iCal Sync
Keep your availability accurate across Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, and any iCal source.
How it works
An iCal link is a web address your Airbnb, Booking.com, or Vrbo listing publishes that lists its booked dates. RentalBeam reads it on a schedule.
RentalBeam fetches each connected iCal feed on a regular schedule and marks those dates as booked or blocked in your calendar widget. Guests visiting your website always see up-to-date availability without any manual updates from you.
Dates blocked by any connected source show as unavailable. If a date is blocked on Airbnb and available on Vrbo, it shows as blocked. The most restrictive state wins. A day another site closed without a booking can be opened on your website from the rental's Calendar page (see Colors & managed dates).
Adding an iCal source
In the dashboard, open the Rentals tab and open your rental, then go to Booking sites. Click Add a booking site and paste the URL. RentalBeam validates the feed and begins syncing immediately.
Plan requirements
| Feature | Free | Plus | Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| iCal import (inbound sync) | 1 source | Multiple | Multiple |
| iCal export (outbound) | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| Manual sync trigger | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
In this section
- Connecting sources: get your iCal URL from each platform.
- Exporting your calendar: share a combined iCal feed (Plus and Pro).
- Google Calendar: import a Google feed, or subscribe to your export with one click.
- Troubleshooting sync: import health states and common iCal URL mistakes.