Once you've created your account, here's how to get your first property live:
Set up your listing
Go to whimstay.com and log in. On your homepage, click "Set up listing."
Choose your cancellation policy
Pick the policy that works best for your property.
Want to use the same policy for all future properties? Select "Change for all future properties" under "Set globally" and you won't need to choose again.
Set your last-minute discount
Set a payout discount for bookings made within 30 days of check-in. We'll pull in your pricing from Airbnb — just set your payout discount below and we'll handle the rest. We recommend a 20% discount to maximize last-minute bookings.
Want to use this discount for all future properties? Select "Change for all future properties" under "Set globally."
Set up your fees
Your nightly price imported from Airbnb already includes fees (like your cleaning fee). Only add additional fees here if you charge extra for guests or pets.
Additional guest fee
Charge a per-night fee for each traveler beyond your set limit. This fee doesn't import from Airbnb so you'll need to set it here if desired.
Your tax settings sync with Airbnb. Whimstay will collect taxes from travelers and pass them to you. You're responsible for reporting and remitting them.
Choose your protection plan
Decide how you want to handle property damage coverage. You have two options:
Use your own protection plan If you already have damage protection through another provider, select this option.
Use Whimstay's property damage protection (PDP) Whimstay offers coverage through Rental Guardian:
$3.15 per night (paid by traveler, included in the service fee)
Up to $300,000 coverage for property damage
Up to $10,000 coverage for contents
Maximum $5,000 per item
Claims managed by Rental Guardian
Want to use this protection plan for all future properties? Select "Change for all future properties" under "Set globally."
Set your minimum age requirement
Choose the minimum age for travelers who can book your property. You can set any age between 18 and 60.
Want to use this age requirement for all future properties? Select "Change for all future properties" under "Set globally."
Enter your property's location
Add your property's full address. This is only shared with travelers after they book.
Check the map to make sure the pin matches your property's exact location.
Click "Confirm location" once everything looks correct.
Sync your calendars
Before you publish, you'll connect your calendars from the other websites you list on so your availability stays accurate everywhere.
You can connect your Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com calendars from the list, or add any other website by selecting Other. As long as the website provides an iCal link, you can connect it. You can also add property management systems like Hospitable or Guesty Lite.
For full step-by-step instructions, see For hosts: Sync your calendars with the other websites you list on.
Publish your listing
Return to Whimstay
Click Publish listing
In a few moments, your listing will be live on Whimstay!