How to connect Vrbo to Smoobu

This covers portals including Homeaway, Bookabach, Stayz, Abritel and Fewo-Direct.

Have Vrbo and Smoobu (Settings/Booking Portals/VRBO) open in 2 separate tabs side-by-side.

1. In Smoobu: Copy the link on the left called "Smoobu iCal"

2. In Vrbo: Select the listing, click on Calendar

3. In Vrbo: click on Import/Export calendar icon: Import

Paste the iCal link and select "Block dates" or "Show this calendar to ..."

4. In Vrbo: click on Import/Export calendar icon again: Export

5. In Vrbo: Copy the iCal link from Vrbo, making sure the option "Export tentative bookings" is not chosen.

6. In Smoobu: Go back to Settings/Booking Portals/Vrbo and paste the link into the middle under heading "Vrbo / HomeAway Paste the portal link below"

The Calendars will now be linked! Please note that these run on sync cycles (therefore not "real time" sync)

To note: the iCal connection to Vrbo does not include the sync Vrbo messages, pricing, guest details (phone number, email) and financial details. 

• Therefore Price per night and Min Nights should be added to Vrbo directly.
• Additional guest details (such as email addresses) other booking details such a quantity of guests, and financial details, should be added to Smoobu to Smoobu manually. Here is a guide: Adding guest email, phone, and other details to your bookings
• After adding the guest's email to Smoobu, your automated messages will be sent to their personal email. Here is a guide: Send automated messages based on booking, arrival or departure 🎥