defaults some of your settings after you publish. You may wish to change these settings before accepting guests. Some defaulted settings include:

• Instant Book is ON – (I would immediately turn this OFF)
• Calendar open 12 months – (I would change this)

After you are satisfied with your listing, you can change your calendar availability and open up dates for bookings. I would suggest a new host should not have instant book on at first. This allows you to screen guests before accepting reservations and get comfortable with the process.

Hope this helps!  Let us know here how it goes!