BlueMtnCabins

Joined June 2016
1133 posts
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General Help and Questions » Is there any way to make a certain date unavailable for check in?

Never had this happen before, but got an inquiry from people who want to check in on Dec 25th (Christmas day). We do not allow Christmas Day and Christmas Eve check ins because housekeeper will not w…

(Posted Mar 14, 2017 6:57 AM)

General Help and Questions » TripAdvisor Channel

Is this for Tripadvisor subscription listings or pay per book? Sounds like subscription for PM?

(Posted Mar 2, 2017 10:18 AM)

Blog » Share your widgets with a link -- no website required

[quote=Sam Westcott]@BlueMtnCabins: I told Chris he should change the title of this blog post, which he did. Just wanted to point that out... This is about sharing widgets with a link, not embeddin…

(Posted Mar 2, 2017 10:06 AM)

Blog » Share your widgets with a link -- no website required

Love them! Was asking about them for a a while, already incorporated in the site!

(Posted Mar 2, 2017 9:34 AM)

General Chat » Example Websites Having OwnerRez Integrated

I like your amenities icons

(Posted Feb 27, 2017 9:39 PM)

General Help and Questions » VRBO and Subscription Options

At one point Kodak was all that too. where are they now? All I am saying it matters little what the rest of the world thinks - if the company screws up (and no one including AirBNB is guaranteed from…

(Posted Feb 27, 2017 2:40 PM)

Blog » Year calendar widget released

Love it, already included in the site!

(Posted Feb 27, 2017 12:42 PM)

General Help and Questions » VRBO and Subscription Options

[quote=ShenRent]Yes, it's 25. And that doesn't particularly matter because Airbnb does not verify the age ;-). Their ID checking process is a joke, I found out, even assuming you have that turned o…

(Posted Feb 27, 2017 12:37 PM)

General Help and Questions » VRBO and Subscription Options

[quote=Marinas Edge] In terms of pricing....here's a trick I've learned....don't even try to keep prices in synch...it's a nightmare. I have chosen to use AirBnB's "Smart Pricing" feature and let it…

(Posted Feb 27, 2017 12:25 PM)

General Chat » Alternative to PayPal payment processing

Thank you, Not confused at all. I had over 14 years of experience working in IT for a CC issuers LOL. So i will wait till Lynnbrook becomes integrated (meaning not or little monthly fee) b4 conside…

(Posted Feb 24, 2017 1:57 PM)

General Chat » Alternative to PayPal payment processing

No, because it is not "keyed" . keyed is when renter gives ME their CC # and I key it in. Higher risk- higher price. When I generate invoice and send to renter, and they enter their CC on their end …

(Posted Feb 24, 2017 1:08 PM)

General Chat » Alternative to PayPal payment processing

I do not know where you get 3.5% for square. it is 2.9% for non swiped non keyed (invoiced). yes I mean for one off stuff. for example, my AirBnB or VRBO renter who already paid via VRBO or AIRBNB…

(Posted Feb 24, 2017 11:16 AM)

General Chat » Example Websites Having OwnerRez Integrated

www.smoky-mountains-cabin.com

(Posted Feb 24, 2017 11:01 AM)

General Chat » Alternative to PayPal payment processing

[quote=Sam Westcott]@BlueMtn: But it's expensive! 3.5% for typed in or 2.75% for in person... ouch. You should be getting a rate closer to 2% for in person. I agree that Square is easy and simple t…

(Posted Feb 24, 2017 10:50 AM)

General Help and Questions » VRBO and Subscription Options

I hate ABB period; I do not like a lot of clientele they provide (messy and at the same time picky). the owner dashboard, price setting etc is clunky. But they started to generate bookings so i will…

(Posted Feb 24, 2017 10:43 AM)

General Chat » Alternative to PayPal payment processing

square does not integrate with OQ but is is good for standalone or one off transactions.

(Posted Feb 24, 2017 10:11 AM)

General Chat » Alternative to PayPal payment processing

Square. Allows to preschedule invoices, produces beautiful receipts. Only works for US transactions. Deposits into your account within 3 days or so. NO MONTHLY FEES, no set up fees. You can get $1000…

(Posted Feb 24, 2017 10:09 AM)

General Help and Questions » VRBO and Subscription Options

I have my own data for last year and this year in a table form by source, but i do not think I can post a JPG here?

(Posted Feb 23, 2017 4:39 PM)

General Help and Questions » VRBO and Subscription Options

VRBO is not going to stay in the lead IMO. In 2015 80-85% of my bookings were VRBO. Now it is hovering around 30% and I am halfway or more booked for the year. if I were you I would not try to spen…

(Posted Feb 23, 2017 3:12 PM)

Blog » Rates, tables everywhere!

still need to do the 2nd property, but this was easy

(Posted Feb 18, 2017 6:33 PM)