Overview
The "Advanced Notice" feature in PropertyStack is designed to set a minimum notice period required before a guest can check in. This feature helps property managers prevent same-day bookings and ensures that enough time is available for preparation before a guest arrives. For example, if you set an advanced notice of 1 day, guests will only be able to book at least 1 day before the check-in date.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Access the Property List:
On the PropertyStack dashboard, navigate to the Property List section.
Select the property you want to edit and click the Edit Property icon.
Note: This setting is applied to each property individually, so you need to adjust it per property.
2. Go to Property Policies:
In the property editing screen, select the Policies tab from the menu on the left.
3. Locate the Advanced Notice Field:
Under the Booking Policies section, you will find the Advanced Notice field. This is where you set the minimum number of days required for check-ins.
4. Set the Advanced Notice:
Enter the desired number of days in the Advanced Notice field.
For example, if you want to prevent same-day check-ins, enter 1. This means that guests will only be able to book at least one day in advance.
Note: A higher number of days will give you more lead time, while a lower number (e.g., 0) can allow for same-day check-ins if that's your preference.
5. Remove or Adjust Advanced Notice:
If you wish to remove or change the advanced notice, simply delete the existing value and enter the new number of days or leave it empty to allow same-day check-ins.
6. Save Changes:
Once you're satisfied with your settings, scroll down and click Save to apply the changes to your property.
Conclusion
The Advanced Notice feature in PropertyStack allows property managers to control the minimum time required before a check-in. Whether you want to prevent last-minute bookings or adjust the time frame for preparation, this feature provides flexibility in managing booking windows for your properties.