Why Stayoa instead of Airbnb or Booking.com?

With Stayoa, you receive 100% of the booking amount – no commissions. You have full control over design, pricing, and availability. Your booking page is SEO-optimized and visible to Google, leading to more direct inquiries. Independence from platforms means more freedom and higher profit margins.

How do direct bookings work without commissions?

Stayoa creates your own booking website with integrated payment system. Guests book directly with you – 100% of the money goes to your account. We use Stripe Connect for secure payments. No hidden fees, no per-booking commissions. You only pay the monthly platform fee.

How does synchronization with other platforms work?

Via iCal links, your Stayoa calendar automatically syncs with Airbnb, Booking.com, and other platforms. New bookings are imported in real-time, preventing double bookings. The synchronization runs in the background – you don't need to do anything manually.

Can I use my own domain?

Yes, from the Pro plan you can use your own domain. You keep your brand, and your guests see your own domain instead of a subdomain. We support you with the setup and ensure automatic SSL encryption.

Is my booking page SEO-optimized?

Yes, all Stayoa websites are fully SEO-optimized. Your page will be indexed by Google and can appear in search results. We use Schema.org structured data, optimized meta tags, and a clear page structure. This leads to more organic traffic and direct inquiries.

Stayoa is designed for vacation rentals, villas, and boutique accommodations that want to achieve more direct bookings through their own website. Perfect for hosts who want to be independent, maintain their brand control, and avoid the high commissions from platforms.

iCal Sync

iCal Sync prevents double bookings by synchronizing calendars with Airbnb, Booking.com, and other platforms.

How It Works

Import (External → Stayoa):

Imports bookings from other platforms
Automatically blocks dates in Stayoa
Prevents double bookings

Export (Stayoa → External):

Shares Stayoa bookings with other platforms
Other platforms see your Stayoa bookings
Prevents bookings on occupied dates

Set Up Import

Get iCal URL from platform

Airbnb:

Airbnb → Calendar → Availability → Export calendar
Copy iCal URL

Booking.com:

Extranet → Calendar → Synchronization → Export iCal
Copy iCal URL

VRBO:

VRBO → Calendar → Sync calendar → Copy URL

Add URL in Stayoa

Go to Property → Calendar
Scroll to "iCal Import"
Optional name (e.g., "Airbnb")
Paste iCal URL
Click Add

Trigger sync

Click Sync Now for immediate synchronization
Or wait for automatic sync (every 30 min)

Set Up Export

Generate iCal URL

Go to Property → Calendar
Scroll to "iCal Export"
Copy the displayed URL

Paste URL into external platform

Airbnb:

Airbnb → Calendar → Availability → Import calendar
Paste Stayoa iCal URL

Booking.com:

Extranet → Calendar → Synchronization → Import iCal
Paste Stayoa iCal URL

VRBO:

VRBO → Calendar → Sync calendar → Add URL
Paste Stayoa iCal URL

Sync Frequency

Automatic:

Every 30 minutes
Imports changes from external platforms
Updates blocked dates

Manual:

Click Sync Now anytime
Immediate synchronization

Delay

External platforms sync every 30-60 minutes. Changes can take up to 1 hour.

What Gets Synchronized

Import (from external):

Confirmed bookings
Blocked dates
Check-in and check-out dates

Export (to external):

Stayoa bookings (Status: Confirmed)
Manually blocked dates
Not imported iCal blocks (prevents sync loop)

Conflict Handling

Overlapping bookings:

Import blocks can overlap
Stayoa shows all blocks in calendar
On booking attempt: Error message

Priority:

Bookings: Highest priority
Manual blocks: Medium priority
iCal Import: Lowest priority

Multiple Calendars

You can add multiple iCal URLs per property:

Example:

Airbnb iCal URL
Booking.com iCal URL
VRBO iCal URL
Google Calendar URL

All are combined and displayed as blocked dates.

Manage iCal URLs

Add:

Property → Calendar → iCal Import → Enter URL → Add

Delete:

Click X icon next to URL
Confirm deletion
Blocks from this URL will be deleted on next sync

Edit:

Delete old URL
Add new URL

Troubleshooting

Sync fails

Cause: Invalid iCal URL or platform issue

Solution:

Check iCal URL (must start with http:// or https://)
Test URL in browser (should download .ics file)
Generate new URL on platform
Add new URL in Stayoa

Bookings don't appear

Cause: Sync not yet executed or delayed

Solution:

Click Sync Now
Wait 30-60 seconds
Refresh calendar view
If still not visible: Check iCal URL

Double booking possible

Cause: Delay between platforms

Solution:

Sync delay up to 1 hour is normal
In case of double booking: Manually cancel one booking
For real-time sync: Use only one platform

Old bookings imported

Cause: iCal feed contains historical data

Solution:

Stayoa only imports future events
Old bookings are ignored
No action required

iCal Sync prevents double bookings by synchronizing calendars with Airbnb, Booking.com, and other platforms.

How It Works

Import (External → Stayoa):

Imports bookings from other platforms
Automatically blocks dates in Stayoa
Prevents double bookings

Export (Stayoa → External):

Shares Stayoa bookings with other platforms
Other platforms see your Stayoa bookings
Prevents bookings on occupied dates

Set Up Import

Get iCal URL from platform

Airbnb:

Airbnb → Calendar → Availability → Export calendar
Copy iCal URL

Booking.com:

Extranet → Calendar → Synchronization → Export iCal
Copy iCal URL

VRBO:

VRBO → Calendar → Sync calendar → Copy URL

Add URL in Stayoa

Go to Property → Calendar
Scroll to "iCal Import"
Optional name (e.g., "Airbnb")
Paste iCal URL
Click Add

Trigger sync

Click Sync Now for immediate synchronization
Or wait for automatic sync (every 30 min)

Set Up Export

Generate iCal URL

Go to Property → Calendar
Scroll to "iCal Export"
Copy the displayed URL

Paste URL into external platform

Airbnb:

Airbnb → Calendar → Availability → Import calendar
Paste Stayoa iCal URL

Booking.com:

Extranet → Calendar → Synchronization → Import iCal
Paste Stayoa iCal URL

VRBO:

VRBO → Calendar → Sync calendar → Add URL
Paste Stayoa iCal URL

Sync Frequency

Automatic:

Every 30 minutes
Imports changes from external platforms
Updates blocked dates

Manual:

Click Sync Now anytime
Immediate synchronization

Delay

External platforms sync every 30-60 minutes. Changes can take up to 1 hour.

What Gets Synchronized

Import (from external):

Confirmed bookings
Blocked dates
Check-in and check-out dates

Export (to external):

Stayoa bookings (Status: Confirmed)
Manually blocked dates
Not imported iCal blocks (prevents sync loop)

Conflict Handling

Overlapping bookings:

Import blocks can overlap
Stayoa shows all blocks in calendar
On booking attempt: Error message

Priority:

Bookings: Highest priority
Manual blocks: Medium priority
iCal Import: Lowest priority

Multiple Calendars

You can add multiple iCal URLs per property:

Example:

Airbnb iCal URL
Booking.com iCal URL
VRBO iCal URL
Google Calendar URL

All are combined and displayed as blocked dates.

Manage iCal URLs

Add:

Property → Calendar → iCal Import → Enter URL → Add

Delete:

Click X icon next to URL
Confirm deletion
Blocks from this URL will be deleted on next sync

Edit:

Delete old URL
Add new URL

Troubleshooting

Sync fails

Cause: Invalid iCal URL or platform issue

Solution:

Check iCal URL (must start with http:// or https://)
Test URL in browser (should download .ics file)
Generate new URL on platform
Add new URL in Stayoa

Bookings don't appear

Cause: Sync not yet executed or delayed

Solution:

Click Sync Now
Wait 30-60 seconds
Refresh calendar view
If still not visible: Check iCal URL

Double booking possible

Cause: Delay between platforms

Solution:

Sync delay up to 1 hour is normal
In case of double booking: Manually cancel one booking
For real-time sync: Use only one platform

Old bookings imported

Cause: iCal feed contains historical data

Solution:

Stayoa only imports future events
Old bookings are ignored
No action required