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.

Calendar Sync

Solutions for iCal sync and calendar problems.

iCal Import Not Working

URL rejected

Symptom: "Invalid iCal URL"

Solution:

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

No events imported

Symptom: Sync successful, but no blocks visible

Cause:

Only future events are imported
Past bookings are ignored

Solution:

Check date ranges in external calendar
Ensure future bookings exist

Sync Delay

Changes not immediately visible

Normal:

Automatic sync: Every 30 minutes
External platforms: 30-60 minutes
Total: Up to 24 hours delay

Solution:

Click Sync Now for immediate sync
Wait 1-2 minutes
Refresh calendar view

Double Bookings

Double booking possible despite sync

Cause: Sync delay between platforms

Prevention:

Manually sync before important periods
Regularly check calendar

In case of double booking:

Identify which booking should be canceled
Cancel on corresponding platform
Inform guest as soon as possible
Compensation according to cancellation policy

Export Problems

External platform doesn't accept URL

Solution:

Copy URL exactly (no trailing space)
Check if platform supports iCal import
Try URL in browser (should download .ics)
Contact support of external platform

Bookings don't appear on external platform

Cause: External platform syncs slowly

Solution:

Wait 1-2 hours
Trigger manual sync on external platform
Check if URL was inserted correctly

Manual Blocks vs. iCal Import

Cannot create manual block

Symptom: "Overlaps with existing block"

Cause: iCal import block on same dates

Solution:

iCal import has priority
If needed: Temporarily remove iCal URL
Create manual block
Add iCal URL again

Calendar View

Calendar doesn't load

Solution:

Refresh browser (F5)
Clear cache
Try different browser

Blocks displayed incorrectly

Solution:

Check check-in/check-out times
Verify timezone settings
Manually trigger iCal sync

Common Errors

"Failed to fetch iCal feed"

Cause: External URL not reachable

Solution:

Test URL in browser
Check platform status (Airbnb/Booking.com down?)
Generate new URL
Wait 1 hour and try again

"Invalid iCal format"

Cause: External platform delivers invalid format

Solution:

Generate new export URL on platform
Contact platform support
As workaround: Create blocks manually

Solutions for iCal sync and calendar problems.

iCal Import Not Working

URL rejected

Symptom: "Invalid iCal URL"

Solution:

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

No events imported

Symptom: Sync successful, but no blocks visible

Cause:

Only future events are imported
Past bookings are ignored

Solution:

Check date ranges in external calendar
Ensure future bookings exist

Sync Delay

Changes not immediately visible

Normal:

Automatic sync: Every 30 minutes
External platforms: 30-60 minutes
Total: Up to 24 hours delay

Solution:

Click Sync Now for immediate sync
Wait 1-2 minutes
Refresh calendar view

Double Bookings

Double booking possible despite sync

Cause: Sync delay between platforms

Prevention:

Manually sync before important periods
Regularly check calendar

In case of double booking:

Identify which booking should be canceled
Cancel on corresponding platform
Inform guest as soon as possible
Compensation according to cancellation policy

Export Problems

External platform doesn't accept URL

Solution:

Copy URL exactly (no trailing space)
Check if platform supports iCal import
Try URL in browser (should download .ics)
Contact support of external platform

Bookings don't appear on external platform

Cause: External platform syncs slowly

Solution:

Wait 1-2 hours
Trigger manual sync on external platform
Check if URL was inserted correctly

Manual Blocks vs. iCal Import

Cannot create manual block

Symptom: "Overlaps with existing block"

Cause: iCal import block on same dates

Solution:

iCal import has priority
If needed: Temporarily remove iCal URL
Create manual block
Add iCal URL again

Calendar View

Calendar doesn't load

Solution:

Refresh browser (F5)
Clear cache
Try different browser

Blocks displayed incorrectly

Solution:

Check check-in/check-out times
Verify timezone settings
Manually trigger iCal sync

Common Errors

"Failed to fetch iCal feed"

Cause: External URL not reachable

Solution:

Test URL in browser
Check platform status (Airbnb/Booking.com down?)
Generate new URL
Wait 1 hour and try again

"Invalid iCal format"

Cause: External platform delivers invalid format

Solution:

Generate new export URL on platform
Contact platform support
As workaround: Create blocks manually