Objective
This guide walks you through the process of reviewing and updating the Instant Booking settings for a property synced with Airbnb via PropertyStack. Adjusting these settings allows you to control who can instantly book your listings based on guest criteria like identity verification or positive reviews or to disable instant bookings altogether.
When to Use This
You’ve noticed unwanted Instant Bookings on Airbnb
You want to enforce stricter guest requirements
You want to switch from Instant Book to Request to Book
Steps to Update Instant Booking Settings
Log into PropertyStack
Navigate to Settings > Integrations
Click on the Airbnb tile
Click the MAP button next to the relevant Airbnb account
You will see a list of Mapped Properties. Locate the property you'd like to update
Click the three-dot menu (•••) next to that property and select Edit
Keep clicking Next until you reach the Availability and Booking Settings screen
Scroll down to the Instant Booking section
Choose your desired condition:
Require guest profile verification
Require positive reviews
Turn off Instant Book entirely (requires all bookings to be approved manually)
Click Next to save and apply the updated settings
Notes
Updates will sync automatically to Airbnb shortly after being saved.
Instant Booking is ideal for maximizing booking conversion, but disabling it gives you more control.
If multiple properties are affected, repeat the steps individually for each.
Conclusion
Keeping your Airbnb Instant Booking settings aligned with your preferences ensures smooth guest experiences and reduces the risk of unwanted reservations. With PropertyStack’s integration flow, you can easily adjust these settings at any time from within your dashboard.
If you need help making these changes or confirming sync behavior, reach out to the PropertyStack Support Team for assistance.