Calender Dates

[Orlagh1]

I was hoping to Block off 2 Weeks while I travel next July 2026 as these are now open for booking.  I would like to take the 30th June to the 14th July .  I don't have any minimum days but I would love if I could get a last Checkin on maybe the 27th/28th June for a minimum of say 5 or 7 Days so I get some income while away but don't have anyone else check in until I'm home as I don't have any Help.  Does anyone know how to do this?. Is it a case of setting these dates to Check Out only and how do I do this. 

Thanks in Advance

Orlagh

[Shelley159]

Yes you can do it @Orlagh1 

Turn on professional hosting tools and create no check-in/no checkout rules that you can apply to the relevant dates.

If you add a minimum stay to the rule it's often an unnecessary complication, but you can see whether you find it necessary.

Be sure to thoroughly test the dates in guest view afterwards.

How to set rules:

https://www.airbnb.co.za/help/article/2061

I agree with you that it's ideal to have the check-in at least a day or so before you leave (and have plans in place if something unusual happens while you're away).

Unfortunately, the more restrictions you set, the less likely you are to get booked. If the time comes close and there's no booking, consider a custom promotion and/or ease some restrictions.

[Patricia2526 · Accepted solution]

Hi @Orlagh1 

You can apply a custom rule set to your calendar for that specific period, so you don’t have to mess with individual date settings too much.

Configure the Rule Set Like This:

• Name: “Pre-Travel Block” or similar
• Trip length:
• Minimum stay: 5 or 7 nights
• Check-in allowed: Only on June 27 and 28
• Check-out allowed: Only up to June 30
• (This ensures they’re gone before July 1)

[Elisa]

Hi @Orlagh1 😊,

Thank you for asking this question in the Community Center!

I'm glad to see so many hosts stepping in to help.

Did you get a chance to read through their comments?

If you need any help, don’t hesitate to let me know!